Book your trip to Jersey with confidence. You can easily change your booking for free up to 48 hours before your departure, with only the difference in fare to pay.
Travel safely by sea
Free amendments - If your plans change, you can easily change your booking for free up to 48 hours before your departure, with only the difference in fare to pay.
More space - We’ve significantly reduced the number of passengers we carry across our fleet so there’s room for everyone to enjoy a space of their own
Social distance - Social distance queuing will be introduced for boarding and for the use of all onboard facilities
Cashless - All onboard purchases will be cashless, for everyone’s protection
Ferries to Jersey from Portsmouth
The most adventurous and relaxing way to start your holiday from Portsmouth to Jersey is going by ferry.
Our Portsmouth to Jersey ferry connects England to Jersey; we are the only ferry company operating this route. Sailings run daily, except Sundays and crossings take a duration of 10 hours 20 minutes onboard Commodore Clipper, with a quick stop in Guernsey on the way.
Our Jersey to Portsmouth ferry connects journeys back from Jersey to England. This crossing also runs daily crossings with a sailing duration of around 9 hours.
If you’re after a fast ferry to Jersey, take a look at our Poole Jersey route. The crossing on the way to Jersey is during the day but on the way back to Portsmouth, you’ll be on an overnight sailing to help you relax and get some rest after your holiday. Sailings on every day of the week except for Sundays means you’ll be able to get to Jersey at a time that suits you.
Portsmouth Port
When planning your trip to Jersey from Portsmouth, be sure to make a note of all the information you’ll need about Portsmouth port. The page details how to get to Portsmouth port, its postcode and details on the facilities available at the ferry terminal.
If you’re taking your car on your holiday, be sure to leave plenty of time to get through check-in. For cars, check-in closes 60 minutes before departure.
If you’re travelling as a foot passenger, you can park your car at the harbour’s car park which is available at Portsmouth port. Don’t forget to allow enough time for foot passenger check-in which closes 40 minutes before departure.
Once you’ve booked your ferry travel to Jersey from Portsmouth, it’s time to start planning your journey. Find all the information you need on travel documents, how to book the right vehicle size and what you need to know if you’re travelling with a pet in our plan your journey section.
Portsmouth to Jersey times and information
To help you plan your trip to Jersey from Portsmouth, make sure to browse our timetables to ensure you’re getting to Jersey at a day and time that suits your one-way or return ferry trip.
The months of April to September make up our peak travel period where you’ll find sailings available every day, except Sunday, from Portsmouth to Jersey onboard Commodore Clipper. To take advantage of our best fares, book your ferry travel in advance.
If your travel dates are flexible, look out for our midweek sailings – you might find fares that suit your budget more than Friday or weekend sailings. Always bear in mind that travelling during a holiday period like Easter or summer holidays is in high demand, so book your ferry travel early, as soon as you know when you’d like to visit Jersey. Look out for the Live Chat on our website to speak to a member of our Customer Service team in case you need help with your booking.
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Sailing to Jersey from Portsmouth onboard Commodore Clipper
Sailing durations to Jersey from Portsmouth are around 10 hours and 20 minutes, so be sure to make the most of your time onboard and enjoy everything Commodore Clipper has to offer. You’ll be spoilt for choice onboard with a wide selection of hot or cold meals from one of the restaurants or bars. When deciding on a seat upgrade , you’ll be able to choose from the luxury Club Class and a range of cabins to help you enjoy your ferry travel experience. You can even spend some time in the Adore Duty Free shop, getting your hands on the many money-saving bargains available across fragrance, beauty products, top tech, gifts confectioner, wines, spirits and tobacco.
