Poole-Cherbourg
On this route from Poole to Cherbourg you will sail with the ferries of Brittany Ferries. This is a fast and short crossing and a convenient choice to travel from the UK to France and the other way around. On this route there are in peak season of summer also high speed sailings on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays that will take less than 3 hours.

Ferry to Poole and Cherbourg
You can travel from Poole to Cherbourg in about 4 hours and 30 minutes. This is the shortest and fastest crossing from Brittany Ferries from Southern England (Dorset) to Normandie in France. The crossing is 124km as the crow flies and during peak season there is also a high speed ferry active on this crossing on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
If you take a look on the map this is also the most ‘direct‘ route. Cherbourg is closely located to both the islands of Jersey and Guernsey.
On this page you will find information and tips about this Brittany Ferries crossing from Poole to Cherbourg and back
Ferry to Poole and Cherbourg costs
If you want to travel by ferry to Poole (UK) and Cherbourg (France) you can expect the following prices:
- Lowest possible price for one adult: €105,- for a one-way ticket for one person a car.
- 2 persons with 1 car during peak season: €335,-for a one-way ticket 🛈
Ferry prices depend on the season and crowds. View the current prices in the booking engine
Schedule ferry Poole-Cherbourg
When you're travelling from Poole in the UK to Cherbourg there is a daily moning crossing that will take from 4.5 to 5 hours to reach the Normandy shores. If you're travelling from Cherbourg to Poole the sailing times depend on if you're either boarding the evening or overnight crossing. The evening crossing is also 4 hours and 30 mins, the overnight crossing is 10 hours and 30 mins.
Please note that these times can always change and accurate information can be found in the booking module and on the website of the ferry company.
Ferry to Cherbourg from Poole
This ferry leaves from Poole to Cherbourg every morning on the Ship the Barfleur
Every day – normal ferry
Sailing with the Barfleur – the everyday normal cruise ferry
- Departure: at 08:30
- Arrivals ( 4 hours and 30 mins) at: 14:00
- Important: the time difference between the locations
Ferry to Poole from Cherbourg
In summer season there are 2 ferries leaving
Sailing with the Barfleur – the everyday normal cruise ferry
- Departure at: 18:15
- Arrivals: ( 4 hours and 30 mins) at 21:45
High speed ferry – Condor Liberation ferry to Poole from Cherbourg.
- Departure at: 11:46
- Arrival at: 13:15 ( 2 hours 29 mins)
On board the ferry to Poole and Cherbourg
On this crossing you'll be boarding either the Barfleur ferry or the high speed Ferry Condor Liberation.
This (and more) can be expected on the ferry:
- Restaurant and dining
- Bar
- Lounges
- Shopping
- Sun deck
- Games Planet
- Video on demand
- Toddlers play area
Port information
To get to the departure port, use the address and follow the signs to the terminal when arrived.
Poole
New Harbour Rd, Poole BH15 4AJ, United Kingdom
Cherbourg
50100 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin, Frankrijk