Portsmouth to Cherbourg route map
Directions and route planning
For passengers taking ferries from Portsmouth to Cherbourg, these maps of Portsmouth and Cherbourg will help you with driving directions to and from the ports.
Portsmouth is the most convenient port for those coming from London, which is less than two hours drive. It is also easily accessible from the Midlands and the South with the M27 linking directly into the M3 and the motorway network.
You can reach Cherbourg easily by taking the N13 to Caen and the D901 to as shown on the map. This popular port is clearly signposted and is the destination for our fastest Channel crossings.
Cherbourg
Cherbourg is located on the picturesque Cotentin Peninsula, a region characterised by it's pretty historic towns that is perfect for a day trip or short break. It is well connected to the fast and efficient French road network for ease of travel to popular holiday areas such as Normandy, Brittany and further down into France.
Find out driving distances to some well-known tourist destinations using the table below.
DRIVING DISTANCES FROM CHERBOURG
| To | Miles (Km) |
|---|---|
| Bayonne, Aquitaine | 549 (878) |
| Biarritz, Aquitaine | 503 (825) |
| Bordeaux, Aquitaine | 423 (680) |
| Clermont Ferrand, Auvergne | 448 (717) |
| Brest, Brittany | 264 (423) |
| La Baule, Pays de la Loire | 227 (366) |
| Quimper, Brittany | 234 (384) |
| Paris, Ile de France | 216 (354) |
| Poitiers, Poitou Charentes | 300 (482) |
| Tours, Loire Valley | 224 (368) |
| Toulouse, Midi Pyrénées | 527 (865) |
| Bayeux, Normandy | 58 (93) |
| Mont St Michel, Normandy | 107 (173) |
| La Rochelle, Poitou Charentes | 278 (456) |
| Marseille, Provence Côte d'Azur | 703 (1132) |
| Nice, Provence Côte d'Azur | 805 (1295) |
| Angers, Pays de la Loire | 231 (371) |
| Nantes, Pays de la Loire | 212 (340) |
| Saumur, Pays de la Loire | 247 (397) |
Short breaks in Normandy
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Driving in France
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