NorthLink Ferries · 3h
Poole to Guernsey Ferry
Compare every Poole to Guernsey sailing. From £62.24 one way, 8 times a day, crossing in about 3h.
- 3h crossing
- 56 sailings a week
- Cars carried
Poole to Guernsey sailings on Saturday 31 October
8 departures found. Prices update live and are shown as a total.
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Only 13 spaces left at this price on the 05:45 sailing.
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About the Poole to Guernsey ferry
NorthLink Ferries operates the Poole – Guernsey crossing 8 times a day. Expect to be at sea for about 3h, with one-way tickets from £62.24. Fares move with demand, so midweek and early-morning departures are consistently the cheapest way to cross.
Vehicles are carried on this route, so you can take a car, campervan or motorbike across and keep your luggage with you. Foot passengers are welcome on board.
Poole to Guernsey ferry timetable
There are around 56 sailings a week on this route, 8 times a day. The table below shows how this crossing compares with the other services Poole and Guernsey are connected to.
| Route | Operators | Duration | Sailings / week | From | Average | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poole – Guernsey | NorthLink Ferries | 3h | 56 | £62.24 | £290.03 | Yes |
| Poole – Cherbourg | Brittany Ferries | 4h 30m | 7 | £24.00 | £297.00 | Yes |
| Poole – St Malo | Condor Ferries | 4h 30m | 4 | £53.50 | £537.00 | Yes |
| Poole – Jersey | DFDS Seaways | 3h | 9 | £15.05 | £40.54 | Foot only |
| Poole – Gijon | Condor Ferries | 6h | 34 | £39.64 | £147.39 | Yes |
| Poole – Santander | DFDS Seaways | 2h 35m | 13 | £18.79 | £53.54 | Foot only |
| Portsmouth – Guernsey | NorthLink Ferries | 10h 10m | 59 | £64.60 | £307.40 | Yes |
| Jersey – Guernsey | P&O Ferries | 1h 20m | 6 | £11.70 | £29.89 | Foot only |
| Weymouth – Guernsey | P&O Ferries | 1h 35m | 7 | £13.06 | £34.10 | Foot only |
| St Malo – Guernsey | Balearia | 7h 35m | 43 | £49.16 | £202.30 | Yes |
How much is the ferry from Poole to Guernsey?
One-way fares start at £62.24. Across all booking types the average paid on this route is about £290.03. That figure includes vehicles, multiple passengers and peak-season departures, which is why it sits well above the headline price.
Which operators sail this route?
NorthLink Ferries operates the Poole – Guernsey crossing. As the sole operator, availability tightens quickly in peak season, so book early.
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Taking a vehicle
Cars, campervans, motorhomes and motorbikes are all carried on the Poole to Guernsey ferry. Add your vehicle when you search and every price shown will include it, and no vehicle surcharge appears later in the booking.
Getting to Poole
Check in opens around 90 minutes before departure for vehicles and 45 minutes for foot passengers, and closes 30 to 60 minutes before sailing depending on the operator. Read our Poole port guide for terminal facilities, parking and directions, and the Guernsey guide for the other end.
Poole to Guernsey ferry: your questions answered
How long is the ferry from Poole to Guernsey?
The Poole to Guernsey ferry takes approximately 3h. Actual crossing time varies a little by operator, vessel and sea conditions.
How much is the ferry from Poole to Guernsey?
One-way fares start from £62.24. The average booking on this route comes to around £290.03 once vehicles, extra passengers and peak dates are taken into account.
Who sails from Poole to Guernsey?
NorthLink Ferries operates this crossing. We compare all of them in a single search.
How often does the Poole to Guernsey ferry run?
There are around 56 sailings a week on this route, which works out at 8 times a day. Frequency is usually higher in summer and over school holidays.
Can I take a car on the Poole to Guernsey ferry?
Yes. Cars, campervans and motorbikes are carried on this route. Add your vehicle at the search stage so the price you see includes it.
What is the cheapest day to sail from Poole to Guernsey?
Midweek departures, particularly Tuesday and Wednesday, are typically the cheapest, along with the earliest sailing of the day. Friday and Saturday crossings in July and August are the most expensive.
How far in advance should I book?
Prices on this route rise as departure approaches. Booking more than six weeks ahead usually secures the lowest fare; inside a week you can expect to pay substantially more, especially in peak season.
Do I need a passport for the Poole to Guernsey ferry?
Carry valid photo ID for every passenger. International crossings require a passport valid for the whole of your trip, and non-EU travellers entering the Schengen area are now subject to biometric registration at the border. Check the operator's requirements before you travel.
Alternative crossings
Other ways to make the same journey, and nearby routes worth comparing.
Poole to Cherbourg
from £24.00
Poole to St Malo
from £53.50
Poole to Jersey
from £15.05
Poole to Gijon
from £39.64
Poole to Santander
from £18.79
Portsmouth to Guernsey
from £64.60
Jersey to Guernsey
from £11.70
Weymouth to Guernsey
from £13.06
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