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Plymouth to Roscoff as a Foot Passenger: The Complete 2027 Guide
Travelling to Roscoff as a Plymouth to Roscoff foot passenger is entirely possible — and for many travellers, it’s the smartest way to cross. Whether you’re heading to Brittany for a cycling trip, travelling light for a short break, or simply prefer to leave the car at home, this guide covers everything you need to know. From getting to Plymouth Millbay by train or on foot, to check-in, reserved seats versus cabins, onboard, disembarking in Roscoff, getting into town and hiring a car at the port — everything is covered with up-to-date 2027 information.
Last updated: October 2026 | Information checked against Brittany Ferries and Plymouth Millbay official sources
👣 Foot Passenger Fast Facts — Plymouth to Roscoff
£38+
Foot passenger from
60 min
Check-in closes before departure (check e-ticket)
2 × 20kg
Max luggage recommended
15 min
Roscoff town on foot
✅ Foot passengers are welcome on all Plymouth to Roscoff sailings — no vehicle required
✅ Overnight sailings require a cabin or reserved seat — you cannot travel overnight without one, but a £10 reserved seat is a valid option
✅ Direct gangway from terminal to ship at Plymouth — no shuttle bus needed, unlike many other ports
✅ No direct bus from Plymouth train or coach station to the terminal — taxi or Beryl e-bike recommended
✅ Valid passport required — no other document is accepted for travel to France
Foot passenger fares from £38 | Add a £10 reserved seat or a cabin from £57+ | Book early for best prices
Can You Travel as a Foot Passenger on the Plymouth to Roscoff Ferry?
Yes — as a Plymouth to Roscoff foot passenger you’re welcome on every sailing operated by Brittany Ferries. Whether you’re arriving by train, cycling to the port, or taking a taxi from Plymouth city centre, you don’t need a vehicle to make this crossing. Plymouth Millbay is well set up for foot passengers, with a direct gangway from the terminal building straight onto the ship — no bus transfer required.
The most important thing to understand before booking is the difference between overnight and daytime sailings. Most Plymouth to Roscoff crossings are overnight — departing at 22:00 or 22:30 (20:30 on the Thursday Pont-Aven) and arriving in Roscoff at 08:00 local time on most mornings, or 10:15 after the Saturday-night sailing because of that night’s sailing pattern (in the peak weeks of 24 July – 29 August the Friday sailing arrives at 07:00). On overnight sailings, a cabin or reserved seat is compulsory — you cannot travel overnight without one. Daytime sailings — the Friday 08:30 Armorique from Plymouth (plus Saturday 15:00 and Sunday 08:30 in the peak weeks), the afternoon Armorique sailings from Roscoff and the Sunday 09:45 Pont-Aven from Roscoff — do not require either — you can simply use the onboard lounges, restaurants, and decks for the crossing.
⚠️ Pets and foot passengers: Brittany Ferries doesn’t take pet bookings for foot passengers (or for cyclists and motorcyclists). To bring a dog, cat or ferret you need a car — your pet can then travel in your vehicle, a pet-friendly cabin, or the Pont-Aven’s kennels. The only exception is a registered assistance dog. Contact Brittany Ferries on 0330 159 7000 to arrange this.
Foot Passenger Prices 2027
Foot passenger fares on the Plymouth to Roscoff ferry start from £38 per person one way — considerably cheaper than travelling with a vehicle. On overnight sailings, add a reserved seat or cabin on top. Cabin prices below are overnight prices — the lowest we found; actual fares vary by date, season, and how far ahead you book. Peak summer sailings are the most expensive.
Ticket / Add-On
From Price
Notes
Foot Passenger (one way)
£38+
Per person. Access to all onboard lounges, decks and restaurants.
+ Reserved seat (per person)
£10
Fixed price. Reclining seat (deck 9 on the Pont-Aven). Required on overnight sailings if not booking a cabin.
+ 2-berth inside cabin
£57+
Pont-Aven from £57+, Armorique from £71+ (£32+ daytime). No window, bunk beds, ensuite.
