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The Portsmouth to Jersey ferry
DFDS has run Jersey's ferry services since taking over from Condor Ferries in 2025, and Portsmouth to Jersey is its longer crossing to the island. The journey takes around nine hours, which makes it a slower but more relaxed way to reach St Helier than the shorter crossing from Poole. There are several sailings a week. Portsmouth is easy to reach from London and the south of England, which suits travellers coming from further east.
- Operated by DFDS since Jersey changed ferry operator in 2025
- Crossing of around nine hours
- Several sailings a week
- Longer alternative to the Poole to Jersey route
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Portsmouth to Jersey ferry — common questions
Who runs the ferry from Portsmouth to Jersey?
DFDS. It replaced Condor Ferries as Jersey's ferry operator in 2025 and lists Portsmouth to Jersey among its Jersey routes.
How long is the ferry from Portsmouth to Jersey?
Around nine hours, according to Direct Ferries' route information (checked September 2026).
How often does the Portsmouth to Jersey ferry sail?
Around six times a week (Direct Ferries, checked September 2026).