June 20, 2025
- Brittany Ferries will operate a daily passenger and freight service between Poole and Cherbourg from 14 December 2025 to 29 March 2026.
- The route will be served by COMMODORE CLIPPER during the winter period.
- From 29 March 2026, BARFLEUR will resume service on the route.
Key Points:
- Confirms Brittany Ferries’ long-term commitment to the Port of Poole.
- Supports resilient year-round UK–France maritime connectivity.
- Aims to bolster the regional economy and maintain vital cross-Channel links.
New Rail-Ferry Freight Link:
- Poole to become UK hub for Brittany Ferries’ new Bayonne–Cherbourg–Poole freight corridor.
- First rail-connected trailers expected this month.
Source: Poole Harbour Commissioners