+ 4-berth inside cabin
£77+
Pont-Aven from £77+, Armorique from £93+ (£42+ daytime). Bunk beds, ensuite. Best value per head for groups or families.
Private balcony, twin beds + sofabed, TV with Video-on-Demand, breakfast or hot drinks, minibar, macaroons.
Foot passenger + bicycle (one way)
£50+
Standard bikes and e-bikes. Tandems and trailers: call 0330 159 7000.
💡 Reserved seat vs cabin: The reserved seat (£10, fixed price) is the cheapest option for overnight sailings — a reclining seat in a shared lounge. A cabin gives you a private room with bunk beds, an ensuite bathroom, fresh linen, and towels. Cabins are priced per cabin not per person, so four people sharing a 4-berth cabin from £77+ pay around £19.25 each. For a solo traveller, even a 2-berth inside cabin from £57+ offers far better sleep than a recliner for a relatively small uplift. Our guide to all cabin grades and prices covers every option on both ships.
Getting to Plymouth Millbay as a Foot Passenger
Plymouth Millbay terminal is reachable on foot, by taxi, or using a Beryl e-bike from the city centre and stations. One thing worth knowing upfront: there is no direct bus from Plymouth train station or coach station to the ferry terminal. Allow plenty of time for your journey to the port.
🚆 By Train
Plymouth North Road station has direct services from London Paddington (around 3–3.5 hours), Exeter (around 1 hour), Bristol, Cardiff, and the South West. Great Western Railway is the main operator.
From the station, the terminal is 30–35 minutes’ walk or a short taxi ride (around £5–7). There is no direct bus from the station to the port. Beryl e-bikes are docked near Plymouth North Road station — a quick and easy option for the journey to Millbay.
🚌 By Coach
National Express coaches run direct services to Plymouth from London Victoria and from many other UK cities. The coach station is in the city centre.
From Plymouth coach station, the terminal is 25–30 minutes’ walk or a taxi ride of around £5. Again, no direct bus service connects the coach station to Millbay — taxi or Beryl e-bike are the practical options.
🚶 On Foot / By Taxi / Beryl e-bike
From Plymouth city centre, the terminal is approximately 15 minutes’ walk — a manageable distance with a backpack or rolling luggage. Plymouth Hoe is close by, and the Barbican is around 20 minutes’ walk from the terminal — both make for an enjoyable walk on a fine evening.
Beryl e-bikes are available at Plymouth Millbay port itself and near the train and coach stations — an easy and economical way to cover the distance with luggage. Taxis are available from all stations and the city centre. Terminal address: Millbay, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3EW.
🌙 Late night departures: Most overnight sailings depart at 22:00 or 22:30 (20:30 on the Thursday Pont-Aven). If you’re travelling from further afield, consider arriving in Plymouth earlier in the evening to explore the Barbican or Plymouth Hoe before your crossing — both are within easy walking distance of Millbay terminal. The terminal has a café and bureau de change (Mon–Fri 09:00–17:15, Sat–Sun 10:30–16:00, plus all arrivals/departures).
Step-by-Step: Checking In at Plymouth Millbay as a Foot Passenger
The process at Plymouth Millbay is straightforward for foot passengers. As a Plymouth to Roscoff foot passenger you don’t join the vehicle check-in lanes — head straight into the terminal building. Check-in for foot passengers closes 60 minutes before departure — aim to arrive an hour earlier — always check your e-ticket, as the time shown there is the one for your sailing. For a 22:00 overnight sailing, aim to arrive by about 20:00, a little earlier in peak season.
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Go Directly to the Terminal Building
Follow Brittany Ferries signs to Plymouth Millbay terminal. As a foot passenger, go straight to the terminal building entrance — do not join the vehicle check-in lanes outside. Check-in usually opens 2 hours before sailing; you can generally wait in the queue if you arrive a little earlier, as long as there isn’t another sailing before yours. Dogs on a lead are permitted inside Plymouth terminal — muzzles are not required here (different from Roscoff).
