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How to get from Jersey to Portsmouth by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Jersey to Portsmouth ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Jersey to Portsmouth is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Jersey to Portsmouth can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Jersey to Portsmouth ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Condor Ferries or Brittany Ferries. This way you can find the best deal on a Jersey Portsmouth ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Condor Ferries ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Jersey to Portsmouth simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Jersey to Portsmouth Ferry Information

Port of departure
Jersey
United Kingdom
Channel Islands
Port of Arrival
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
England
Distance
120 mi
Ferry Companies
Condor Ferries, Brittany Ferries
Frequency of crossings
7 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
7 hours 20 min
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Ferry Jersey Portsmouth: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Jersey to Portsmouth, you'll find tickets range from £52 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £278 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Jersey to Portsmouth route is £137. The average ferry crossing time from Jersey to Portsmouth is 9 hours 19 min. The slowest ferries will take 10 hours 55 min to reach Portsmouth, while the fastest boats will arrive in Portsmouth in 7 hours 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Jersey at 01:30. The last boat to Portsmouth leaves the port of Jersey at 21:40.

Average price of a Jersey to Portsmouth ferry crossing
£137
Price range of ferries Jersey Portsmouth (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£52 - £278
Average crossing time Jersey Portsmouth
9 hours 19 min
Departure time of first ferry to Portsmouth
01:30
Time last ferry leaves for Portsmouth
21:40
Arrival time of first ferry to Portsmouth
05:15
Arrival time of last ferry to Portsmouth
17:15

Why travel by ferry from Jersey to Portsmouth?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Jersey to Portsmouth ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Portsmouth. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Jersey to Portsmouth is an ideal way to travel.

Transporting your bike is not a problem
On the train, bus or plane, it is often very complicated and sometimes impossible to travel with this cumbersome companion: your bike. However, on a ferry, you don't have this problem: your bike is loaded directly into the ship's huge garage. You travel from Jersey to Portsmouth with complete peace of mind, without fear of damage to your bike. You will get on your bike in Portsmouth to get off the boat.
You get much more rest than in the car
Long car journeys are tiring and require constant vigilance when driving. The Jersey Portsmouth ferry journey is the opposite! On board, depending on the Condor Ferries ship in service, everything is designed to give you time to relax in the calm of comfortable reclining lounges, to lounge on the outside decks, to entertain and to have fun. No doubt you'll arrive in Portsmouth completely relaxed.
To enjoy the incredible sea view
When we are on the coast, we often look for places that offer the best sea view. During the Jersey Portsmouth crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the Condor Ferries ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Everywhere, large windows give you an extraordinary view of the azure blue sea to make the most of its soothing power.

Which companies operate between Jersey and Portsmouth?

If you want to travel between Jersey and Portsmouth by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Condor Ferries who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Condor Ferries Jersey Portsmouth
Condor Ferries
Since 1964, Condor Ferries has been the leading company for connections between St Malo and the Channel Islands and Great Britain. On Vivanoda, you can compare Jersey-Portsmouth fares and book a Condor Ferries ticket between Jersey and Portsmouth. Condor Ferries operates 7 crossings a week to Portsmouth from Jersey and the journey time is 7 hours 20 min. More information about Condor Ferries
7 hours 20 min
7 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Jersey? Where do the boats arrive in Portsmouth?

Port of departure in Jersey

Condor Ferries ferries depart for Portsmouth from the following ports in Jersey:

Saint Helier Jersey Terminal
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Port of arrival in Portsmouth

Condor Ferries ships arrive in Portsmouth from the following ports:

Portsmouth Continental Ferry Terminal
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Jersey to Portsmouth, it will take you at least 7 hours 20 min to cover the 120 mi between Jersey and Portsmouth.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Jersey and Portsmouth in winter) and the ferry company (Condor Ferries). There are currently 7 crossings a week between Jersey and Portsmouth.

There are 1 ferry companies operating between Jersey and Portsmouth: Condor Ferries.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Condor Ferries, Brittany Ferries.

Before booking, compare the prices of Condor Ferries, Brittany Ferries on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Jersey Portsmouth ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Jersey and Portsmouth, you will travel 120 mi.

To go by boat from Jersey to Portsmouth, you can find prices ranging from £52 for the lowest, to £278 for the highest. The average price we observed was £137.

The first ferry leaves Jersey at 01:30 for Portsmouth.

The last ferry to Portsmouth usually departs from Jersey at 21:40.

What is a Jersey to Portsmouth ferry crossing like?

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Jersey and Portsmouth would be like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Jersey to disembarkation in Portsmouth, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Condor Ferries and Brittany Ferries. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Jersey and Portsmouth.

Ready for boarding in Jersey

Before you set off on your Jersey Portsmouth ferry journey, here are some steps to take before boarding:

  • Arrival time in Jersey port / You should arrive at the Jersey ferry terminal within the time limit set by Condor Ferries. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Jersey Portsmouth crossing / At the Jersey ferry terminal, look for the Condor Ferries counters and present your passport and booking number. If you are travelling by car, please stand in the reserved lanes. Check-in will take place directly from your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Portsmouth / Watch out for voice messages in the Jersey ferry terminal inviting you to board. If you are travelling by car, Condor Ferries staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

Life on board the ferry between Jersey and Portsmouth

On board the Condor Ferries ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! While some people will be inclined to relax in a cosy lounge, others will be keen to shop in the boutiques or eat at the self-service restaurant.

Ferry arrival in Portsmouth

Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Portsmouth:

  • Portsmouth Harbour is in sight / You will not be able to return to your vehicle until the ferry has come to rest and tied up to the quay in Portsmouth Harbour. There is no need to rush. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Portsmouth harbour from the deck of the boat.
  • If you are in a cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Portsmouth Harbour.
  • Leave the ship and Portsmouth is yours / You can get your car out of the ferry's huge garage relatively quickly, once the doors are open. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Portsmouth. At last, your holiday in Portsmouth has begun!

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