Portsmouth port guide

Address and contact details

Wharf Road
Portsmouth
Hants
PO2 8RU
Tel: 0871 244 1402
GPS co-ordinates: 50.811823,-1.088367

Getting to Portsmouth ferry port

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 Harbour, both of which are close to the Port.

A shuttle bus runs to the port from Portsmouth & Southsea Station, and from the bus station next to Portsmouth Harbour Station, between the months of May - September. View the shuttle bus service schedule. Outside of these months a taxi should be taken from outside either train station at a cost of around £5.

By coach

Regular coach services go from Portsmouth port (from outside the terminal) to London Victoria and Heathrow Airport. From London, on-bound connections can be made to the rest of the UK. Services are operated by both National Express www.nationalexpress.com and Greyhound www.greyhounduk.com.

By foot

It takes approximately 20 minutes to walk to the ferry terminal from the town centre and 30 minutes from Portsmouth & Southsea train station.

Driving distances to Portsmouth ferry port

Portsmouth ferry port facilities

Baby changing room

There are baby-changing facilities on both the main concourse and mezzanine level.

Bar/Café

The bar and World Marché cafeteria are open from 5.30am - 11.30pm. Both pounds sterling and Euros are accepted.

Bureau de change

There is no Brittany Ferries Bureau de Change at the port. However, you can call and reserve your Euros from Brittany Ferries in advance. Simply call 0871 244 0426** at least 72 hours prior to your departure, quoting your booking reference and how many Euros you want and we'll have them ready for you when you check-in!

Services for the disabled

Wheelchairs are available in the terminal in case of emergencies. Two lifts connect the concourse with the mezzanine level.

Left luggage

This is situated behind the port security desk. A charge of £3 per day per item is made. No electronic equipment can be accepted. Left luggage cannot be left overnight and must be reclaimed before the terminal closes.

Lost property

Enquiries relating to lost property must be directed to the Port security office.

Shop

The Amigo shop is situated on the main concourse. This opens from 6.30am - 11.00pm Monday - Thursday, and 05.30am - 11.00pm Friday - Sunday.

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.

Internet

Spectrum Interactive internet kiosks are available on the mezzanine level. Free WiFi is available at Costa Coffee on the same mezzanine level.

Costa Coffee

There are Costa Coffee Cafés situated on both the main concourse and mezzanine level. These are open from 6.00am - 11.00pm Monday - Thursday, and 5.30am - 11.00pm Friday - Sunday.

Viewing deck

A viewing deck offers outdoor seating and views over the port.

Post box

This is situated outside the terminal, near the exit closest to the Brittany Ferries desk.

Truck Driver's facilities

A drivers' rest room is situated outside the terminal, opposite the Brittany Ferries freight office. This offers a vending service and is open 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.  Male and female shower rooms are located a short walk from the rest room, next to the Portsmouth Handling Services building

Parking at Portsmouth ferry port

The car park is inside the port and is operated by APCOA. 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. 516 spaces. The maximum height for vehicles in the car park is 2.2m high. Payment for the car park is made upon exit. If you have an early morning sailing Caravans / Motorhomes can be parked in the check-in lanes after midnight. The vehicle is parked at your own risk and should not be left unattended. Please note that no facilities are open overnight .Prices are shown below, however, customers may find cheaper parking through en.parkopedia.co.uk or www.Parkatmyhouse.com.