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Check In at the Brittany Ferries Desk
Present your booking reference and valid passports for all passengers at the check-in desk. You’ll receive a boarding card which also acts as your cabin key if you’ve booked one — the first digit of your cabin number tells you which deck you’re on. Keep your boarding card safe and away from your mobile phone — it demagnetises easily.
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Use the Terminal Facilities
Once checked in, you can relax in the terminal. Facilities include a café (open for arrivals and departures), toilets with baby changing, a Changing Places facility (key from Brittany Ferries desk), and a bureau de change. A wheelchair is available on request from the Brittany Ferries desk for boarding assistance. Listen for boarding announcements.
4
Security Check & Passport Control
When boarding is announced, make your way to the boarding gate with your boarding card and passport ready. You’ll pass through passport control and then security before boarding. Keep documents accessible — random spot checks may occur. Cooperate with all border officials.
5
Board the Ship — Directly from the Terminal
Plymouth Millbay has a direct gangway from the terminal building to the ship — foot passengers walk straight on board carrying their own luggage. There is no bus transfer at Plymouth, unlike many other ferry terminals. No luggage assistance is provided between the terminal and the ship. If you have reduced mobility, contact Brittany Ferries’ accessibility team (0330 159 7005, access@brittanyferries.com) at least 48 hours before departure — see our accessible travel guide.
💡 Special travel needs: If you or anyone in your party has needs that may affect your journey, contact Brittany Ferries at least 48 hours before departure so they can make appropriate arrangements. Call the accessibility line on 0330 159 7005 or email access@brittanyferries.com.
Luggage as a Foot Passenger
The most important practical consideration for foot passengers is luggage. Unlike vehicle passengers whose bags stay in the car, foot passengers carry everything themselves — through the terminal, up the gangway, and along ship corridors to the cabin. There are no porters and no baggage handlers between the terminal and the ship.
📏 Luggage Guidance
Brittany Ferries recommends a maximum of two pieces of luggage weighing 20kg each per passenger. This is guidance rather than a hard limit — but it reflects reality. You carry everything from the taxi or train platform all the way to your cabin.
A wheeled suitcase plus a backpack or daypack works well — the suitcase can go in the baggage room on deck 6, while the backpack carries your overnight essentials to the cabin.
🧳 Baggage Room Onboard
Both the Armorique and Pont-Aven have a baggage room on deck 6 where larger bags can be stored during the crossing. You don’t need to haul everything into your cabin — leave the big case there and take just your overnight essentials.
The baggage room is locked during the crossing and opens 20–30 minutes before arrival at Roscoff. Plan accordingly — don’t put anything you’ll need during the crossing in the baggage room.
🚴 Cyclists and Backpackers
Cyclists are treated as foot passengers — book a foot passenger + bicycle ticket from £50. You push your bike up the ferry ramp onto the vehicle deck — cyclists don’t use the foot-passenger gangway — and crew strap it to the wall. Panniers and bags come with you as your personal luggage. See our cycling guide. Tandems and trailers cannot be booked online — call Brittany Ferries on 0330 159 7000.
Roscoff is one of Europe’s finest cycling destinations — the Vélomaritime V7 coastal route begins right outside the port entrance, making it an ideal starting point for a Brittany cycling tour.
⚠️ No luggage assistance: Brittany Ferries does not provide assistance to foot passengers with their luggage between the terminal and the ship. If you have reduced mobility or heavy luggage, contact Brittany Ferries at least 48 hours before departure to arrange appropriate assistance.
Reserved Seats & Cabins for Foot Passengers
On overnight Plymouth to Roscoff sailings (most of the timetable), a cabin or reserved seat is compulsory — you cannot travel overnight without one. On daytime sailings, neither is required, though both can be optionally booked. These are the lowest prices we found — price and availability depend on when you travel and how far ahead you book.
