Ferry operators
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Operating services to Caen, Cherbourg, St Malo, Bilbao and Santander. |
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Operating services to Jersey and Guernsey. |
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Operating services to Le Havre. |
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Operating services to the Isle of Wight. |
Weather & Sea Conditions
Freight operators choose Portsmouth International Port because we are Britain’s best-connected ferry port, easily accessible with the motorway running right to our door.
We have more routes than any other UK ferry port for easy transit to France, Spain and the Channel Islands and a smooth onward drive across Europe. What’s more, your drivers can fully recuperate on the ferry, arriving refreshed and ready to go.
Where to eat, where to park and smooth transit through the Port. Information to make your job easier.
Gliding into Bilbao on your ferry from Portsmouth, you are arriving in a vibrant cultural and commercial city with much to shout about.
Bilbao is the capital of Biscay province in the autonomous Basque region of northern Spain, with its own language and traditions.
Ferry sailings from Portsmouth dock at the port of Ouistreham, a 15-minute drive (or by shuttle bus) from the city of Caen.
Even before your ferry crossing to Cherbourg docks, you notice the port’s impressive sea wall, built over the course of 100 years (finishing in the 1850s) to shelter the city – mostly from the British!
As your ferry approaches Portsmouth, you’ll be impressed by the long beachfront, soaring landmark of the Spinnaker Tower and bustling shops and restaurants of the waterfront Gunwharf Quays district.Portsmouth is a city of contrasts and as well as boasting exciting contemporary attractions it is also steeped in history.
A simple ferry to Guernsey takes you to St Peter Port, the island’s capital and a lovely mix of Georgian and Regency styles, with terraces and tiered gardens linked by steps and hidden alleyways.
As your ferry or hovercraft glides into port on the Isle of Wight, you’ll find the short trip across the Solent from Portsmouth has taken you back to a gentler age.
A ferry to Jersey takes you to a special place – a beautiful, sun-kissed island colourfully blending French and British influences, all just a sail away from Portsmouth.
Sailing into Le Havre on a ferry crossing from Portsmouth International Port, you are likely to be struck by two sights – the soaring Pont de Normandie bridge and the rigid blocks of modernist architecture that line the quaysides.
Once you are on your ferry to Santander, you are on your way to a fantastic bustling town to enjoy. Santander is the capital of Cantabria in the northern region of Spain, overlooking the Cantabrian sea.
Upon your arrival at St Malo Ferry Port, you can start your holiday right away. St Malo is a beautiful city in Brittany, Northern France. It is also known as the ‘walled city’ due to the ancient wall protecting it.
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Operating services to Caen, Cherbourg, St Malo, Bilbao and Santander. |
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Operating services to Jersey and Guernsey. |
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Operating services to Le Havre. |
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Operating services to the Isle of Wight. |