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The Plymouth to Roscoff ferry
Plymouth to Roscoff is Brittany Ferries' direct route from Plymouth to France, landing on the north coast of Brittany. Most sailings from Plymouth are overnight, taking an average of 9 to 10 hours with cabins on board, and there is a daytime sailing once a week that takes around 5 hours 15 minutes. Two ships work the route: the Armorique and Brittany Ferries' flagship, the Pont-Aven.
For anyone in Devon, Cornwall or the South West looking for a ferry to France, it is the closest crossing to home. Roscoff's port is at Bloscon, a gateway to Brittany, the Loire and Aquitaine.
Foot passengers can travel too. In summer a free shuttle, the Rosko Bus, runs every 15 minutes from the port into Roscoff. The Ligne 29 bus takes about 35 minutes to Morlaix, where the nearest railway station is.
- Plymouth's direct ferry to France, landing in Brittany
- Mostly overnight (9 to 10 hours), with a day sailing once a week (about 5h 15)
- Sailed by the Armorique and the Pont-Aven
- Foot passengers and pets carried
Plymouth to Roscoff ferry times
| Direction | Sailings | Usual departure times | Crossing time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth to Roscoff | About 6 a week, mostly overnight | Usually between 08:30 and 22:30 | About 5h 15 by day; 9 to 10 hours overnight |
| Roscoff to Plymouth | About 6 a week | Usually between 08:30 and 23:00 | About 6h 40 on average |
Crossing times and the overnight/day pattern are Brittany Ferries' figures (up to two sailings a day at busy times). Weekly counts, departure windows and the northbound average come from Direct Ferries' route data (updated 25 September 2026).
Source: brittany-ferries.co.uk, checked 28 September 2026. Timetables change by season; the search shows the sailings for your date.
What to know about the Plymouth to Roscoff crossing
- Overnight or day
- Most sailings from Plymouth are overnight, with cabins; a daytime sailing runs once a week. (brittany-ferries.co.uk)
- Foot passengers
- Yes, foot passengers can travel between Plymouth and Roscoff. (brittany-ferries.co.uk)
- Pets
- Pets are carried. Depending on the sailing and ship, they travel in your car, in the kennels or in a pet-friendly cabin. (brittany-ferries.co.uk)
- Check-in
- At least 45 minutes before departure, at Plymouth and at Roscoff. (brittany-ferries.co.uk)
- Passports and entry
- For France, your UK passport must have been issued less than 10 years before you arrive and be valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave the Schengen area, and short stays are limited to 90 days in any 180. Since the EU Entry/Exit System started on 12 October 2025, ferry passengers from ports other than Dover may be asked for fingerprints and a photo when they arrive. (gov.uk)
Where the ferry leaves from and arrives
- Plymouth (Millbay)
- Millbay, Plymouth PL1 3EW. About 15 minutes' walk from the town centre and 30 to 35 minutes from the railway station; there is no direct bus to the terminal. Foot passengers board by a gangway. (brittany-ferries.co.uk)
- Roscoff (Bloscon)
- Port de Bloscon, 29680 Roscoff. In summer the free Rosko Bus runs every 15 minutes to the town centre; Ligne 29 buses run to Morlaix (about 35 minutes), the nearest railway station. (brittany-ferries.co.uk)
Alternatives to the Plymouth to Roscoff ferry
- Portsmouth to St Malo: Brittany Ferries into eastern Brittany, from Portsmouth.
- Portsmouth to Caen (Ouistreham): Portsmouth to Normandy, for Paris and the Loire.
- Plymouth to Santander: Plymouth to northern Spain, twice a week outside winter.
Ports & operators on this route
Plymouth to Roscoff ferry — common questions
How long is the ferry from Plymouth to Roscoff?
About 5 hours 15 minutes on a daytime sailing, or an average of 9 to 10 hours overnight, according to Brittany Ferries.
How often does the Plymouth to Roscoff ferry sail?
Brittany Ferries runs up to two sailings a day at busy times. Most are overnight, with a daytime sailing once a week. Direct Ferries currently lists about six sailings a week.
Which ferries go from Plymouth to France?
Brittany Ferries sails direct from Plymouth to Roscoff in Brittany, on the Armorique and the Pont-Aven.
How much is the Plymouth to Roscoff ferry?
It depends on the date, the sailing and whether you take a vehicle. Use the search on this page for live fares.
Can I travel as a foot passenger from Plymouth to Roscoff?
Yes. In summer the free Rosko Bus runs every 15 minutes from the port into Roscoff.
Can I take my dog on the Plymouth to Roscoff ferry?
Yes. Depending on the sailing and ship, pets travel in your car, in the kennels or with you in a pet-friendly cabin.
Where does the Roscoff ferry dock?
At the Port de Bloscon in Roscoff, on the north coast of Brittany.
Where these facts come from
Checked by the CheapFerries editorial team on 2026-09-28. Operators change timetables and rules, so confirm details for your sailing when you book.
- brittany-ferries.co.uk www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/ferry-routes/ferries-france/plymouth-roscoff/about
- directferries.co.uk www.directferries.co.uk/plymouth_roscoff_ferry.htm
- brittany-ferries.co.uk www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/ferry-routes/planning/ports/plymouth
- brittany-ferries.co.uk www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/ferry-routes/planning/ports/roscoff
- gov.uk www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france/entry-requirements
- gov.uk www.gov.uk/entry-exit-system