What’s included in every cabin: ensuite bathroom, air conditioning, fresh bed linen and towels, soap and shower gel. Continental 2-pin sockets (220v) plus 110v shaving socket — bring a UK adaptor or buy one from the boutique. Your boarding card is your cabin key. Vacate 30 minutes before arrival.
Which Option is Best for Different Foot Passengers?
💺 Budget Travellers
Reserved seat £10 (fixed price). A reclining seat in a shared lounge, valid for overnight sailings. Cheaper than any cabin, but you’ll be in a shared public area for the crossing. The seats are recliners, not flat beds. Perfectly adequate for a single overnight if you’re on a tight budget. Note that the ferry forums suggest reserved seats can be noisy — ear plugs help.
🎒 Solo Travellers
Best pick: 2-berth inside cabin from £57+ (Pont-Aven) or £71+ (Armorique). Private room, bunk beds, ensuite bathroom. Guaranteed privacy and a proper night’s sleep. The upgrade from a reserved seat to a 2-berth inside is relatively modest in cost and transformative in comfort for an overnight crossing of 7½–11¼ hours.
👫 Couples
Best pick: 4-berth inside cabin from £77+ (Pont-Aven) or £93+ (Armorique), or a 2-berth window cabin from £67+ (Pont-Aven). The 4-berth inside gives a private room at excellent value — the cabin is priced per cabin, not per person. For a special trip on Pont-Aven, the 4-berth Commodore cabin with its private balcony is genuinely memorable.
👨👩👧 Families & Groups
Best pick: 4-berth inside or 4-berth Club cabin. Cabins are priced per cabin — a family of four sharing a 4-berth from £77+ pays around £19.25 each. Children love the bunk beds. Pre-book cots for infants under 24 months (maximum one per cabin). Upper bunks on both ships have a short fold-out rail at one end (except in the wheelchair-accessible cabins), but it only covers part of the bunk — which is why they carry a ‘not suitable for children’ sticker. We’d suggest a bed guard if a child is going up top — they’re issued first come, first served, so head to the Information Desk as soon as you board — and put the youngest in a lower bunk.
💡 Seasickness: Lying flat in a cabin is far more effective than sitting upright in a reserved seat if the sea is rough. Lower decks experience less motion than upper decks. If you’re prone to seasickness, a lower-deck cabin is worth the extra cost. You cannot request a specific cabin number online — call 0330 159 7000 after booking to note a deck preference (not guaranteed but noted).
Onboard: What to Expect as a Foot Passenger
Most Plymouth to Roscoff crossings are on the Armorique, with the Pont-Aven — Brittany Ferries’ flagship and the largest ship in its fleet — sailing on Thursdays overnight from Plymouth and Sundays by day from Roscoff in 2027. Both are proper cruise ferries with restaurants, bars, a boutique, entertainment, and comfortable cabins. For the complete deck-by-deck breakdown, see our onboard facilities guide.
🍽️ Dining
Armorique: Le Restaurant (self-service, deck 7), Le Café (deck 6). Pont-Aven: Le Flora (à la carte), La Belle Angèle (self-service), Le Café du Festival, piano bar Le Fastnet (all deck 7). Food Pass available: Small £25, Medium £40, Large £50 — valid in all cafés and restaurants.
🛍️ Duty-Free Boutique
Opens approximately 15 minutes after departure. Wine, spirits, perfume, confectionery, and French produce at French prices. Wine and tobacco not sold within UK territorial waters. Payment accepted in euros or sterling, cash or card.
📶 Wi-Fi & Data
Surf Free: 1 hour free (Armorique), 90 minutes free (Pont-Aven). Surf One Way: €15 (Armorique) / €25 (Pont-Aven). Turn off mobile data roaming before boarding — offshore maritime networks are not covered by UK roaming. Connect to ‘Brittany Ferries Connected’. If the login page doesn’t appear, visit getwifi.no. Wi-Fi is around 10% cheaper when added to your booking — see our prices and booking guide.
