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Portsmouth Ferry Terminal Guide

By Car

From London, take the M3 or A3. From the Midlands take the M3 to the A34, and from the South West take the A31. From Bristol and south Wales take the A36. These roads lead to the M275, from which an exit road leads directly to the port.

By Train

There are train services between Portsmouth and London Waterloo, taking 85 minutes. There are also services between London Victoria and Portsmouth passing through Chichester, Brighton and Gatwick. From Cardiff the train passes through Salisbury and Bristol. Portsmouth stations include Portsmouth & Southsea and Portsmouth The Hard Interchange, both of which are close to the Port.

By Coach

Regular coach services go from Portsmouth to London Victoria and Heathrow Airport. From London on-bound connections can be made to the rest of the UK.

There is a covered drop off and pick up area for foot passengers beside the main passenger terminal which provides additional space for coaches and taxis. There is also an allocated coach park adjacent to the main terminal.

Driving Distances

FromMiles (Km)
Bristol106 (170)
Birmingham161 (258)
Cardiff155 (250)
Exeter134 (216)
Glasgow449 (718)
London76 (121)
Manchester251 (404)
Newcastle343 (548)
Oxford84 (135)
Southampton19 (30)

Map and Distances to our Port in Portsmouth

Image depicting How to get to Portsmouth Terminal
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Portsmouth Terminal Facilities

Baby changing room

There is a baby-changing facility on the main concourse and travel centre.

Bar

The Ocean bar is open from 12pm to 2.30pm (depending on season) and from 6pm to 11pm. Both pounds sterling and Euros are accepted.

Cafeteria

The Java Café is open from 5.30am to 11.30pm. Opening times may differ according to season.

Bureau de change

It is possible to change money at the Brittany Ferries Information desk. There is also an Intercash and Travelex exchange facility.

Services for the Disabled

Wheelchairs are available in the terminal in case of emergencies.

Left Luggage

Left luggage is situated behind the port security desk at the terminal. A charge of £3 per day is made.

Lost Property

Enquiries relating to lost property must be directed to the Security/ Ferry Port Control Office.

Shop

This is situated within the Cafeteria.

Telephones

Coin, phonecard and credit card payphones are situated in the main concourse. There is also an information point for local facilities such as hotels, B&B's and taxis.

Truck Driver's Facilities

The rest room is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and provides truck drivers with a full compliment of vending services, TV, telephones, games and separate male and female washrooms.

Parking at Portsmouth Port:

The car park is inside the port. Use the left hand lane at the entrance to the car check-in area, and then follow the signs. Disabled parking is available on the ground floor. Luggage trolleys are available for a £1.00 deposit.

The maximum height for vehicles in the car park is 2.2m high. Payment for the car park is made upon exit.

Parking Charges in Portsmouth

Duration Fee
Up to 2 hours £2.50
4 hours £5.00
6 hours £7.50
8-24 hours £10.00
2 Days £17.50
3 Days £26.30
4 Days £35.00
5 Days £43.80
6 Days £52.50
7 Days £61.30
8 Days £70.00
9 Days £78.80
10 Days £87.50
Subsequent daily rate £8.50
Motorcycles FREE
Lost Tickets will be charged at the full daily rate

The car park is privately run by Central Parking Systems who can be contacted 023 9287 3378

Caravans can be parked in the check-in lanes after the last departure of the day. Please note that no facilities are open overnight.