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Are you looking to travel from England’s south coast to France? The Portsmouth to Caen Ferry route connects England to France and offers you the opportunity to easily access other popular destinations through its excellent motorway links.
You can drive to Bayeux is just 22 minutes and Paris in 2 hours 50 minutes. Bordeaux is about 7 hours 30 minutes away. Onward travels to countries like Spain, Germany and Belgium are straightforward since their borders are nearby.
Brittany Ferries is the only ferry company operating this route and the company offers ferry crossings up to 21 times each week. The frequency and duration of this ferry crossing may vary from season to season, so we advise you do a live check to get the most current information.
Ferry prices for the Portsmouth to Caen route start from as low as £109 for a standard car plus 2 passengers. All crossings offer options to travel by your car.
Sailings take approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes. These times can differ depending on tides and other factors.
The crossing service takes place three times a day since the Portsmouth to Caen route is the most popular Portsmouth ferry route to France. With this arrangement, you can comfortably plan your departure to fit into your daily schedule.
Caen is the capital of Lower Normandy. A busy industrial and cultural centre, the city was founded by William, the Conqueror, in the 11th century. Caen is a tourists’ delight as it boasts of a plethora of restaurants, boutiques, wine shops, street side creperies and pastries.
The Caen Memorial Museum which is regarded as one of the best in France is also another fantastic place to visit.
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