Portsmouth to Caen (Ouistreham) Ferry
Brittany Ferries' shortest Portsmouth-France route — around six hours by day cruise-ferry to Ouistreham, the port of Caen. Lands you in central Normandy 15 km from the D-Day beaches.
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The Portsmouth to Caen (Ouistreham) ferry
Portsmouth to Caen is Brittany Ferries' most popular Normandy crossing, landing at Ouistreham, the ferry port of Caen, about 15 km from the city and right on the doorstep of the D-Day landing beaches. The cruise-ferries take around six hours by day or a little longer overnight, with cabins, restaurants, a cinema and shops that make the journey part of the holiday. Sailings run up to three times a day in season. Portsmouth International Port is easy to reach off the M275 and M27, and Caen-Ouistreham puts you straight into central and lower Normandy — Bayeux, Honfleur, the Cotentin and the route south towards the Loire and beyond. It is a relaxed alternative to the long drive down from Calais, especially for the west of France.
- Lands at Ouistreham, 15 km from Caen and minutes from the D-Day beaches
- Cruise-ferry comfort — cabins, restaurants and a cinema on board
- Up to three sailings a day in season, day and overnight options
- Saves the long drive south from the Calais area
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Portsmouth to Caen (Ouistreham) ferry — common questions
How long is Portsmouth to Caen?
Around six hours on a day crossing, or a little longer on the overnight sailing.
Where does the Caen ferry actually dock?
At Ouistreham, the port of Caen, about 15 km from the city centre and close to the Normandy landing beaches.
Who sails Portsmouth to Caen?
Brittany Ferries is the sole operator, with up to three crossings a day in peak season.