Poole-Cherbourg

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 at the map, this is also the most ‘direct‘ route. Cherbourg is closely located to both the Channel 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:

• The lowest possible price for one adult is €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 🛈

Schedule ferry Poole-Cherbourg

When travelling from Poole in the UK to Cherbourg, there is a daily morning crossing that will take 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 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 ferry company's website.

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:

Port information

To get to the departure port, use the address and follow the signs to the terminal when arrive.

Poole

Cherbourg

Frequently Asked Questions Ferry Poole-Cherbourg