Caen-Ouistreham Ferry Port
Ferry port for Ouistreham, France
The ferry port for Caen, at Ouistreham at the mouth of the Orne next to Sword Beach. Brittany Ferries sails from here to Portsmouth, and it is the closest port to the D-Day beaches and Bayeux.
Ferries from Caen-Ouistreham Ferry Port
1 ferry route on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 6h – 7h (day) / overnight 🌙 | Brittany Ferries | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Caen-Ouistreham Ferry Port
- Portsmouth → Caen (Ouistreham)
Three sailings most days (fewer on Wednesdays) on Guillaume de Normandie and Mont St Michel: from Portsmouth at 08:00 (07:45 on some days), 15:00 and 23:00, taking about 6 to 7½ hours (October 2026 timetable; times are local, and France is an hour ahead).
Source: Brittany Ferries Portsmouth–Caen route and crossings pages, checked 2026-10-03
Ferry Operators at Caen-Ouistreham Ferry Port
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Caen city centre is about 15 km inland along the Orne canal, reached by the D515/D514 road
Sources: brittany-ferries.co.uk · Verified 2026-09-28 · How we verify
Ferry Routes from Caen-Ouistreham Ferry Port
Port Logistics & Accommodation
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