Portsmouth is at the heart of a busy transport network, with links to France as well as major UK destinations. Ferries sail from Portsmouth to Le Havre on a regular basis, up to three times per day in the busy summer season. The ferry crossing takes 5 hours, 30 minutes to sail to the French port of Le Havre.

The harbour of Portsmouth is a lively social hub, peppered with shops, bars and restaurants. The promenades in the harbour area stretch for six kilometres adding to the appeal of this coastal city. The ferry terminal is the closest UK harbour to London and Paris, with around 3.5 million passengers sailing through each year.

The Main Continental Ferry Terminal provides excellent facilities for ferry passengers. An information desk is located in the main concourse, and there is also a cafeteria, bar, newsagents and gift shop. The ferry port facility also includes disabled toilets.

Pride of Le Havre is a magnificent ferry, and passengers enjoy a comfortable and relaxing crossing on this splendid vessel. Onboard, the spacious decks feature a number of shops, bars and restaurants. A host of entertainment is available for all the family making this crossing from Portsmouth to Le Havre a truly enjoyable experience.

Le Havre is the closest port to Paris, situated just 200kms south of the capital. It is also France’s busiest port, in terms of traffic. The terminal de Grande Bretagne, which is conveniently close to the bus and train station, caters for all P&O ferries from Portsmouth.

The ferry terminal facilities at Le Havre are quite basic, and the small tourist information desk is only open during the peak summer months. The main tourist information office for Le Havre can be found on Boulevard Clémenceau, next to the Pleasure Port. A small café provides light meals for hungry ferry passengers and a bureau de change allows new arrivals to purchase local currency.

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