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How to get from Cherbourg to Poole by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Cherbourg to Poole can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Cherbourg to Poole 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 Brittany Ferries or Condor Ferries. This way you can find the best deal on a Cherbourg Poole ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Condor Ferries or Brittany 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 Cherbourg to Poole simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Cherbourg to Poole Ferry Information

Port of departure
Cherbourg
France
Normandy
Port of Arrival
Poole
United Kingdom
England
Distance
76 mi
Ferry Companies
Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries
Frequency of crossings
10 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
4 hours 30 min
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Ferry Cherbourg Poole: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Cherbourg to Poole, you'll find tickets range from £43 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £297 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Cherbourg to Poole route is £133. The average ferry crossing time from Cherbourg to Poole is 5 hours 29 min. The slowest ferries will take 10 hours 30 min to reach Poole, while the fastest boats will arrive in Poole in 2 hours 45 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Cherbourg at 11:45. The last boat to Poole leaves the port of Cherbourg at 21:30.

Average price of a Cherbourg to Poole ferry crossing
£133
Price range of ferries Cherbourg Poole (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£43 - £297
Average crossing time Cherbourg Poole
5 hours 29 min
Departure time of first ferry to Poole
11:45
Time last ferry leaves for Poole
21:30
Arrival time of first ferry to Poole
07:00
Arrival time of last ferry to Poole
21:45

Why travel by ferry from Cherbourg to Poole?

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

No need to worry about travelling with your bike
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 Cherbourg to Poole with complete peace of mind, without fear of damage to your bike. You will get on your bike in Poole to get off the boat.
To enjoy the incredible sea view
When we are on the coast, we often look for places that offer the best sea view. You'll enjoy a 360-degree view of the ocean from the port of Cherbourg to Poole, whether you're having lunch or relaxing in one of the ship's lounges. Restaurant, bars, lounges, cabins,... the magnificent views of the sea are omnipresent on board the ship.
You get much more rest than in the car
Because of the heightened alertness required to drive a car on long journeys, driving is exhausting. Conversely, a Cherbourg Poole boat trip is ultra relaxing. On board, depending on the Condor Ferries or Brittany 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. You're sure to start your holiday in Poole already rested.

Which companies operate between Cherbourg and Poole?

If you want to travel between Cherbourg and Poole by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Condor Ferries or Brittany 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 Cherbourg Poole
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 Cherbourg-Poole fares and book a Condor Ferries ticket between Cherbourg and Poole. More information about Condor Ferries
Brittany Ferries Cherbourg Poole
Brittany Ferries
Brittany Ferries is a Brittany-based shipping company operating ferry services to England, Ireland and Spain. On Vivanoda, you can compare Cherbourg-Poole fares and book a Brittany Ferries ticket between Cherbourg and Poole. Brittany Ferries operates 10 crossings a week to Poole from Cherbourg and the journey time is 4 hours 30 min. More information about Brittany Ferries
4 hours 30 min
10 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Cherbourg? Where do the boats arrive in Poole?

Port of departure in Cherbourg

Condor Ferries or Brittany Ferries ferries depart for Poole from the following ports in Cherbourg:

Cherbourg - Gare Maritime
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Port of arrival in Poole

Brittany Ferries or Condor Ferries ships arrive in Poole from the following ports:

Poole Ferry Terminal
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Cherbourg to Poole, it will take you at least 4 hours 30 min to cover the 76 mi between Cherbourg and Poole.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Cherbourg and Poole in winter) and the ferry company (Condor Ferries and Brittany Ferries). There are currently 10 crossings a week between Cherbourg and Poole.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Cherbourg and Poole: Condor Ferries and Brittany Ferries.

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

Before booking, compare the prices of Brittany Ferries, Condor 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 Cherbourg Poole 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 Cherbourg and Poole, you will travel 76 mi.

To go by boat from Cherbourg to Poole, you can find prices ranging from £43 for the lowest, to £297 for the highest. The average price we observed was £133.

The first ferry leaves Cherbourg at 11:45 for Poole.

The last ferry to Poole usually departs from Cherbourg at 21:30.

What is the Cherbourg to Poole ferry crossing like?

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Cherbourg to Poole sea crossing is like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Brittany Ferries or Condor Ferries ferry cruise, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Cherbourg to disembarking in Poole. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Cherbourg and Poole.

Departure from Cherbourg by ferry

Before your Cherbourg Poole ferry journey begins, here are the few steps to embark:

  • Presentation time in Cherbourg port / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with Condor Ferries or Brittany Ferries) before the ship's actual departure time to arrive at the Cherbourg ferry terminal. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Cherbourg Poole crossing / At the Cherbourg ferry terminal, look for the Condor Ferries or Brittany Ferries counters and present your passport and booking number. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Poole / Watch out for voice messages in the Cherbourg ferry terminal inviting you to board. In your vehicle, Condor Ferries or Brittany Ferries staff will proceed with boarding line by line. Wait patiently for your turn.

On board the Cherbourg to Poole ferry

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Condor Ferries or Brittany Ferries ship as they wish. Some travellers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and shops.

Ferry arrival in Poole

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

  • Poole Harbour is in sight / You will be allowed to return to the ship's garage once the ferry has docked. There is no point in rushing. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Poole harbour from the deck of the boat.
  • Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Cherbourg to Poole in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Poole.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Poole / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at Poole harbour can give you a check. At last, your holiday in Poole has begun!

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