Ferries from Portsmouth to Ouistreham (Caen)
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The link between Portsmouth and Caen is served by the maritime company Brittany Ferries who provide availability for 20 sailings per week with primarily morning and afternoon departures and crossing times shorter than 8 hours 15 minutes. If you need to bring your vehicle on board, you have many options thanks to the cargo capacity of the ships operating on this crossing. All travel options provide at least toilets and bar service, the longer routes also have self-service restaurants, shops and various cabin options.
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| Route: PORTSMOUTH - OUISTREHAM (CAEN) |
| Average Weekly Sailings: 7 weekly sailings |
| Sailing Days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday |
| No. of Operators: 1 |
| Operators: BRITTANY FERRIES |
| First Ferry: 08:00 |
| Last Ferry: 23:01 |
| Average trip duration: 6 h 22 min |
| Distance: 182.4 Km |
There aren't alternative routes to Ouistreham (Caen)
Children between the ages of 0 - 3 travel free, but will not have a designated seat or accommodation.
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Children between the ages of 4 and 15 travel half price.
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There are discounts for children on numerous journeys to both France and Spain. These discounts are valid for both single tickets and family holiday packages, making Brittany Ferries a great choice for families traveling with children.
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Portsmouth is on the south coast of England. There are several ferry terminals in the city, serving the local area, namely Porstmouth Harbour Sation Pier, Southsea Hover Port and Wightlink Gunwarf Terminal. But the terminal for international ferries appears on the map as Portsmouth Port, located just north of Charles Dicken's Birthplace Museum. At the terminal you'll find a bar/café, open daily 06:00-22:30, a shop, bureau de change with cash machine, left luggage, free wifi, baby change room and area for breastfeeding mums, lost property, payphones and mobile charge points, information ... [More information]
Address: George Byng Way, Portsmouth PO2 8SP, UK
Directions: Google Map @ Portsmouth, port
Ouistreham is a small town in Normandy, along the north coast of France. It lies at the mouth of the Canal de Caen à la Mer, with a population of just under 10,000 inhabitants. The town has a small harbour full of fishing boats, leisure craft, and a ferry-port for the city of Caen. A brief history of Ouistreham The name Ouistreham derives from the word ouistre, meaning 'oyster' and Saxon word ham, meaning 'village'. The town has been a trading port since the Middle Ages and is now part of the harbour authority for the nearby city of Caen. 'The Port of Caen' is composed of a series of ba... [More information]
Want to learn more about your trip from PORTSMOUTH to OUISTREHAM (CAEN)?
The duration of the crossing from PORTSMOUTH to OUISTREHAM (CAEN) is usually 8 hours 15 minutes with BRITTANY FERRIES. Travel times may vary depending on the date and time of departure.
The ferry operator BRITTANY FERRIES carries out 20 weekly itineraries. The number of crossings may vary depending on the time of year.
The price of the ticket from PORTSMOUTH to OUISTREHAM (CAEN) varies according to the date and time of departure and the offers available at the time of booking. Our website always gives you the best available price. Book now and save.
The ferries on this route are able to transport both passengers and vehicles.
If you are looking for information on your return journey, click this link Ferries from OUISTREHAM (CAEN) to PORTSMOUTH .