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Ferry from Poole to Cherbourg

Brittany Ferries provides the ferry from Poole to Cherbourg. Poole Cherbourg ferries cost between 188€ and 840€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Poole Cherbourg ferries.

Poole Cherbourg Ferry Times

Poole Cherbourg ferries typically depart at 08:30.

How long is the ferry from Poole to Cherbourg?

The Poole Cherbourg ferry trip can take around 4 hours 45 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 4 hours 30 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Poole Cherbourg Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 7 weekly sailings from Poole to Cherbourg provided by Brittany Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.

Poole Cherbourg Ferry Prices

Poole Cherbourg ferry prices typically range between 188€* and 840€*. The average price is typically 472€*. The cheapest Poole Cherbourg ferry prices start from 188€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 237€*. The average price for a car is 506€*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 March 2025.

How far is it from Poole to Cherbourg?

The distance between Poole to Cherbourg is approximately 78.3 miles (126.0km) or 68.0 nautical miles.

Can I travel by car on the Poole Cherbourg ferry?

Yes, Brittany Ferries ferries allow cars on board ferries between Poole and Cherbourg. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Poole and Cherbourg.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Poole to Cherbourg?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Brittany Ferries ferries between Poole and Cherbourg.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Poole to Cherbourg?

Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Poole to Cherbourg with Brittany Ferries. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.

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Poole - Cherbourg Ferry Route Summary
Departure DestinationEngland
DestinationFrance
No. of Operators1
OperatorsBrittany Ferries
Average Price€472
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings7
Average Sailing Duration4 h 45 m
Fastest Sailing Duration4 h 30 m
First Ferry08:30
Last Ferry08:30
Distance68 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

Poole to Cherbourg Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Poole to Cherbourg?

    The ferry crossing time from Poole to Cherbourg is approximately 4 hours 45 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from Poole to Cherbourg?

    Poole to Cherbourg ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Poole to Cherbourg is 472€. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Poole to Cherbourg?

    Brittany Ferries provide the ferries from Poole to Cherbourg.

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Poole to Cherbourg?

    Book ferries from Poole to Cherbourg through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Poole to Cherbourg?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Poole to Cherbourg with

  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Poole to Cherbourg?

    Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from Poole to Cherbourg with

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Poole to Cherbourg?

    Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with:

  • How far is Poole to Cherbourg?

    The distance from Poole to Cherbourg is 68 nautical miles.

Poole Guide

The English town of Pool lies on the English Channel coast in the south of England, in the county of Dorset. The town is around 30 km to the east of Dorchester and 180 km to the south west of London and is located on the eastern shores of Poole Harbour. The busy port, with many shipping movements each day, is also one of the world's largest natural harbours and is full of wildlife, much of which is visible in the marshes and mudflats and on Brownsea island inside the harbour. There is also a pontoon ferry crossing the harbour mouth back and forward all day, allowing easy access to the Purbecks.

The are good facilities inside the ferry terminal at the harbour including a cafe, a bureau de change and left luggage lockers. Ferry services operating from the port depart to Cherbourg in France with a crossing time of roughly 4 hours and 15 minutes. During the summer months, usually between May and September, there is also a fast ferry service to Cherbourg with a crossing time of just over 2 hours. In the summer there are additional services that operate to St Malo in France (4 hours and 30 minutes) and two daily crossings to St Peter Port in Guernsey (2 hours and 30 minutes) and St Helier in Jersey (3 hours).


Cherbourg Guide

The town and port of Cherbourg is located on the Cotentin Peninsular in the Manche department of Normandy in the north west of France. The town's port is perhaps best known as a cross channel port serving ferries travelling between the United Kingdom and France. One of the most popular attractions in the town is the Museum T. Henry which was founded in 1831 following a donation of more than 160 paintings by Henry, commissioner of the Royal Museums. Today, the museum has a collection of 300 paintings by French, Dutch and Italian artists stretching back from the present day to the Middle Ages. Contained in the collection are "The Ascent to Calvary" by Murrillo, "Christ Died" which is attributed to Filippino Lippi, and the "Conversion of St. Augustine" by Beato Angelico.

Also in the town and popular with visitors is the 12th century Abbey du Voeu which was dedicated to the Virgin. The church was consecrated in 1181, during the reign of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, who were present at the ceremony.

Ferry services from the port depart to Poole and Portsmouth in England and to Rosslare in Ireland.

Poole to Cherbourg Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 24/03/2025 and 30/03/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Brittany Ferries 08:30 13:15 4 hours 45 minutes Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun

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