Ireland · United Kingdom
Where can I go by ferry from Cherbourg?
3 ferry destinations from Cherbourg: Dublin, Portsmouth and Rosslare.
All Ferries from Cherbourg
Cherbourg → Dublin17h – 19h (overnight) · Irish FerriesSeveral sailings a week; timetable varies by season🚗 Cars🌙 Overnight🛂 InternationalRoute guide written for the Dublin → Cherbourg direction; sailings run both ways.Cherbourg → PortsmouthAbout 5h by day; about 7h 45m overnight · Brittany FerriesOvernight sailings from Portsmouth on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 22:30 or 23:15🚗 Cars🌙 Overnight🛂 InternationalRoute guide written for the Portsmouth → Cherbourg direction; sailings run both ways.Cherbourg → Rosslare16h 00m – 17h 30m · Stena Line, Brittany FerriesUp to 6 sailings weekly🚗 Cars🛂 InternationalRoute guide written for the Rosslare → Cherbourg direction; sailings run both ways.
Overnight ferries from Cherbourg
- Dublin · 17h – 19h (overnight)
- Portsmouth · About 5h by day; about 7h 45m overnight
Plan your crossing from Cherbourg
- Portsmouth → Cherbourg
Overnight sailings from Portsmouth on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 22:30 or 23:15. In October 2026 these arrive the next morning, with daytime sailings back from Cherbourg at 12:00 on Thursdays and Fridays. November 2026: 2–3 sailings a week each way, including a Sunday 08:45 daytime sailing from Portsmouth.
Poole–Cherbourg’s last sailings were on 11 October (from Cherbourg) and 12 October 2026 (from Poole); since then Portsmouth has been Brittany Ferries’ only UK port for Cherbourg. Times are local (France is an hour ahead of the UK).
Source: Brittany Ferries route page and press release, checked 2026-10-03
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go by ferry from Cherbourg?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Cherbourg to Dublin, Portsmouth and Rosslare. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Cherbourg?
Yes, car ferries run from Cherbourg to Dublin, Portsmouth, Rosslare.
Are there overnight ferries from Cherbourg?
Yes: Cherbourg to Dublin, Cherbourg to Portsmouth, with cabins available on board.