Ferry to Cherbourg

Sail to Cherbourg and cut the queues

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Sailing to France is a great way to get there and avoid the hassles and queues of the airport. Pack and take as much as you need in the car, and begin your holiday as soon as you board the ferry to Cherbourg. There are two crossings to Cherbourg - from Poole and Portsmouth. Both routes are operated by Brittany Ferries.

Ferry to Cherbourg from Poole

The ferry to Cherbourg from Poole is operated by Brittany Ferries and there's a choice of high speed ferry or conventional cruise ferry. The high speed crossing takes just over two hours, while the more leisurely cruise ferry crossing takes 4 1/2 hours for a day crossing or 6 1/2 hours on an overnight crossing. More information on the Poole to Cherbourg ferry.

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Ferry to Cherbourg from Portsmouth

The ferry from Portsmouth to Cherbourg is a high speed service on the Normandie Express, and departs Portsmouth at 8.00, 8.30, or 15.45. With a journey time of around 3 hours, you can be in northern France in no time. More information on the Portsmouth to Cherbourg ferry.

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Fast ferry to Cherbourg

Take the Normandie Express for fast crossings to Cherbourg

Brought into service in 2005, the Normandie Express is the fastest way to get to Cherbourg from Portsmouth and Poole. The ferry runs from April to November and has a crossing time of just three hours.

Onboard facilities include:

• Shop


• Video Games


• Open viewing deck


• Baby Changing Room


• Disabled Toilet


• Bureau de Change


• Accommodation, Food Outlets & Bars


• Self-service style café


• Bar


• Reclining Seats


• Free seating arrangement, advance booking not necessary.

Cruise ferry to Cherbourg

The Barfleur is the smallest ferry in Brittany Ferries fleet, but still has great onboard facilities to make the crossing to Cherbourg a pleasure. The ferry operates daily between Poole and Cherbourg.

Facilities include:

• Onboard entertainment & facilities


• Children's Entertainment Programme


• Games room & Slot machines


• Sundeck


• Wi-Fi Internet Access


• Baby Changing Room


• Disabled Toilets


• Baggage Room


• Tourist Information & Bureau de Change


• Four Berth cabins (with or without porthole)


• Reclining Seats


• Cots


• All cabins are en suite with air-conditioning


• Self service restaurant (Turquoise)


• Coffee shop (Arc en Ciel)


• Bar (Les Alizés)

Ferry to Cherbourg | Poole to Cherbourg | Portsmouth to Cherbourg