Ferry from Barneville-Carteret to Jersey

When planning your trip with the Barneville-Carteret - Jersey ferry, you can take advantage of the fixed discounts available to specific passenger categories. Typically, infants and toddlers up to 3 years old are entitled to 80% off the regular ticket fare, while children under 15 receive a 20% discount on standard prices.

Manche Îles Express operates the crossing from Barneville-Carteret to Jersey with high-speed ferries. Onboard, you will find basic amenities and services, such as comfortable air-conditioned lounges and spacious outdoor decks, a snack bar serving hot drinks, cold drinks, sweets and sandwiches, as well as a duty-free shop selling alcohol, tobacco, confectionery, and snacks.

Accessibility

Manche Îles Express offers boarding assistance to travellers with disabilities and reduced mobility. For further details and information, contact the company when booking so they can make suitable arrangements for boarding and the crossing.

Cabins and accommodation

Are there cabins on the ferry?

No, due to the short duration of the Barneville-Carteret to Jersey trip, there are no cabins available on the ferries.

Can I book business-class seats?

No, Manche Îles Express does not offer business-class, VIP or other premium seating options on the France - Jersey crossings. Standard deck/lounge seating is included in the ticket price.

Luggage

When travelling with Manche Îles Express, you can bring up to 20 kg of luggage. The operator may refuse particularly heavy or bulky luggage, and not following the luggage conditions may incur a €15 charge.

Pet travel

Pets are not allowed on the ferries operated by Manche Îles Express on the Barneville-Carteret - Jersey route.

Here are some useful tips for your ferry trip from Barneville-Carteret to Jersey:

• The ferry terminal in Granville can get crowded, especially during the high season, so we recommend you arrive at least 1-1.5 hr ahead of your ferry’s departure.
• The Channel can get a bit rough, so if you are sensitive to the waves, consider taking seasickness tablets before the trip. As always, you can discuss your options with your pharmacist or doctor.
• If you are heading to the Channel Islands on a short trip, make sure you book your return ticket on the Jersey - Barneville-Carteret ferry, for peace of mind.
• Keep in mind that there is a time difference between France and the Channel Islands, with Barneville-Carteret being 1 hr ahead of Jersey.
• From France, you can also travel to Jersey from the port towns of Saint-Malo and Granville. For more information on these crossings, check out the France - Jersey ferries.
• Jersey is also connected by ferry to Poole and Portsmouth in the UK and many other Channel Islands. For more details on all routes, ticket prices and operators, check out the Jersey ferry schedules.

Where to take the ferry from Barneville-Carteret to Jersey

Ferries to Jersey typically depart from the passenger ferry terminal at the Port of Carteret, on the Carteret waterfront. This is Barneville-Carteret’s only ferry terminal, and services to Jersey are for foot passengers only.

The terminal is a short walk from Carteret’s harbourfront cafés, restaurants and shops, while Barneville town centre is about 4 km away. There is a ticket office and basic passenger amenities at the terminal, as well as parking immediately outside.

How to get to the port of Barneville-Carteret?

• By car: follow the D903 towards Carteret, then the signs for Port de Carteret and Gare maritime.
• By bus and train: there is no railway station in Barneville-Carteret, then nearest ones are in Valognes (30 km) and Cherbourg (40 km). Regional Nomad bus lines connect Valognes and Cherbourg to Barneville-Carteret.
• By taxi: the taxi ride from Valognes station usually takes around 35-40 min.

Where does the ferry arrive in Jersey?

Ferries from Barneville-Carteret normally dock at the port of St Helier, the main harbour of Jersey. This is the primary gateway for passenger ferries and is within walking distance of St Helier town centre, on Jersey’s southern coast.

In the area around the port, you will find cafés, shops, car rental services, and tourist information points. There are also bus connections and taxi services available right outside the terminal, offering access to other parts of the island. From the port, you can easily reach hotels, restaurants, and major attractions either on foot or via public transport.