🎬 Entertainment
Two cinemas on both ships (not wheelchair accessible). Adults €9, children (up to 12) €7.50, family (2+2) €30 for U/PG films only. All films in English, no subtitles. Games Planet (video games + air hockey). Ferrynauts app for ages 7–13. Pierre le Bear during school holidays.
🐾 Travelling with Pets
Foot passengers cannot travel with pets on the Plymouth to Roscoff ferry. Pets require a vehicle booking. The pet exercise area (both ships) requires dogs to be muzzled and on a lead. This is strictly enforced — unmuzzled dog in the exercise area: €200 fine.
ℹ️ Information Desk
Open 24 hours on both ships. If you lose your boarding card/cabin key, visit with your travel documents. Walk-up cabins occasionally available on off-peak daytime sailings at the information desk — do not rely on this as a strategy.
⏰ Time zones: Roscoff is 1 hour ahead of Plymouth year-round. The wake-up signal — ‘Dihun – Le Réveil’ by Carlos Núñez — plays approximately 1 hour before arrival. Vacate your cabin 30 minutes before docking. Time on board is always UK time.
Arriving in Roscoff as a Foot Passenger
Overnight sailings arrive at Roscoff at 08:00 local time on most mornings, or 10:15 after the Saturday-night sailing because of that night’s sailing pattern (in the peak weeks of 24 July – 29 August the Friday sailing arrives at 07:00). The Friday 08:30 daytime sailing from Plymouth arrives at 15:00 French time. The port is Port de Bloscon, Roscoff, 29680. Here’s what to expect on arrival and how to get into Roscoff town and onward into Brittany.
⏰ Vacate your cabin: Leave your cabin and take all belongings at least 30 minutes before the ship docks. The wake-up signal plays approximately 1 hour before arrival. Have your passport ready — French border control takes place before you exit the terminal. On your first trip under the EU Entry/Exit System (EES), your fingerprints and photo are taken here; there’s nothing to do before you sail and no fee.
Getting from Roscoff Port into Town and Beyond
A ramp-equipped shuttle bus transfers foot passengers between the ship and the terminal building at Roscoff — the shuttle is fully wheelchair accessible. Once through passport control and into the arrivals area, your options for getting into town and onward are:
🚶 Walking into Town
Roscoff town centre is approximately 15 minutes’ walk from the terminal — a pleasant flat walk along the waterfront. There is a park on the route into town, useful for a quick stop if you’re travelling with a dog (note: dogs must be muzzled at Roscoff port). Follow signs for Roscoff centre from the port.
🚌 Rosko Bus (Summer)
In peak summer, the Rosko Bus runs a free shuttle every 15 minutes between the port and Roscoff town centre. This is the easiest option with luggage in summer. Outside peak season, no direct bus runs between the terminal and town.
🚕 Taxi
Taxis are available at the port — approximately €8 to Roscoff town centre. Book in advance for peak sailings, especially at weekends. Local firms: Chapalain Emmanuelle 0033 618 352 236 · Gui Home 0033 640 700 128 · AB Taxis 0033 607 679 090.
🚌 Ligne 29 Bus to Morlaix
For onward travel, Ligne 29 bus runs Roscoff → Morlaix in approximately 35 minutes. See breizhgo.bzh for timetables. From Morlaix (24km), TGV trains connect to Rennes and Paris (approximately 4 hours to Paris).
🚗 Car Hire in the Terminal
Europcar has a desk inside the Roscoff ferry terminal, but it keeps short weekday hours — so only some sailings let you collect a car on arrival. See which sailings work ↓
⚠️ No train station at Roscoff: Roscoff does not have a train station — it closed approximately a decade ago. Several websites incorrectly state that it does. The nearest rail connection is Morlaix (24km away, reached by Ligne 29 bus in ~35 minutes).
