Book online now . Depart from Portsmouth, Plymouth or Poole and travel to Cherbourg, St Malo, Caen, Le Havre or Roscoff. The most direct ferry services to Spain from Portsmouth and Plymouth to Santander and Bilbao in northern Spain.
Where is Brittany Ferries based?
Brittany Ferries careers
In the UK, we have port facilities and offices at 3 locations, Portsmouth, Poole and Plymouth.
How do you get to Brittany from UK?
Surrounded on three of its four sides by the sea, the ferry is an obvious option for coming to Brittany from the UK and Ireland.
Direct routes from the UK to Brittany.
| From | To | Ferry company |
|---|---|---|
| Poole | St-Malo | Condor Ferries www.condorferries.co.uk |
| Portsmouth | St-Malo | Brittany Ferries www.brittanyferries.com |
What are the main ferry ports in France?
Ferry Port Towns in France
- Cherbourg.
- St Malo.
- Caen.
- Le Havre.
- Roscoff.
What port does Brittany use?
Sitting at the western end of the Channel on Brittany’s coast, Roscoff port is a great entry point to France for those travelling to Brittany, the Loire and Aquitaine.
Is Brittany part of France or England?
Brittany, French Bretagne, Breton Breiz, région of France encompassing the northwestern départements of Ille-et-Vilaine, Morbihan, Côtes-d’Armor, and Finistère. Brittany is bounded by the régions of Basse-Normandie to the northeast and Pays de la Loire to the east.
Where are the ferry ports in England?
England
- Dover.
- Folkestone.
- Harwich.
- Heysham.
- Hull.
- Liverpool.
- Liverpool Birkenhead.
- Lymington.
How long is the ferry from UK to Brittany?
The Portsmouth Caen ferry route connects England with France. Brittany Ferries operates this route with 23 daily sailings and a high-speed ferry duration of approximately 5 hours 45 minutes.
How long is the ferry from Dover to Brittany?
The journey time between Dover and Brittany is around 6h 52m and covers a distance of around 937 km. This includes an average layover time of around 1h 33m. Operated by South Eastern Trains Service, Eurostar, Bus RATP and others, the Dover to Brittany service departs from Dover Priory and arrives in Rennes.
Where do Ferries go from UK to France?
Our ferries to France include crossings from Dover to Calais and Dunkirk, as well as from Newhaven to Dieppe, all with comfortable onboard facilities so you can enjoy the journey.
What are two major French ports?
10 significant ports in France
- The Autonomous Port of Paris.
- The Port of Marseille.
- The Port of Lyon.
- The Port of Le Havre.
- The Port of Deauville.
- The Port of Brest.
- The Port of La Pallice.
- The Port of Calais.
What is the most famous port in France?
Port of Marseille
This, known as the Marseille Fos Port, is France’s main maritime port, and handles both goods and passengers. With overall traffic of 88 million tons, it has two main sites, in northern Marseille from La Joliette to l’Estaque and in Fos-sur-Mer, about 31 miles northwest of Marseille.
Which French port is closest to Paris?
The distance from Calais to the capital is around 180 miles, However, Dieppe is the closest ferry port to Paris. It is situated just 120 miles away with the drive taking under 2 and a half hours.
Which is the best Brittany ferry?
Pont-Aven is Brittany Ferries’ flagship and possibly the most luxurious ferry currently in operation. The ship itself boasts stunning features, including a superb pool and leisure area, a wrap around promenade for pleasant deck strolls, and a dramatic five deck high atrium with panoramic views from the lifts.
Which French ferry port is closest to Spain?
Ferries to Spain
Bilbao is a bustling city and also our closest port to the border between France and Spain making it perfect for visiting Aquitaine and the Midi-Pyrenées.
Where do Brittany Ferries sail from in Santander?
The Brittany Ferries check-in area will be to the left as you enter the restricted area. Arriving from Santander city centre From the sea front at Pereda Gardens with the Brittany terminal on your left, follow the orange signs for “Ferry”. You will be directed to bear right on “Avenida de Castilla”.
Do people in Brittany speak English?
The people of Brittany all speak French, and many speak English quite well. Only 5% of the population can speak the Breton regional language.
How long is the train from Paris to Brittany?
Direct trains
Since the opening of the TGV Atlantique high speed rail service in July 2017, it only takes 1 hour and 30 minutes to get to Rennes, Brittany from Paris city centre by train !
Do they speak French in Brittany?
The main language of Brittany nowadays is French, however the traditional language of Breton (Brezhoneg) is much older. Records can also be found in Latin.
What is the busiest ferry port in UK?
Dover
Dover is the UK’s busiest passenger port and the busiest roll-on roll-off ferry port in Europe.
What is the biggest ferry in the UK?
Facilities. The Hollandica is a smoke-free ferry. Guests can smoke in a special smoking lounge on the outside decks. “The Stena Hollandica is the largest combined freight and passenger ferry in the world.”