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From the operator
Voyager sails to Guernsey from Poole.
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- Crossing time
- About 3 hours
- Operator
- 1
Checked against condorferries.co.uk on 9 November 2026
The Poole to Guernsey ferry takes about 3 hours with Condor Ferries.
Are you planning a trip to Guernsey? The Poole to Guernsey ferry takes you from Poole to St Peter Port, and Condor Ferries sails the route. The crossing takes around 3 hours.
The ferry runs on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, based on peak travel times between July and September. Be sure to check the current timetable when you plan your trip.
- A crossing time of around 3 hours
- A high-speed ferry from Poole to Guernsey with a sailing duration of just 3 hours
- Sailings on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, based on peak travel times between July and September
- Voyager sails to Guernsey from Poole
- Restaurants or bars on board for a meal, snack or drink
- If you're taking your car, check-in at Poole closes 1 hour before your scheduled departure time
At a glance
- Crossing
- About 3 hours
- Poole to Guernsey
- Arrives
- Guernsey (St Peter Port)
- Channel Islands
Who sails this route
Photo: Sebastian Schuster / UnsplashSailing with Condor Ferries
Condor Ferries runs a high-speed ferry from Poole to Guernsey, with a sailing duration of just 3 hours. Voyager sails to Guernsey from Poole.
On board, you can treat yourself to a meal or snack and enjoy a drink from one of the restaurants or bars during the 3 hour crossing.
You can compare sailings on Ferryu. Book early for the best choice of sailings.
Before you travel
If you're taking your car, check-in at Poole closes 1 hour before your scheduled departure time. Be sure to set off in good time so you're not rushed on the day.
When you arrive in Guernsey
Houses along the waterfront at St Peter PortPhoto: Julie Clarke / Unsplash 
Castle Cornet in Guernsey from abovePhoto: Enrapture Captivating Media / Unsplash 
Candie Gardens in St Peter Port from abovePhoto: Enrapture Captivating Media / Unsplash
Weather in Guernsey
- Warmest month: August, average high 17°C.
- Wettest month: November, about 121 mm of rain.
- Sea at its warmest in September, about 18°C.
Temperature
- Air, average daily low to high (1991–2020)
- Sea surface, monthly average (2023–2024)
Rain
Average total for the month, mm (1991–2020)
Temperature
- Air, average daily low to high (1991–2020)
- Sea surface, monthly average (2023–2024)
Rain
Average total for the month, mm (1991–2020)
Show the numbers
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.8 | 7.8 | 98.0 | 10.7 |
| February | 9.2 | 7.2 | 74.8 | 9.9 |
| March | 9.6 | 7.9 | 58.4 | 9.7 |
| April | 10.6 | 9.0 | 50.3 | 10.6 |
| May | 12.5 | 11.0 | 44.5 | 12.8 |
| June | 14.6 | 13.3 | 42.2 | 15.5 |
| July | 16.5 | 15.3 | 36.1 | 16.6 |
| August | 17.4 | 16.1 | 49.6 | 17.6 |
| September | 17.0 | 15.4 | 57.3 | 17.8 |
| October | 15.3 | 13.5 | 107.3 | 16.9 |
| November | 12.8 | 10.9 | 121.3 | 14.6 |
| December | 10.8 | 8.7 | 120.9 | 12.4 |
1991–2020 averages, ERA5 via Open-Meteo, read at the grid point nearest the port (5 km away). Sea surface: 2023–2024 averages from the Open-Meteo Marine Weather API, which has no sea temperatures before late 2022.
Questions answered
How long is the ferry from Poole to Guernsey?
About 3 hours, depending on the sailing.
Sailing duration of just 3 hours on the high-speed ferry from Poole to Guernsey. (Condor Ferries, condorferries.co.uk)
The Poole to Guernsey ferry route takes around 3 hours. (Condor Ferries, condorferries.co.uk)
How often does it sail?
The ferry crossing runs Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, based on peak travel times between July – September. (Condor Ferries, condorferries.co.uk)
What's on board?
A meal or snack and a drink from one of the restaurants or bars on the short sea voyage of 3 hours across to Guernsey from Poole. (Condor Ferries, condorferries.co.uk)
Compare routes to the Channel Islands
Crossing times and the lowest fare I found on each route. Fares change by date.
| Route | Operator | Crossing | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poole to Guernsey This route | Condor Ferries | About 3 hours | – |
| Poole to Jersey | DFDS | About 4½ hours | £220 |
| Portsmouth to Guernsey | Condor Ferries | 7–13 hours | – |
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