Roscoff Port Terminal Facilities
The terminal building at Port de Bloscon is fully accessible. Facilities include Le Transmanche café (open 7 days, full menu weekday lunchtimes, snacks otherwise), free Wi-Fi, token-operated showers (€1.50 for 6 minutes, token from information desk — available during terminal opening hours only), and toilets. Toilets are closed overnight in all port areas. EV charge points are located near the terminal (2 points, operated by CCI Morlaix, €2 per charge, refill card required in advance). E-bikes are available at the marina, 300m from the terminal.
Hiring a Car in Roscoff as a Foot Passenger
Hiring a car in Roscoff as a Plymouth to Roscoff foot passenger is easier than most people expect: Europcar has a rental desk inside the ferry terminal (Gare Maritime, Port de Bloscon), so you can step off the shuttle bus, clear passport control and collect your keys in the same building. The catch is the desk’s short opening hours — they only line up with certain sailings, so check the table below before you book your crossing.
🕙 Europcar Roscoff Desk Opening Hours
Tue – Thu
10:00–12:00 & 14:30–16:30
Friday
10:00–12:00 only
Sat, Sun & Mon
Closed
Pick-up slots every 15 minutes within these hours. Hours may vary on French public holidays. All times local French time.
Which Sailings Let You Collect a Car Straight Off the Ferry?
We’ve checked every remaining 2026 sailing and the full 2027 season against the desk hours. Times show Plymouth departure → Roscoff arrival (local times).
❌ Fri 08:30 → Fri 15:00 (daytime) — the desk shuts at 12:00 on Fridays
❌ All Friday-night, Saturday and Sunday sailings (including the extra July–August sailings) arrive Saturday–Monday, when the desk is closed
⚠️ Arriving Friday evening or at the weekend? The desk next opens on Tuesday at 10:00. Either pick one of the ✅ sailings above, or spend a few days exploring on foot — our Roscoff guide has plenty to fill the time. Returning the car: the same hours apply, so the easiest homeward sailings are the Thursday and Friday afternoon departures from Roscoff — drop the car off that morning. For weekend or Monday sailings, check return arrangements with the branch before you book.
💷 What It Costs
From around £27 a day for a Fiat 500 or similar (manual), £33 for the cheapest automatic (Peugeot 208 or similar), up to around £74 for a Peugeot 2008 automatic. Unlimited mileage and basic protection are included, but basic cover carries an excess from £1,762 — zero-excess Premium cover adds roughly £25 a day. Paying online is around 9% cheaper than paying at the desk, and cancellation is free up to 48 hours before pick-up. Prices checked for November 2026 during September; prices and availability vary by date.
📋 What to Bring
Your full UK photocard licence (held for at least one year), your passport, and a credit card for the deposit. UK licence holders don’t need an International Driving Permit to drive in France (GOV.UK). Drivers under 26 must pay a Young Driver charge. New to French roads? Read our driving in France guide.
💡 Hire car or take your own? For a full week of driving, taking your own car is usually cheaper. A car with two passengers starts from £117 each way, versus £76 for two foot passengers — around £41 extra each way, or £82 for the return trip. Travelling solo, the gap is bigger: up to around £79 each way against a single £38 foot fare. Either way, a week’s hire starts at roughly £189 before extras, plus fuel. Hiring makes most sense for shorter trips, for a few days of driving within a foot or cycling holiday, or if you’d rather not drive a right-hand-drive car in France.
Plymouth to Roscoff Foot Passenger — Frequently Asked Questions
Can foot passengers travel on the Plymouth to Roscoff ferry?
Yes — foot passengers are fully welcome on all Plymouth to Roscoff sailings with Brittany Ferries. No vehicle is required. You book a foot passenger ticket from £38 and, for overnight sailings, must also book either a cabin (from £57+, the lowest price we found) or a reserved seat (£10, fixed price). Daytime sailings do not require a cabin or reserved seat, though both can be optionally added.
How much does a foot passenger ticket cost on the Plymouth to Roscoff ferry?
Foot passenger fares start from £38 one way. For overnight sailings, add a reserved seat (£10, fixed price) or a cabin — 2-berth inside from £57+ and 4-berth inside from £77+ on the Pont-Aven (from £71+ and £93+ on the Armorique), priced per cabin not per person and the lowest we found. Prices vary by sailing date and season. Book well ahead for peak summer sailings.
