Portsmouth – Jersey
Ferry to Jersey
Portsmouth – Jersey
Ferry to Jersey
The Portsmouth to Jersey ferry route is available with 1 operator and runs all year round. The ferry crossing from Portsmouth to Jersey takes approximately 9 hours on ferries servicing this route. Portsmouth to Jersey ferry duration can range between 8 hours and 10 hours 10 minutes depending on the operator that you decide to travel with and the type of vessel that you are travelling on.
There are around 6 weekly sailings from Portsmouth to Jersey. DFDS Seaways provide up to 6 sailings per week. Ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Portsmouth ferry port at approximately 08:00 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 12:15. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Portsmouth to Jersey is with DFDS Seaways in 8 hours.
There are ferries operating overnight from Portsmouth to Jersey. Condor Ferries provide a ferry at 22:45 which will arrive in St Helier at around 8:10.
You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Portsmouth to Jersey.
Unfortunately you cannot take your pet on the ferry from Portsmouth to Jersey.
Carry on bags must not be larger than H56cm x W45cm x D25cm. Any bag exceeding these dimensions will require checking in and placing in the hold.
The price of a ferry from Portsmouth - Jersey can vary between £159.00* and £536.78* depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is £195.00*, prices can range from £93 and £334. The average price with a car is £366.00*. Car prices can range from £346 and £612. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. We recommend that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the ferry to Jersey.
With 1 sailing per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs.
As the crossing time for ferries from Portsmouth to Jersey can take as much as 10 hours 10 minutes, you will need more than one day to explore Jersey and make it worth your while. You can also bring your car on this ferry service to save you the trouble of renting a car.
Unfortunately, there is no ferry from Southampton to Jersey. However, you can get the ferry from Poole to Jersey instead.
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| Portsmouth - Jersey Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | England | |
| Destination | Jersey | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | DFDS Seaways | |
| Average Price | £348 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 9 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 8 h | |
| First Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 12:15 | |
| Distance | 116 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 April 2025.
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Portsmouth is one of the best connected ports in the United Kingdom, serving nine different destinations across Europe with operators including Condor Ferries and Brittany Ferries. To the south of the naval base, you will find the Isle of Wight (Ryde) Passenger Ferry Terminal, while the Continental Ferry Terminal serves Le Havre in France and Bilbao in Spain. There are also daily crossings to Cherbourg, Caen and St Malo in France, St Helier in Jersey and St Peter Port in Guernsey.
Located on the south coast of England, in the county of Hampshire, Portsmouth is the UK's only island city, situated around 100 km to the south west of London and 30 km to the east of Southampton. The city's long history is inextricably linked to the sea, hosting to the oldest dry dock in the world still used today and also to famous ships such as HMS Victory, Admiral Lord Nelson's flagship; the Mary Rose, and HMS Warrior.
The town of St Helier is located on the island of Jersey which is one of the Channel Islands that are in the English Channel. St Helier is one of twelve parishes on the island and is the island's capital and largest town, with a population of around 30,000. The town takes its name from the 6th century Ascetic hermit, Helier, or Helerius. The hermit's feast day is marked by an annual municipal and ecumenical pilgrimage to the Hermitage on the 16th of July.
Popular with visitors is the Central Market, which is an indoor market on Beresford Street, which was opened in 1882 and has been declared a Site of Special Interest. The market has Victorian architecture on show which includes cast iron structures and an ornamental fountain.
Passenger facilities at the town's port include cafes, shops and duty free outlets. Ferry services operating from the port depart to destinations in France and England along with services to Guernsey. services to the UK travel to Poole, Weymouth and Portsmouth and to St Malo in France.
