Portsmouth to Caen high speed ferry

Normandie Express fast ferry to Caen

The Brittany Ferries fast ferry from Portsmouth to Caen is the Normandie Express catamaran. It offers the quickest crossing on this route taking under 3¾ hours to reach France and carrying up to 850 passengers and 235 cars on each sailing. Experience panoramic views as you relax in the comfortable lounge and enjoy a snack from our French influenced onboard café.

• Departures on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings throughout the season
• The crossing takes as little as 3¾ hours
• Café, bar, shop and games room onboard
• Comfortable lounge with reclining seats

Choose the Portsmouth to Caen fast ferry to spend more time on holiday and less time travelling. Efficient boarding and a high-speed crossing provide the fastest way to reach Caen so you can start your holiday sooner.

Your choice of ferry sailing

Our cruise ferries, Mont St Michel and Normandie also operate on the Portsmouth to Caen route offering daytime and overnight sailing options every day. There are crossings to suit every passenger with Brittany Ferries:

• Speed across on the Normandie Express fast-craft
• Cruise across on the Mont St Michel or Normandie
• Snooze across in your comfortable cabin on an overnight crossing

We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of customer care and all our ferries offer clean, modern facilities and attentive, friendly staff to ensure your on board experience exceeds expectations.