Cherbourg port guide

Address and contact details

Quai de Normandie
Cherbourg
50100
Tel: 02 33 88 44 88
GPS Co-ordinates:   49.64485,-1.611565

Getting to Cherbourg ferry port

Cherbourg is one of the best-connected ferry ports in France. Brittany Ferries sail to Cherbourg from Poole and Portsmouth and offer the fastest available crossing to this port via our high speed ferry service from Poole.

By car

Take the N13 to Caen and the D901 to Cherbourg. Once in Cherbourg, it is easy to find the port, which is clearly signposted.

By taxi

Taxis can normally be found outside the terminal. If there are no taxis available, passengers are advised to contact the Brittany Ferries information desk in the terminal.

By bus

The nearest bus stop is on "Boulevard Maritime" near the cinema..

By train

Regular services operate from Cherbourg train station to Caen, Rouen, Paris St Lazare (via Caen) and Rennes (via Lison). Cherbourg train station is located in the centre of the town and is a 5 minute taxi journey from the ferry terminal.

By foot

It takes approximately 10-15 minutes to walk to the town centre and 40 minutes to the train station from the terminal.

Driving distances from Cherbourg

Cherbourg ferry port facilities

Baby changing room: There is a baby care/ changing room on the first floor, accessible by lift.

Bar: The bar is open all day, from early morning until late evening.

Bureau de change: There is a Bureau de Change facility (not operated by Brittany Ferries), which is open for ferry arrivals and departures.

Disabled facilities: There are ramps for disabled access and disabled parking spaces in the car park. Disabled toilet facilities can be found in the terminal. Wheelchairs are available from the Brittany Ferries information desk.

Showers: Showers can be found in the terminal. They are open for use during ship arrivals and departures. There is no charge for usage.

Souvenir and Paper Shop: This shop is open for arrivals and departures.

Telephones: Phonecard payphones can be found in the terminal. Phonecards can be purchased from the freight office counter or the Bureau de Change. There is also a credit card payphone.

Terminal opening hours: The terminal is manned for ship arrivals and departures.

Tourist Information: The tourist information desk is open throughout the year for ship arrivals and departures. For enquiries, please ring +33 233 93 52 52.

Parking at Cherbourg ferry port

There is a car park situated in front of the terminal. Parking here is free but for short stays only. There is also an area near the terminal where cars and caravans may park for the night. Also near the terminal, there is secure parking for longer stays.