PORTSMOUTH GUIDE

Portsmouth Ferry Port Directions

By Car:

Take the exit at J12 on the M27 and continue along the M275 to Portsmouth. Follow the signs to the Continental Ferry Port and to the LD Lines terminal which is clearly marked.

New access to the northbound slip road on to the M275 gives easy access to cars and coaches to central Portsmouth.

By Coach:

National Express operates coaches between Portsmouth and Heathrow, Gatwick airport and the London Victoria coach terminal. Change at London Victoria terminal to travel elsewhere in the UK.

By Rail:

Frequent services are operated between Portsmouth and London Waterloo with an approximate journey time of 85 minutes. Services to London Victoria pass through Chichester, Brighton and Gatwick and services to Cardiff pass through Salisbury and Bristol. The station closest to the LD Lines terminal is “Portsmouth & Southsea” and is just a short taxi or shuttle bus ride from the Ferry port.

Portsmouth Ferry Port

Portsmouth, home of Royal Navy, is one of Britain’s fastest growing seafront destinations. The town’s iconic naval history and heritage seamlessly blend with the new culture of shopping centres, restaurants, bars and its calendar of exciting events.

The Ferry Port:

The Portsmouth Ferry Port was opened in 1976 and serves both passenger ferries and freight carriers. It attracts approximarely 3.5 million passengers every year because of the excellent road links it has with the rest of the U.K. It is Britain’s best connected port, with over seven routes linking it with France, the Channel Islands and Spain.

At the Portsmouth Ferry port, LD Lines runs a modern dock, enabling us to handle the port operations and administrative procedures efficiently and in conditions of utmost comfort and security.

The LD Lines Ferry terminal is equipped with a wide range of facilities for passenger use. These include:

Bureau de Change
Licensed Bar
Café/Restaurant
Tourist Information
Services for the Disabled
Left Luggage/ Lost Property
Public telephones / Fax
Toilets
Newsagent / Gift Shop
Baby Changing Facilities

Car Parking Facilities

Portsmouth ferry port has a multi-storey (24 hour) car park providing 516 passenger parking spaces, within easy reach of the main LD Lines ferry terminal. Disabled parking facilities are also available inside and outside the multi-storey car park and additional bays are available near the main LD Lines terminal building itself.

For any further information regarding the car parking facilities, you can call 023 9287 3378.

Things to Do/Visit:

Historic Dockyard:
Portsmouth’s historic dockyard is home to three world famous ships: The Mary Rose, Henry VIII's favourite warship, sank in 1545 but in a monumental feat was raised from the sea in 1982. It is the only surviving 16th century warship on display today. The HMS Victory was Lord Nelson’s famous warship, commanded by him in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 to defeat the combined forces of the French and Spanish fleets. It was on this ship that he famously uttered the words “Kiss me, Hardy…” shortly before dying of a gunshot wound to the lung and spine. The latest addition to the historic dockyard is the HMS Warrior 1860, which was the world’s first iron clad battleship and one of the largest, fastest and most innovative warships of the Victorian age.
In addition to these, there are about 12 museums around the dockyard documenting the important role of Portsmouth during World War II.
Charles Dickens’ Birth Place:
The famous writer; Charles Dickens, was born in a modest house in Portsmouth in 1812. The house has miraculously survived and is now preserved as a museum, furnished in the style of 1809 which is when John and Elizabeth Dickens set up the first home of their married life.
Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower:
In an historic setting, Gunwharf Quays brings the old and the new together. There are over 95 designer outlets, 30 cosmopolitan bars and restaurants, a 14-screen cinema, bowling alley, comedy club, nightclub and much more.
The Spinnaker Tower situated on the waterfront of Gunwharf Quays, is a 170 meter tall tower with awe-inspiring views overlooking the old Portsmouth harbour and the Solent.

Places to Eat and Drink:

8 Kings Road, Montparnasse, Truffles, Lemon Sole, Kitsch n' D'or and Rosie's Vineyard are some of the finest bars & restaurants in Portsmouth, and the nearest to the port, where you can enjoy dinner with live jazz on Friday evenings. There are also plenty more places to explore if you fancy a little walk down to the cobbled streets of Old Portsmouth.

Places to Stay:

Portsmouth offers a wide range of accommodation from small B&B’s to more luxurious hotels, whether you’re looking for a short break or a longer stay.

For more details, or to book your accommodation please visit LD Lines Holidays.

KEY DISTANCES:

Brighton: 85 km
Bristol: 155 km
London: 130 km
Oxford: 138 km
Southampton: 32 km

For information about the port and the car parking facilities, please visit the Portsmouth Ferry Port Guide.

LD Lines Terminal Address (Portsmouth Ferry Port)
Continental Ferry Port
Wharf Road
Portsmouth PO2 8QW,
United Kingdom.

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