Ferry to Caen

Take the ferry to Caen with Brittany Ferries

The only way to get the ferry to Caen from the UK is on Brittany Ferries.

Fast ferry - click here to check fares and book online.

Cruise Ferry - click here to check fares and book online.

There is a choice of ferry to Caen though. You can take a high speed service, which whisks you to northern France in 3 3/4 hours so you can be on your journey as quickly as possible. You can also take a conventional cruise ferry where you can relax on the crossing with fine dining, shopping and a comfortable cabin - arriving in Caen relaxed and refreshed ready for your holiday.

This site explains the options for the ferry to Caen including timetables, routes, and details about the crossing.

Ferry to Caen - High Speed Ferry Crossing

Be in northern France (Caen) in less than four hours.

The high speed Brittany Ferries service to Caen takes around 3 3/4 hours for the fastest journey time, and means you and your car can be in France as quickly as possible.

The fast ferry runs Friday to Sunday at 07.00 for Caen until the 27th September and returns to Portsmouth departing at 12.30 Friday to Sunday until 27th September.

When the high speed ferry isn't running, there is still the year-round conventional cruise ferry service to choose.

Fast ferry - click here to check fares and book online.

Ferry to Caen - Conventional cruise ferry crossing

Year round ferry to Caen service

The conventional cruise ferry service (operated by Brittany Ferries) runs year round. The mv Normandie has great facilities on board for you and the family, making the crossing a part of your holiday, avoiding the hassles of air travel.

The cruise ferry crossing takes six hours for daytime crossings and seven hours for overnight crossings. There are three crossings per day departing from Portsmouth at 08.00 or 08.30, then 12.30 or 14.30, and 23.00 or 23.30 depending on the crossing.

Cruise Ferry - click here to check fares and book online.