Portsmouth to Caen Ferries

The Portsmouth to Caen ferry service is one of Brittany ferries most popular. Both daytime and overnight crossings are available, with average journey times of 6 hours and 7 hours respectively.

Ferries from Portsmouth

Unless your destination is North-East or Eastern France then a cross channel ferry from Portsmouth is an excellent option. Portsmouth is the UKs second busiest ferry port, being more central and often more convenient than Poole or Plymouth. Although ferry crossings from Portsmouth are longer than those from Dover this is often more than compensated for by shorter driving times and distances once in France. A good selection of destinations and ferry operators help to keep ferry prices competitive and you can choose from either daytime or nighttime ferries. If choosing an overnight ferry it's recommended to book a cabin to make the most of your time aboard and get some good rest before starting your holiday in France!

Ferries to Caen

Caen is a popular and convenient destination for car ferries, largely due to some excellent ferry services and competitive fares. Located in the Calvados region of Normandy the town of Caen is actually 6 miles from the English Channel, and ferries from the UK actually terminate at Ouistreham, a small coastal port outside of Caen proper. Regular car ferries service the UK to Caen route year-round, while a fast catamaran ferry runs from March to November. Although the Caen ferry terminal is 9.3 miles from the town itself there is a daytime shuttle bus service for ferry foot passengers.

Caen has excellent road links to the rest of France, including high speed toll roads. There's not much for tourist to see as much of Caen was destroyed in 1944 during the Battle of Normandy. However the local castle, Château de Caen (built by William the Conqueror), is worth a visit if you find yourself with time to kill before your ferry crossing back to the UK.