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How to get from Guernsey to Portsmouth by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Guernsey to Portsmouth can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Guernsey 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. This way you can find the best deal on a Guernsey 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 Guernsey to Portsmouth simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Guernsey to Portsmouth Ferry Information

Port of departure
Guernsey
United Kingdom
Channel Islands
Port of Arrival
Portsmouth
United Kingdom
England
Distance
115 mi
Ferry Companies
Condor Ferries
Frequency of crossings
7 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
7 hours 40 min
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Ferry Guernsey Portsmouth: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Guernsey 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 Guernsey to Portsmouth route is £137. The average ferry crossing time from Guernsey to Portsmouth is 11 hours 53 min. The slowest ferries will take 13 hours 40 min to reach Portsmouth, while the fastest boats will arrive in Portsmouth in 7 hours 35 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Guernsey at 16:20. The last boat to Portsmouth leaves the port of Guernsey at 22:40.

Average price of a Guernsey to Portsmouth ferry crossing
£137
Price range of ferries Guernsey Portsmouth (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£52 - £278
Average crossing time Guernsey Portsmouth
11 hours 53 min
Departure time of first ferry to Portsmouth
16:20
Time last ferry leaves for Portsmouth
22:40
Arrival time of first ferry to Portsmouth
05:15
Arrival time of last ferry to Portsmouth
06:15

Why travel by ferry from Guernsey to Portsmouth?

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

Enjoy a very attentive staff
Condor Ferries staff will be at your disposal from the moment the ship leaves Guernsey until it leaves Portsmouth. You can find an 'information point' on the ship, mostly on the main deck.
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 Guernsey 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.
So you don't have to worry about the amount of luggage
One piece of luggage is free, all the others have to be paid for. This is often the formula used when we travel with other modes of transport, which very often leads to a significant increase in the bill. On the Guernsey Portsmouth ferry, you can take as much luggage as you like, within the capacity of your vehicle. If you are travelling as a pedestrian, the conditions may be more restrictive as you will need to carry your luggage with you until you arrive in Portsmouth. However, it is advisable to ask the crew of Condor Ferries, as luggage lockers are often provided for passengers to store their luggage during the crossing.

Which companies operate between Guernsey and Portsmouth?

If you want to travel between Guernsey 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 Guernsey 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 Guernsey-Portsmouth fares and book a Condor Ferries ticket between Guernsey and Portsmouth. Condor Ferries operates 7 crossings a week to Portsmouth from Guernsey and the journey time is 7 hours 40 min. More information about Condor Ferries
7 hours 40 min
7 crossings a week

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

Port of departure in Guernsey

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

Saint Peter Guernsey 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 Guernsey to Portsmouth, it will take you at least 7 hours 40 min to cover the 115 mi between Guernsey and Portsmouth.

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

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

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

Before booking, compare the prices of 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 Guernsey 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 Guernsey and Portsmouth, you will travel 115 mi.

To go by boat from Guernsey 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 Guernsey at 16:20 for Portsmouth.

The last ferry to Portsmouth usually departs from Guernsey at 22:40.

What is a Guernsey to Portsmouth ferry crossing like?

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Guernsey to Portsmouth sea crossing is like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Guernsey to disembarkation in Portsmouth, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Condor Ferries. You will also find practical information about Guernsey and Portsmouth.

Ready for boarding in Guernsey

Before your Guernsey Portsmouth ferry journey begins, here are the few steps to embark:

  • Arrival time in Guernsey port / You should arrive in the port of Guernsey well in advance. Please check this with your Condor Ferries company. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Guernsey Portsmouth crossing / At the Guernsey ferry terminal, look for the Condor 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 Portsmouth / From the Guernsey ferry terminal you will be invited to board the ferry by the voice messages broadcast. If you are travelling by car, Condor Ferries staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

Guernsey to Portsmouth crossing: on board the ship...

On board the Condor Ferries ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.

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 only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no need to rush. If you want to wait, we recommend that you watch the entry into Portsmouth Harbour from the outer decks.
  • If you are in a cabin. / If you have travelled from Guernsey to Portsmouth in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Portsmouth.
  • Leave the ship and Portsmouth is yours / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. The customs staff at Portsmouth harbour can give you a check. At last, your holiday in Portsmouth has begun!

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