Portsmouth – Caen
Ferries to France
Portsmouth – Caen
Ferries to France
The Portsmouth to Caen ferry route is provided by 1 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Portsmouth to Caen takes approximately 6 hours on ferries servicing this route. The ferry duration for the Portsmouth to Caen ferry can range between 4 hours and 7 hours 30 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 17 weekly sailings from Portsmouth to Caen.
Brittany Ferries provide 3 sailings daily, 20 sailings weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Portsmouth Port at approximately 08:00 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 23:30. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Portsmouth to Caen is with Brittany Ferries in 4 hours.
The fastest ferries from Portsmouth to Caen usually cost around $421.26.
There are overnight ferries from Portsmouth to Caen. The first overnight ferry leaves Portsmouth Port at 23:00 and arrives in Caen at 05:45.
There are cabins available on ferries from Portsmouth to Caen with Brittany Ferries.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Portsmouth to Caen with Brittany Ferries.
Yes, you can bring your car on the Portsmouth to Caen ferry with Brittany Ferries.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Portsmouth Caen ferry with Brittany Ferries.
Foot passengers sailing with Brittany Ferries can bring up to 1 piece of hand luggage weighing a maximum of 50kg at no extra cost. There is a baggage room available on Deck 6, which is inaccessible during the crossing.
The price of a ferry from Portsmouth to Caen can vary between $166.39 and $879.50 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $150.55, with prices ranging from $31 and $350. The average price with a car is $452.96. Car prices can range from $70 to $953. All ferry prices can change from season to season. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees. 1 August 2025
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Caen ferry.
First class is available on ferries from Portsmouth to Caen with Brittany Ferries.
The best way to travel from Portsmouth to Caen is by ferry. With 3 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Portsmouth - Caen Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | England | |
| Destination Country | France | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Brittany Ferries | |
| Average Price | $421 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 17 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 6 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 4 h | |
| First Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 23:30 | |
| Distance | 105 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 August 2025.
The ferry schedule for this route has up to 3 ferries running per day, which means that there are up to 21 ferries running per week, provided by 1 ferry operator, so there is not one single ferry timetable available here. Indeed, ferry timetables for this route can be affected by many different factors, such as seasonal changes, changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and other such factors, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most up-to-date information regarding ferry sailings, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.
Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take between 5 hours and 45 minutes, to 8 hours and 45 minutes, and this variation is caused for various reasons. These can include changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail, so be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.
How much the ferry to Caen from Portsmouth will cost is defined by many separate aspects, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry route you are travelling on, which ferry operator you are travelling on, how you are travelling, and so on, so there are multiple ferry fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend looking at the above graph, to see our monthly fare averages, check out our helpful fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the best price for you, and be sure to sign up to our email newsletter, to be the first to hear about our latest deals and offers.
You are currently able to take your car with you on this ferry route.
