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P&O Ferries saddles up for Tour de France

[ November 10, 2026   //   ]

P&O Ferries has been named the Official Ferry Transport Partner of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes Grand Départ Grande-Bretagne 2027 when the cycle race returns to the UK next summer.

It will draw on its extensive network to support the complex transport requirements of both the men’s and women’s events, helping teams, supporters and media, partners, service providers travel between the UK and mainland Europe.

The 2027 Tour de France will begin in Edinburgh on 2 July, with stages in Carlisle, Liverpool and Cardiff. The Grand Départ will mark the third time the UK has hosted the start of the race, following London in 2007 and Yorkshire in 2014.

The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift starts in Leeds on 30 July, covering 1,156 km across nine stages.

P&O Ferries chief executive Kasper Moos, said: “We are incredibly proud to be named the Official Ferry Transport Partner of the Grand Départ Grande Bretagne 2027. The Tour de France holds a special place in sporting history, and being part of its return to the UK is a real source of pride for everyone at P&O Ferries. Connecting the UK and Europe is at the heart of what we do, and we’re delighted to play our part in bringing this landmark event together.”

Director of the Tour de France, Christian Prudhomme, added:“Organising events on such a scale requires reliable and experienced partners. Thanks to its network and operational expertise, P&O Ferries will play a key role in the organisation of the event, ensuring the transport of teams, media, partners, vehicles and equipment between the United Kingdom and France.”

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