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How to get from Le Havre to Portsmouth by ferry ?

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

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

Most 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 Le Havre to Portsmouth simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Le Havre to Portsmouth Ferry Information

Port of departure
Le Havre
France
Normandy
Port of Arrival
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
England
Distance
105 mi
Ferry Companies
Brittany Ferries
Frequency of crossings
11 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
5 hours 20 min
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Ferry Le Havre Portsmouth: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Le Havre to Portsmouth, you'll find tickets range from £103 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 Le Havre to Portsmouth route is £141. The average ferry crossing time from Le Havre to Portsmouth is 5 hours 36 min. The slowest ferries will take 6 hours 29 min to reach Portsmouth, while the fastest boats will arrive in Portsmouth in 5 hours 29 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Le Havre at 17:31.

Average price of a Le Havre to Portsmouth ferry crossing
£141
Price range of ferries Le Havre Portsmouth (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£103 - £278
Average crossing time Le Havre Portsmouth
5 hours 36 min
Departure time of first ferry to Portsmouth
17:31
Arrival time of first ferry to Portsmouth
22:00

Why travel by ferry from Le Havre to Portsmouth?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Le Havre to Portsmouth ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Portsmouth. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Le Havre 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 leave it there for the duration of the Le Havre-Portsmouth crossing in complete safety and without fear of it being damaged. You will get on your bike in Portsmouth to get off the boat.
Taking your time becomes a pleasure
It is well known that we live in a society where everything has to go fast, faster and faster. Yet you will enjoy setting sail from Le Havre on a Brittany Ferries ferry that will travel the 105 mi to Portsmouth at less than 40km/h. All ships are equipped with a multitude of services (bar, restaurants, lounges, entertainment, etc...). You may even regret arriving in Portsmouth so quickly!
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 Le Havre Portsmouth crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the Brittany 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 Le Havre and Portsmouth?

If you want to travel between Le Havre and Portsmouth by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including 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.

Brittany Ferries Le Havre Portsmouth
Brittany Ferries
Brittany Ferries is a Brittany-based shipping company operating ferry services to England, Ireland and Spain. On Vivanoda, you can compare Le Havre-Portsmouth fares and book a Brittany Ferries ticket between Le Havre and Portsmouth. Brittany Ferries operates 11 crossings a week to Portsmouth from Le Havre and the journey time is 5 hours 20 min. More information about Brittany Ferries
5 hours 20 min
11 crossings a week

Where do the ferries leave from in Le Havre? Where do the boats arrive in Portsmouth?

Port of departure in Le Havre

Brittany Ferries ferries depart for Portsmouth from the following ports in Le Havre:

Le Havre Terminal de la Citadelle
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Port of arrival in Portsmouth

Brittany 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 Le Havre to Portsmouth, it will take you at least 5 hours 20 min to cover the 105 mi between Le Havre and Portsmouth.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Le Havre and Portsmouth in winter) and the ferry company (Brittany Ferries). There are currently 11 crossings a week between Le Havre and Portsmouth.

There are 1 ferry companies operating between Le Havre and Portsmouth: Brittany Ferries.

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

Before booking, compare the prices of 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 Le Havre 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 Le Havre and Portsmouth, you will travel 105 mi.

To go by boat from Le Havre to Portsmouth, you can find prices ranging from £103 for the lowest, to £278 for the highest. The average price we observed was £141.

The first ferry leaves Le Havre at 17:31 for Portsmouth.

What is a Le Havre 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 Le Havre and Portsmouth would be like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Le Havre to disembarkation in Portsmouth, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Brittany Ferries. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Le Havre and Portsmouth.

Ready for boarding in Le Havre

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

  • Arrival time in Le Havre port / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with Brittany Ferries) before the ship's actual departure time to arrive at the Le Havre ferry terminal. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Le Havre - Portsmouth crossing / At the Le Havre ferry terminal, look for the Brittany 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 / Information messages are broadcast in the Le Havre ferry terminal to invite you to board. If you are travelling by car, Brittany Ferries staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

On board the ship between Le Havre and Portsmouth

On board the Brittany Ferries ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! 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 Portsmouth

Here is some information for the disembarkation 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. It is best to wait on the outside decks to watch the ferry manoeuvre into Portsmouth Harbour.
  • 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 / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. 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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