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Condor Ferries sails to the UK ports of Poole or Portsmouth from Guernsey, Jersey or St Malo daily throughout our peak travel months of April to September.
Travelling to Poole from Guernsey, Jersey or St Malo will get you to England the fastest, although sailing durations to the UK vary depending on where you’re travelling from. So, be sure to check our summary below to help you with some further information. No matter which of our routes you’re travelling on to get to the UK, our onboard experience will kick off your holiday to a great start – from deliciously hot meals to finding the perfect duty free gift.
Ferry routes to the UK
If you’re travelling to the UK, you have a choice of sailings.
From Guernsey, you can sail to Poole port onboard our high-speed ferry, Condor Liberation in 3 hours. Or, you can travel onboard our conventional ferry, Commodore Clipper, to Portsmouth port in just under 8 hours.
Travelling from Jersey to the UK means you can either sail to Poole port onboard Condor Liberation in just over 4 hours, or you can sail to Portsmouth port onboard Commodore Clipper’s overnight sailing in just over 9 hours.
If you’re travelling from St Malo to the UK, you’ll first take our other fast ferry, Condor Rapide then change ship to Condor Liberation in Jersey or Guernsey for your crossing to Poole, giving you a total sailing duration of 6 hours and 30 minutes.
Plan your trip
Whether you’re travelling to the UK by ferry for during the school holidays, a shopping trip or to visit family, be sure to book your travel well in advance for our best fares. Consider travelling on a week day instead of a weekend – you might find more options to suit your budget.
UK travel advice
Whether you’re heading to the UK on holiday or for business, Condor Ferries can take you to Poole or Portsmouth throughout the year, with stunning sea views along the way.
Here’s all the information you’ll need on which vehicle to book, our timetables, which travel documents to take and what to do when travelling with a pet. Looking for things to do while in the UK? Head over to our UK Travel Guides.
Booking the right vehicle
Travelling to the UK by car? Be sure to check out our Vehicle Size Guide to help you book the right vehicle for your ferry trip.
Our timetables to the UK
Looking for the perfect sailing time for your trip? Take a look at our timetables where you’ll be able to see our full availability for ferries to the UK.
Travelling with pets
Looking for information on travelling to the UK with your dog? Be sure to read our guide on ferry travel with your pet for everything you need to know.
Which travel documents do I need?
Wondering whether you need a passport to travel to the UK? Have a look at our FAQ for all the information you need on which travel documents you’ll need for your trip.
