Jersey to Poole Ferry Crossing
The Jersey to Poole ferry links Elizabeth Terminal in St Helier, a short walk from the town centre, with the Port of Poole in Hamworthy, Dorset, on the English mainland. It is a day crossing of about 4 hours 30 minutes. The route runs in season, from April to October, with 1 sailing a day on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
What makes this route special:
- You reach mainland England with your own car, so your luggage is not limited.
- Your pet can come along, staying in your car while you pass through the St Helier terminal.
- Whoever collects you in Poole can park directly opposite the foot passenger hall.
Jersey to Poole Ferry Timetable
Jersey to Poole Ferry Tickets
The Jersey to Poole car ferry sails 1 sailing a day on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday during its season, which runs from April to October. Each crossing takes about 4 hours 30 minutes. You can book with a car or another vehicle, or travel as a foot passenger. Pets can be booked too.
Seating on board includes reclining seats with sea views. The cafeteria serves light bites, coffee and local Jersey dairy produce. A shop sells tax-free drinks, fragrances and sweets. Free Wi-Fi keeps you online, and a playroom keeps children busy. Facilities vary by operator and vessel.
You arrive at the passenger terminal at the Port of Poole in Hamworthy. If you bring a vehicle, you drive it off the ship when you arrive. Foot passengers walk through the terminal, where luggage trolleys are ready for your bags.
This crossing stays inside the Common Travel Area, which joins Jersey and the UK, so you do not pass routine immigration checks. Even so, every passenger must carry photo ID and be able to prove their identity and nationality. Visitors who are not British or Irish citizens may need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA), which covers both Jersey and the UK.
Jersey to Poole Ferry Companies
Jersey to Poole Ferry Route Map
Departing from Elizabeth Harbour, Jersey
The ferry from Jersey to the UK leaves from Elizabeth Terminal in St Helier, which is within walking distance of the town centre. The island bus station, Liberation Station at Liberty Wharf, is about a 10 minute walk away. A taxi rank stands outside the terminal, but Ports of Jersey advises booking a taxi ahead as availability can be limited.
The terminal car park is open around the clock and has 90 spaces. You can stay for up to 5 days and pay with the Pay by Phone app. Three free spaces for disabled badge holders are close to the entrance, and there is a covered bicycle rack in front of the building.
You can check in with a car or another vehicle, or as a foot passenger. Car passengers must check in at least one hour before departure. Foot passengers must check in at least 45 minutes before the sailing. Always check your booking confirmation for check-in times. More details are on our Jersey port page.
Arriving at Poole Ferry Terminal
Poole ferry terminal is part of the Port of Poole in Hamworthy. When you step off, luggage trolleys help with your bags, and the building has toilets and baby feeding facilities.
If someone is collecting you, the port's own passenger car park is directly opposite the foot passenger hall on New Harbour Road South, Hamworthy, Poole BH15 4AJ. It is pay on exit, by debit or credit card at the machines. Port staff can help passengers with reduced mobility: tell your ferry company at least 24 hours before you travel.
The crossing to Poole runs from April to October. Ferries from Jersey also sail year-round to Portsmouth on the English south coast. Find more on our Poole port page.