Do foot passengers need a cabin on the Plymouth to Roscoff ferry?
On overnight sailings, yes — all passengers must book either a cabin or a reserved seat (£10). You cannot travel overnight without one. On daytime sailings — such as the Friday 08:30 from Plymouth or the Sunday 09:45 Pont-Aven from Roscoff — neither is required, though both are available as options. This differs from some other routes where a cabin is compulsory regardless of sailing type.
How early do foot passengers need to check in at Plymouth?
At Plymouth Millbay, check-in for foot passengers closes 60 minutes before departure — aim to arrive an hour earlier — and always check your e-ticket, as Brittany Ferries state the time shown there applies to your sailing. For a 22:00 overnight sailing, aim to arrive by about 20:00. Arrive earlier in peak season. Terminal address: Millbay, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3EW.
Is there a bus from Plymouth train station to the ferry terminal?
No — there is no direct bus from Plymouth North Road station or the coach station to Plymouth Millbay ferry terminal. From the train station, the terminal is 30–35 minutes’ walk or a taxi ride of around £5–7. From the city centre it’s 15 minutes on foot. Beryl e-bikes are available near the station and at the port itself as an easy alternative to a taxi.
How do foot passengers board at Plymouth — is there a bus transfer?
No bus transfer is needed at Plymouth. There is a direct gangway from the terminal building straight onto the ship at Plymouth Millbay — foot passengers walk aboard carrying their own luggage. This is different from some other ferry ports where passengers board via a bus to the vessel.
How do foot passengers get from Roscoff port into town?
Roscoff town centre is approximately 15 minutes’ walk from Port de Bloscon — a flat, easy route along the waterfront with a park on the way. In peak summer, the free Rosko Bus shuttle runs every 15 minutes between the port and town centre. Taxis are available at the port — approximately €8 to town. There is no train station in Roscoff; for onward travel by rail, Ligne 29 bus runs to Morlaix (24km, approximately 35 minutes), where TGV trains connect towards Rennes and Paris.
Can I hire a car at Roscoff ferry port as a foot passenger?
Yes — Europcar has a desk inside the Roscoff ferry terminal (Gare Maritime). It opens Tuesday to Thursday 10:00–12:00 and 14:30–16:30, and Friday 10:00–12:00, and is closed Saturday to Monday. That means you can only collect a car on arrival from certain sailings: in 2026 the Monday-night, Tuesday-night and Thursday-night crossings, and in 2027 the Monday-night Armorique and Thursday-night Pont-Aven crossings. Book online in advance — it’s around 9% cheaper than paying at the desk, and cancellation is free up to 48 hours before pick-up. Full car hire details ↑
Can cyclists travel as foot passengers on the Plymouth to Roscoff ferry?
Yes — cyclists travel as foot passengers. Book a foot passenger + bicycle ticket from £50. Standard bikes and e-bikes can be booked online. Tandems and trailers must be booked by phone on 0330 159 7000. You push your bike up the ferry ramp onto the vehicle deck, where crew strap it to the wall; you carry panniers and luggage as personal baggage. Roscoff is an outstanding cycling destination — the Vélomaritime V7 coastal route starts right outside the port.
Can I take a pet as a foot passenger on the Plymouth to Roscoff ferry?
No. Pets cannot travel with foot passengers on the Plymouth to Roscoff ferry. A vehicle is required to travel with a dog, cat or ferret — your pet then travels in your vehicle, a pet-friendly cabin, or the Pont-Aven’s kennels. The only exception is a registered assistance dog. Contact Brittany Ferries on 0330 159 7000 if you need to travel as a foot passenger with a registered assistance dog.
Continue Planning Your Plymouth to Roscoff Trip
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Cabins Guide
Every cabin grade on Armorique and Pont-Aven — from reserved seat to Commodore with private balcony
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