Poole - Guernsey
Crossing approx. 3 hours
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The second Channel Island
Ferries to Guernsey
Compare the crossings to St Peter Port and pick the boat that fits your trip, then check the departures for your date
- High-speed from Poole in about 3 hours - the fastest UK-to-islands crossing
- Conventional sailings from Portsmouth up to six times a week
- St Peter Port opens the whole bailiwick - Herm, Sark and the St Malo link
- Guernsey sails with Brittany Ferries since the 2025 split
- Prices shown live at the booking step
Popular routes
Popular routes to Guernsey
The crossings to and from Guernsey with duration, operator and a booking route.
Prices per person, one way
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Route map
Guernsey ferry routes at a glance
All ferry links of Guernsey - the UK crossings from Poole and Portsmouth, the inter-island boat to Jersey, the Normandy link to Dielette and the St Malo connection. Click a line for duration and operator.
- Brittany Ferries
- Islands Unlimited
- Manche Iles Express
Brittany Ferries3 hours
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Which ferry to Guernsey?
Guernsey has the best fast connection of the Channel Islands: the high-speed ferry from Poole reaches St Peter Port in about 3 hours, quick enough that the island works as a long weekend from most of southern England. The conventional ship from Portsmouth sails up to six times a week and is the boat for vehicles, luggage and the days when the fast craft stays in port. Since the 2025 operator split, Guernsey's services run under Brittany Ferries, with Condor as the sister brand.
The route detail - check-in, on board, arrival - is on the Portsmouth to Guernsey page; departures for your date are in the timetable.
Arriving at St Peter Port
St Peter Port is the arrival the brochures promise: the harbour sits directly below the town, Castle Cornet guards the breakwater, and the High Street climbs behind the quay. Nowhere on the island is more than about twenty minutes' drive, and the capital itself needs no vehicle at all. Fast-ferry times flex with tide and weather - check your booking confirmation on the day.
The bailiwick beyond
St Peter Port is the springboard of the whole bailiwick. Seasonal boats reach Herm in about twenty minutes and Sark - car-free, cliff-edged, worth the day - in under an hour. The inter-island service links to Jersey, the Normandy boat crosses to Dielette, and the southern route continues to St Malo, where Brittany begins. The Channel Islands guide shows how the legs combine into one trip.
Paperwork, pets and practicalities
Guernsey lies inside the Common Travel Area: UK citizens cross without a passport (carriers ask for photo ID), and pets travel a direct UK route without EU paperwork. The French links are full border crossings - passports, EU customs, and for dogs the animal health certificate. Fares move with season and boat type, foot passenger tickets price low on both UK routes, and the binding total appears in the booking step; the prices page explains the pattern.
FAQ Guernsey
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the ferries to Guernsey.
What is the fastest ferry to Guernsey?+
The high-speed ferry from Poole: about 3 hours to St Peter Port, the fastest UK-to-islands crossing of all. The Portsmouth sailing is the conventional alternative with up to six departures a week - slower, steadier, and the better boat for vehicles and rough forecasts.
Which company sails to Guernsey?+
Brittany Ferries - Guernsey chose it in the 2025 operator split, with Condor continuing as the sister brand; Jersey went to DFDS. For a two-island trip you book each leg with its operator and bridge them with the inter-island boat; the Channel Islands guide explains the split.
Do I need a passport or pet paperwork?+
Guernsey is inside the Common Travel Area: UK citizens travel without a passport (carriers ask for photo ID), non-UK nationals should carry theirs, and pets cross a direct UK route without EU paperwork. The French links to St Malo and Dielette are proper border crossings with the full rules.
Do I need a car on Guernsey?+
Less than almost anywhere: the island is about seven miles by four, St Peter Port works entirely on foot, and buses circle the coast. A car helps with the quieter west-coast bays - and if you bring one, the conventional Portsmouth ship is the roomier boat.
Can I visit the smaller islands from Guernsey?+
That is Guernsey's trump card. Seasonal boats from St Peter Port reach Herm in twenty minutes and Sark in under an hour, the inter-island service links to Jersey, and the southern route continues to St Malo - the Poole - St Malo fast ferry even calls here on its way.
Ready for Guernsey?
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