Poole ferry terminal seen from the water

England

Ferry to Poole

12 ferry routes serve Poole, operated by Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries and NorthLink Ferries. Fares from £15.05.

  • 12 routes
  • 6 destinations
  • 6 operators

Ferry routes to Poole

RouteOperatorsDurationSailings / weekFromAverageVehicle
Poole – Cherbourg Brittany Ferries4h 30m7 £24.00£297.00 Yes
Poole – St Malo Condor Ferries4h 30m4 £53.50£537.00 Yes
Poole – Guernsey NorthLink Ferries3h56 £62.24£290.03 Yes
Poole – Jersey DFDS Seaways3h9 £15.05£40.54 Foot only
Cherbourg – Poole Brittany Ferries4h 30m7 £24.00£297.00 Yes
Guernsey – Poole NorthLink Ferries3h59 £64.76£308.58 Yes
Jersey – Poole Condor Ferries3h32 £38.48£141.23 Yes
Gijon – Poole CalMac Ferries9h 15m53 £59.17£268.16 Yes
Poole – Gijon Condor Ferries6h34 £39.64£147.39 Yes
St Malo – Poole Condor Ferries4h 30m4 £53.50£537.00 Yes
Santander – Poole Trasmediterranea8h 25m48 £54.08£233.62 Yes
Poole – Santander DFDS Seaways2h 35m13 £18.79£53.54 Foot only

About Poole ferry port

Poole in England is served by 12 ferry routes, operated by Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries, NorthLink Ferries, DFDS Seaways and CalMac Ferries. From here you can sail to Cherbourg, St Malo, Guernsey, Jersey, Gijon and Santander and more.

The cheapest crossing from Poole is currently Poole to Jersey, with fares from £15.05. Compare every departure below, then book in a couple of minutes.

Where can you sail to from Poole?

Poole connects to Cherbourg, St Malo, Guernsey, Jersey, Gijon and Santander.

Check-in and boarding at Poole

Vehicle check-in normally opens two hours before departure and closes 45 to 60 minutes before sailing; foot passengers should allow 45 minutes. Have your booking reference, passports and, where relevant, pet documentation ready. See our full check-in and boarding guide.

Getting to the terminal

Follow signs for the ferry terminal rather than the town centre. Port approach roads are usually separate. Allow extra time on summer Fridays and Saturdays, when queues at Poole build well before check-in opens.

Poole ferry port: common questions

Where is Poole ferry port?

Poole ferry terminal is in England and serves 12 ferry routes operated by Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries, NorthLink Ferries and DFDS Seaways.

Which ferries sail from Poole?

From Poole you can sail to Cherbourg, St Malo, Guernsey, Jersey, Gijon and Santander. Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries, NorthLink Ferries, DFDS Seaways and CalMac Ferries operate these crossings.

What is the cheapest ferry from Poole?

The lowest fares from Poole are on the Poole to Jersey route, starting from £15.05 one way.

What time should I arrive at Poole ferry port?

Arrive 90 minutes before departure if you are taking a vehicle, or 45 minutes as a foot passenger. Check-in typically closes 30 to 60 minutes before sailing, and first-time biometric border registration on international routes can add time.

Is there parking at Poole?

Most ferry terminals offer both short-stay and long-stay parking. Pre-booking parking is usually cheaper than turning up, particularly in summer. Check the operator's terminal page for current rates.