Finding the ferry terminals:
Portsmouth – Portsmouth is the UK’s 2nd busiest ferry port. The distance between London and Portsmouth is shorter than London and Dover. With a choice of routes from the A3 or M3. Portsmouth also has excellent links with the Midlands, Wales and the M5 North. Found at the base of the M275. Follow signs to the Continental ferry port not the Isle of Wight Ferries. Passenger facilities – Bureau de Change, gift shop & cafeteria
Cherbourg – N13 from Caen (1hr 50mins) and the South, D901 from Barfleur (31mins 18miles), and the D904 from the West Coast. Paris 4hrs 15mins.