Ferry to Channel Islands
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Ferry to Channel Islands
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You can get ferries to the Channel Islands from a range of destinations including Poole and Portsmouth. There are up to 76 ferries running per week. Ferries to Channel Islands are provided by 4 ferry companies including DFDS Seaways, Brittany Ferries, Manche Iles Express & Islands Unlimited. Book now with Direct Ferries and find a ferry to Channel Islands to suit you.
The Channel Islands ferry timetable varies depending on the route you choose. The Poole to Jersey ferry currently sails up to 3 times per week, with the first ferry departing at 08:00 and the last ferry leaving at 13:00. The Portsmouth to Jersey ferry sails up to 5 times per week, with the first ferry setting off at 08:30 and the last ferry departing at 11:30.
Ferries to Channel Islands are provided by 4 operators including DFDS Seaways, Brittany Ferries, Manche Iles Express & Islands Unlimited. DFDS Seaways and Brittany Ferries are two of the most popular Channel Islands ferry operators.
There are 4 ferry ports in Channel Islands. Jersey (St Helier) is the most popular port with 13 daily and 46 weekly sailings.
The duration of the ferry to Channel Islands depends on the route. Shorter routes include the Poole to Guernsey ferry which takes around 3 hours and the Poole to Jersey ferry which takes around 4 hours 30 minutes. Longer routes include the Portsmouth to Jersey ferry which takes 9 hours 21 minutes on average, and the Portsmouth to Guernsey ferry which takes approximately 10 hours 15 minutes.
The fastest ferry to the Channel Islands from the UK is on the Poole to Guernsey ferry. The journey takes just 3 hours.
Popular ferry routes include Poole to Jersey, with an average duration of 4 hours 30 minutes. There are up to 1 daily and 3 weekly sailings on this route. Portsmouth to Jersey is another popular route, with an average duration of 9 hours 21 minutes. There are currently 1 daily and 5 weekly sailings on this ferry route.
Ferries to Guernsey are also popular. Ferries from Poole to Guernsey take just 3 hours with 1 daily and 2 weekly sailings, whilst ferries from Portsmouth to Guernsey take around 10 hours 15 minutes, with 1 daily and 5 weekly sailings.
Ferries from Channel Islands go to 9 ports including Portsmouth and Poole.
The price of the ferry depends on the route you choose and the season you travel in. The Poole to Jersey ferry costs £361 on average and the Portsmouth to Jersey ferry costs £256 on average. Ferries from Poole to Guernsey cost around £250, and ferries from Portsmouth to Guernsey cost approximately £258.
The cheapest ferry to Channel Islands depends on the route, season, ferry company and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. Prices are generally cheaper for foot passengers. We recommend booking your ferry tickets to Channel Islands in advance to get them at the cheapest price. Prices on the Poole to Jersey ferry start from just £34 and from just £43 on the Portsmouth to Jersey ferry.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on Channel Islands ferries. Channel Islands foot operators include DFDS Seaways, Brittany Ferries, Manche Iles Express & Islands Unlimited.
Yes, you can take your car on ferries to Channel Islands. Simply follow the signs at the port and staff will be on hand to guide you into the correct lane. Channel Islands car operators include DFDS Seaways & Islands Unlimited.
Yes, you can take your bike on ferries to Channel Islands. Channel Islands bicycle operators include DFDS Seaways, Manche Iles Express & Islands Unlimited.
Yes, you can take your pet on ferries to Channel Islands. We recommend checking the ferry operator's pet policy before you travel. Channel Islands pet operators include Brittany Ferries
It's easy to book ferry tickets to Channel Islands online at Direct Ferries using our Deal Finder. Enter your departure and arrival ports along the date you'd like to travel to see all available options. You can also compare alternative routes to find the best ferry to suit you.
We'd recommend booking in advance to get your tickets at the best possible price. You can also check out our Special Offers page and sign up to our email for exclusive offers.
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