Ferry to Canal Islands
The Best Deals on Ferries to the Channel Islands
The Channel Islands—Jersey and Guernsey—are a unique destination: geographically, they lie next to Normandy and Brittany, but they are part of the British Crown. Traveling by ferry allows you to explore them in your own car and combine your visit with a trip to France or England.
There are ferries to the islands from Saint-Malo, France, and from Portsmouth and Poole, England: DFDS operates the routes to Jersey, and Brittany Ferries operates the routes to Guernsey. There’s also a connection between Jersey and Guernsey, so you can visit both on the same trip.
The ferry companies operating routes to the Channel Islands are DFDS and Brittany Ferries. Here are the routes by port of arrival:
To Jersey: from Guernsey, Poole, Portsmouth, and Saint-Malo.
To Guernsey: from Jersey, Poole, Portsmouth, and Saint-Malo.
Routes
Cheapest ferry fare to the Channel Islands
The price of the ferry to the Channel Islands varies greatly depending on the season and the port of departure. From Saint-Malo, the crossing is short and is usually the most economical option; from England, the journey is longer. In July and August, car spaces sell out faster, so it’s best to book early.
With the Clickferry search tool, you can compare all departures and also book your return ticket as part of the same purchase.
Ferry Schedules to the Channel Islands
The frequency is lower than on other Channel routes and varies considerably between winter and summer. Check the search tool for the specific dates of your trip.
Where do the ferries to the Channel Islands depart from?
There are ferries to the Channel Islands from Guernsey, Jersey, Poole, Portsmouth, and Saint-Malo.
How long does the ferry to the Channel Islands take?
Poole – Jersey: approx. 4 hrs 30 min. Travel times may vary depending on the shipping line.
Which shipping companies sail to the Channel Islands?
The main ferry companies are DFDS and Brittany Ferries.
What is the cheapest ferry to the Channel Islands?
The price of the ferry to the Channel Islands varies greatly depending on the season and the port of departure. From Saint-Malo, the crossing is short and is usually the most economical option; from England, the journey is longer. In July and August, car spaces sell out sooner, so it’s best to book early.
