England
Ferry to Portsmouth
18 ferry routes serve Portsmouth, operated by Wightlink, Brittany Ferries and NorthLink Ferries. Fares from £8.34.
- 18 routes
- 9 destinations
- 8 operators
Ferry routes to Portsmouth
Portsmouth to Fishbourne
from £11.00
Portsmouth to Caen
from £24.00
Portsmouth to Santander
from £66.03
Portsmouth to Bilbao
from £35.19
Portsmouth to St Malo
from £101.00
Fishbourne to Portsmouth
from £11.00
Caen to Portsmouth
from £24.00
Santander to Portsmouth
from £48.69
| Route | Operators | Duration | Sailings / week | From | Average | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth – Fishbourne | Wightlink | 45m | 140 | £11.00 | £178.00 | Yes |
| Portsmouth – Caen | Brittany Ferries | 6h 5m | 20 | £24.00 | £328.00 | Yes |
| Portsmouth – Santander | NorthLink Ferries | 28h | 60 | £66.03 | £318.13 | Yes |
| Portsmouth – Bilbao | Brittany Ferries | 32h | 29 | £35.19 | £124.32 | Yes |
| Portsmouth – St Malo | Brittany Ferries | 11h | 5 | £101.00 | £510.00 | Yes |
| Fishbourne – Portsmouth | Wightlink | 45m | 140 | £11.00 | £178.00 | Yes |
| Caen – Portsmouth | Brittany Ferries | 6h 5m | 20 | £24.00 | £328.00 | Yes |
| Santander – Portsmouth | Balearia | 28h | 43 | £48.69 | £199.40 | Yes |
| Bilbao – Portsmouth | Stena Line | 32h | 32 | £38.11 | £139.27 | Yes |
| Portsmouth – Guernsey | NorthLink Ferries | 10h 10m | 59 | £64.60 | £307.40 | Yes |
| Guernsey – Portsmouth | CalMac Ferries | 9h | 52 | £57.56 | £257.01 | Yes |
| Portsmouth – Jersey | Brittany Ferries | 5h 10m | 28 | £34.27 | £119.76 | Yes |
| St Malo – Portsmouth | Brittany Ferries | 11h | 5 | £101.00 | £510.00 | Yes |
| Jersey – Portsmouth | P&O Ferries | 50m | 2 | £8.34 | £20.13 | Foot only |
| Portsmouth – Cherbourg | Red Funnel | 7h 45m | 44 | £50.15 | £208.44 | Yes |
| Cherbourg – Portsmouth | Balearia | 7h 30m | 43 | £48.62 | £198.98 | Yes |
| Le Havre – Portsmouth | P&O Ferries | 2h 15m | 11 | £17.20 | £47.87 | Foot only |
| Portsmouth – Le Havre | P&O Ferries | 1h 20m | 5 | £11.35 | £28.82 | Foot only |
About Portsmouth ferry port
Portsmouth in England is served by 18 ferry routes, operated by Wightlink, Brittany Ferries, NorthLink Ferries, Balearia and Stena Line. From here you can sail to Fishbourne, Caen, Santander, Bilbao, St Malo and Guernsey and more.
The cheapest crossing from Portsmouth is currently Jersey to Portsmouth, with fares from £8.34. Compare every departure below, then book in a couple of minutes.
Where can you sail to from Portsmouth?
Portsmouth connects to Fishbourne, Caen, Santander, Bilbao, St Malo, Guernsey, Jersey and Cherbourg, plus 1 further destinations.
- Ferry to Fishbourne
- Ferry to Caen
- Ferry to Santander
- Ferry to Bilbao
- Ferry to St Malo
- Ferry to Guernsey
- Ferry to Jersey
- Ferry to Cherbourg
- Ferry to Le Havre
Check-in and boarding at Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth build well before check-in opens.
Portsmouth ferry port: common questions
Where is Portsmouth ferry port?
Portsmouth ferry terminal is in England and serves 18 ferry routes operated by Wightlink, Brittany Ferries, NorthLink Ferries and Balearia.
Which ferries sail from Portsmouth?
From Portsmouth you can sail to Fishbourne, Caen, Santander, Bilbao, St Malo and Guernsey and other destinations. Wightlink, Brittany Ferries, NorthLink Ferries, Balearia and Stena Line operate these crossings.
What is the cheapest ferry from Portsmouth?
The lowest fares from Portsmouth are on the Jersey to Portsmouth route, starting from £8.34 one way.
What time should I arrive at Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?
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.
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Routes from Portsmouth
Portsmouth to FishbournePortsmouth to CaenPortsmouth to SantanderPortsmouth to BilbaoPortsmouth to St MaloFishbourne to PortsmouthCaen to PortsmouthSantander to PortsmouthBilbao to PortsmouthPortsmouth to GuernseyGuernsey to PortsmouthPortsmouth to JerseyConnected ports
Ferry to FishbourneFerry to CaenFerry to SantanderFerry to BilbaoFerry to St MaloFerry to GuernseyFerry to JerseyFerry to CherbourgFerry to Le Havre