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From the operator
Commodore Clipper covers this route.
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- Crossing time
- 7–13 hours
- Operator
- 1
- Sailings
- 6 a week
Checked against condorferries.co.uk on 9 November 2026
The Portsmouth to Guernsey ferry takes 7–13 hours with Condor Ferries.
Are you planning a trip to Guernsey? The Portsmouth to Guernsey ferry links Portsmouth with St Peter Port, and Condor Ferries sail the route. You can compare sailings on Ferryu.
Commodore Clipper covers this route. During the peak travel months of July to September, Condor Ferries run 6 sailings a week, so it pays to book early for the best choice of sailings.
- Commodore Clipper covers this route
- Guernsey to Portsmouth takes around 12 hours 55 minutes on Commodore Clipper
- Guernsey to Portsmouth sailings run 5 times a week
- 6 sailings a week during the peak travel months of July to September
- If you're taking your car, check-in closes 1 hour before your scheduled departure time
At a glance
- Crossing
- 7–13 hours
- Portsmouth to Guernsey
- Sailings
- 6 a week
- Condor Ferries
- Arrives
- Guernsey (St Peter Port)
- Channel Islands
Who sails this route
Photo: Sebastian Schuster / UnsplashSailing with Condor Ferries
Condor Ferries use Commodore Clipper on this route. Coming back from Guernsey to Portsmouth, the crossing takes around 12 hours 55 minutes on board Commodore Clipper, and that direction runs 5 times a week.
In the peak travel months of July to September, Condor Ferries run 6 sailings a week. Timetables can change, so be sure to check the sailing times for your dates before you book with Condor Ferries.
Before you travel
- If you're taking your car, check-in closes 1 hour before your scheduled departure time.
- If you're travelling on foot, you can park your car at Portsmouth International Port.
- Foot passengers' check-in closes 40 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Be sure to set off in good time so you aren't rushing to make check-in.
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 Portsmouth to Guernsey?
7–13 hours, depending on the sailing.
Portsmouth to Guernsey sailing duration of around 10 hours on the conventional ferry. (Condor Ferries, condorferries.co.uk)
Guernsey to Portsmouth takes around 12 hours 55 minutes onboard Commodore Clipper. (Condor Ferries, condorferries.co.uk)
The ferry from Portsmouth to Guernsey takes from 7 hours onboard Commodore Clipper. (Condor Ferries, condorferries.co.uk)
How often does it sail?
6 a week.
Guernsey to Portsmouth crossing runs sailings 5 times a week. (Condor Ferries, condorferries.co.uk)
6 sailings a week during the peak travel months of July to September. (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth to Guernsey This route | Condor Ferries | 7–13 hours | – |
| Poole to Guernsey | Condor Ferries | About 3 hours | – |
| Poole to Jersey | DFDS | About 4½ hours | £220 |
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