What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Ouistreham?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Ouistreham is to car ferry which costs €21 - €280 and takes 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Ouistreham?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Ouistreham is to car ferry which takes 6h and costs €21 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Ouistreham?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Ouistreham. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Ouistreham Eglise via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 12m.

Is there a direct ferry between Portsmouth and Ouistreham?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Portsmouth International Port and arriving at Caen. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Ouistreham?

The distance between Portsmouth and Ouistreham is 182 km.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to Ouistreham without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Ouistreham without a car is to car ferry which takes 6h and costs €21 - €280.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Ouistreham?

The car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen takes 6h including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Ouistreham bus from?

Portsmouth to Ouistreham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Ouistreham bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Ouistreham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Portsmouth and Ouistreham?

Ouistreham is 1h ahead of Portsmouth. It is currently 4:59 AM in Portsmouth and 5:59 AM in Ouistreham.

Where can I stay near Ouistreham?

There are 3001+ hotels available in Ouistreham.

Portsmouth to Ouistreham - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, taxi, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Ouistreham by car ferry, train, taxi, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
6h
€21–280
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Massy - Palaiseau to Le HavreTgv
4. Take the taxi from Le Havre to Ouistreham
10h 17m
€305–680
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
18h 12m
€45–193
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ouistreham
6h 21m

Portsmouth to Ouistreham by car ferry

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Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Ouistreham.

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Distance: 182.2 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Ouistreham, France?

Brittany Ferries operates a car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen 3 times a day. Tickets cost €21–280 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Ouistreham Eglise via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Caen - Bus Station, and Gare SNCF in around 18h 12m.

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