Portsmouth to St Malo Ferries
Book a Portsmouth to St Malo ferry from just £130 one-way. Brittany Ferries run up to 7 sailings per week to the French port, located in the heart of Brittany.
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Ferry crossings from Portsmouth to St Malo
Located just off the M27 and with easy access links to the M3, the city of Portsmouth is a great departure point for those living in the west of England and the home counties. The ferry crossing to St Malo travels around the Channel islands and will get you to St Malo in around 11 hours. St Malo is a perfect starting point for holidays in Brittany, as well as excursions into the Dordogne region of France.
Brittany Ferries is the sole operator that provides sailings on the Portsmouth to St Malo route, with crossings taking between 9 and 11 hours in total depending on whether it’s a daytime or overnight sailing.
Book a ferry from Portsmouth to St Malo
from £130
Portsmouth – St Malo Ferry Timetable & Sailings
Brittany Ferries operates up to 7 sailings per week on the Portsmouth to St Malo crossing. Please note that unlike some other services to France, foot passengers are allowed on this service.
Check-in closes 45 minutes before the departure time, with the crossing taking on average 9 hours on daytime sailings and around 11 hours for overnight sailings. All departure/arrival times listed in the Portsmouth-St Malo timetables below are local times and are subject to change based on weather/tidal conditions.
Portsmouth to St Malo Timetable (November to March)
| Nov – Mar | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 20:15 | 08:00 |
| Wednesday | 20:15 | 08:00 |
| Friday | 20:15 | 08:00 |
| Sunday | 20:15 | 08:00 |
Portsmouth to St Malo Timetable (April to October)
| Apr – Oct | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 20:15 | 08:00 |
| Tuesday* | 20:15 | 08:00 |
| Wednesday | 20:15 | 08:00 |
| Thursday | 20:15 | 08:00 |
| Friday | 20:15 | 08:00 |
| Saturday | 20:15 | 08:00 |
| Sunday | 20:15 | 08:00 |
* The Tuesday sailing to St Malo only runs during the months of July and August
St Malo to Portsmouth Timetable (November to March)
| Nov – Mar | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30 | 18:20 |
| Tuesday | 20:30 | 07:45 |
| Thursday | 20:30 | 07:45 |
| Saturday | 20:30 | 07:45 |
St Malo to Portsmouth Timetable (April to October)
| Apr – Oct | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 10:30 | 18:20 |
| Tuesday* | 20:30 | 07:45 |
| Wednesday* | 10:30 | 18:20 |
| Thursday | 10:30 | 18:20 |
| Friday | 10:30 | 18:20 |
| Saturday | 10:30 | 18:20 |
| Sunday | 10:30 | 18:20 |
* The Wednesday sailing to Portsmouth only runs during the months of July and August. During these months the Tuesday sailing departs St Malo at 10:30 and arrives in Portsmouth at 18:20.
Facilities on the Portsmouth to St Malo Route
Brittany Ferries use the Bretagne cruise ferry for all sailings on the Portsmouth-St Malo route.
The Bretagne offers a range of facilities including luxury cabins, self-service and a la carte restaurants, sundecks, a piano bar and duty-free shopping.
There’s onboard entertainment for all the family, from a programme of entertainment for the kids to cabaret and live music. During school holidays keep a look out for Pierre Le Bear, the resident onboard cheeky mascot.
Like on other routes operated by Brittany Ferries, cabins are compulsory on all overnight sailings on the route between Portsmouth and St Malo. All 2 berth cabins have twin or bunk-style beds and ensuite facilities. 4 berth cabins have bunk-style beds, with the option to upgrade to include a TV and tea/coffee making facilities. There’s an additional option of a 3 berth cabin, which offers twin beds plus a sofa bed (a great option for smaller families). Parents can also pre-book a cot in cabin for any infants up to 24 months.
Wheelchair accessible cabins are available on the Bretagne. As well as offering more space, these cabins also feature an alarm and telephone.
Common questions on ferries to St Malo from Portsmouth
Overnight sailings from Portsmouth to St Malo take around 10 hours 45 minutes. Overnight sailings from St Malo take 11 hours on average, while daytime sailings from St Malo take just under 9 hours. Seasonal variations to schedules may apply, resulting in departure and arrival times changing.
Ferry tickets cost from as little as £130 one-way including car or £49 as a foot passenger for a daytime sailing. Prices for overnight sailings on the Portsmouth-St Malo are higher as you’ll be required to book a cabin (prices start at around £75), taking the cost to around £200+.
Most passengers should aim to check-in a mininum of 1 hour before departure. If you’re travelling with a pet you should check in 1.5 hours before depature at both St Malo and Portsmouth ferry terminal.
There is a multi-storey car park at the port which is just a few minutes walk from the port building. Parking is charged at £13 per day and it’s highly recommended you book in advance.
There’s no requirement to get a cabin for daytime sailings on the route, however there is an option to book one if you’d like some privacy. Cabins are compulsory for all overnight sailings on the Portsmouth-St Malo route with Brittany Ferries.
CROSSINGS FROM
£130*
- 7 sailings weekly from Portsmouth to St Malo
- 11 hour journey time
*Early bird price one-way for car