Ferries from the UK to Ouistreham
The UK to Ouistreham crossing, serving Caen, lands you in the heart of Normandy. From Portsmouth the sailing takes around six hours, with day and night options, and puts the D-Day beaches, Bayeux and Paris within easy reach. One of the best-connected routes into the region.
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Our experience
We sailed overnight from Portsmouth to Cherbourg on Brittany Ferries’ Santoña, and this was one of those crossings where the ferry genuinely made the journey easier. The cabins were comfortable, the ship felt modern, and the children were not tied to their seats for hours: they could move around, explore and wind down before bed. Sleeping through the crossing meant we arrived in Cherbourg well rested and ready to continue through France.
Ferry services from the UK to Ouistreham
Brittany Ferries sails into Ouistreham, the ferry port for Caen, from Portsmouth.
Map with suggested the UK – Ouistreham ferry routes
This map shows ferry routes from England to Ouistreham (Caen), with crossing times, fares and the ports they sail from. Tap a route for details, tap a port for its sailings, or zoom in for more.
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