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Portsmouth Terminal Guide

Portsmouth Ferry Terminal Address

Wharf Road, Portsmouth - TEL 0871 244 1402

Post code for satellite navigation/ mapping: PO2 8RU

By Car: From London, take the M3 or A3. From the Midlands take the M3 to the A34, and from the South West take the A31. From Bristol and south Wales take the A36. These roads lead to the M275, from which an exit road leads directly to the port.

By Train: There are train services between Portsmouth and London Waterloo, taking 85 minutes. There are also services between London Victoria and Portsmouth passing through Chichester, Brighton and Gatwick. From Cardiff the train passes through Salisbury and Bristol. Portsmouth stations include Portsmouth & Southsea and Portsmouth The Hard Interchange, both of which are close to the Port.

By Coach: Regular coach services go from Portsmouth to London Victoria and Heathrow Airport. From London on-bound connections can be made to the rest of the UK.

By Foot: It takes approximately 20 minutes to walk to the ferry terminal from the town centre and 30 minutes from Portsmouth & Southsea train station.

There is a covered drop off and pick up area for foot passengers beside the main passenger terminal which provides additional space for coaches and taxis. There is also an allocated coach park adjacent to the main terminal.

Driving Distances

FromMiles (Km)
Bristol106 (170)
Birmingham161 (258)
Cardiff155 (250)
Exeter134 (216)
Glasgow449 (718)
London76 (121)
Manchester251 (404)
Newcastle343 (548)
Oxford84 (135)
Southampton19 (30)

Map and Distances to our Port in Portsmouth

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Portsmouth Terminal Facilities

Baby changing room: There is a baby-changing facility on the main concourse and travel centre.

Bar: The Ocean bar is open from 12pm to 2.30pm (depending on season) and from 6pm to 11pm.

Cafeteria: The Java Café is open from 5.30am to 11.30pm. Opening times may differ according to season.

Services for the Disabled: Wheelchairs are available in the terminal in case of emergencies.

Left Luggage: This is situated behind the port security desk at the terminal. A charge of £3 per day is made. No electronic equipment can be accepted.

Lost Property: Enquiries relating to lost property must be directed to the Security/ Ferry Port Control Office.

Shop: This is situated within the Cafeteria.

Telephones: Coin, phonecard and credit card payphones are situated in the main concourse. There is also an information point for local facilities such as hotels, B&B's and taxis.

Truck Driver's Facilities: The rest room is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and provides truck drivers with a full compliment of vending services, TV, telephones, games and separate male and female washrooms.

Parking at Portsmouth Terminal: The car park is inside the port. Use the left hand lane at the entrance to the car check-in area, and then follow the signs. Disabled parking is available on the ground floor. Luggage trolleys are available for a £1.00 deposit. 516 spaces.

The maximum height for vehicles in the car park is 2.2m high. Payment for the car park is made upon exit.

Parking Charges in Portsmouth

Duration Fee
Up to 2 hours £3.00
Up to 4 hours £6.00
Up to 8 hours £9.00
8-24 hours £12.00
2 Days £20.00
3 Days £30.00
4 Days £40.00
5 Days £50.00
6 Days £60.00
7 Days £70.00
8 Days £80.00
9 Days £90.00
10 Days £100.00
Subsequent daily rate £10.00
Motorcycles FREE
Lost Tickets will be charged at the full daily rate

The car park is privately run by APCOA who can be contacted 02392 873378

Caravans can be parked in the check-in lanes after the last departure of the day. Please note that no facilities are open overnight.

All information was accurate as of 6th January 2010