This guide covers all the Plymouth to Roscoff ferry information you need for 2026 — crossing times, prices, cabins, ships, port guides and every travel type in one place. Brittany Ferries is the exclusive operator on this route, the very service they launched in 1972 connecting Plymouth in Devon with the Breton port of Roscoff.
Last updated: April 2026 · All facts verified from Brittany Ferries 2026 timetable and official sources
Brittany Ferries · Plymouth Millbay PL1 3EW ↔ Port du Bloscon, Roscoff 29680 · 99 nautical miles
The Plymouth to Roscoff ferry route is operated exclusively by Brittany Ferries — a company founded in 1972 whose very first sailing was from Roscoff to Plymouth. Their headquarters remain in Roscoff today. Plymouth is the natural departure point for the South West of England: travellers from Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset avoid a long drive east and arrive deep into Brittany far faster than any Channel Tunnel or eastern port route.
| Detail | Information | Full guide |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime crossing | Approximately 6 to 6 hours 30 minutes. Note: Roscoff is 1 hour ahead — all arrival times on your booking are French time. | Timetable → |
| Overnight crossing | 8 to 10 hours. Cabin or reserved seat compulsory — you cannot travel overnight without booking one. Car deck sealed for the crossing. | Cabins → |
| Foot passenger | From ~£38 one-way. Plymouth railway station is under a mile from the Millbay terminal — direct trains from London Paddington (~3 hrs), Exeter and Bristol. | Prices → |
| Car + 2 passengers | From ~£117 off-peak. Peak summer prices significantly higher — book as early as possible for July and August departures. | Prices → |
| Cabins | From ~£44 per cabin. En-suite 2 or 4-berth inside and outside cabins available. Reserved seats from ~£10 as a lower-cost alternative on overnight sailings. | Cabins → |
| Check-in times | Vehicles and foot passengers: check in at least 45 minutes before departure. Travelling with a pet: check in at least 90 minutes before departure. | Check-in → |
| Plymouth parking | Free up to 30 minutes at the terminal. £13 per 24-hour period thereafter. Coypool Park & Ride (PL7 4TB): free parking up to 24 hours. | Plymouth port → |
| Roscoff parking | Free parking in front of the Roscoff terminal for up to 48 hours. No booking needed. | Roscoff port → |
| Pet travel | Dogs, cats and ferrets welcome. You will need an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) issued no more than 10 days before travel, a microchipped pet and a valid rabies vaccination. Check in 90 mins early. | Pet guide → |
| Onboard | Self-service restaurant, bar, café, duty-free shop, 2 cinemas, children’s play area, Wi-Fi. Pont-Aven adds à la carte restaurant (Le Flora), piano bar and pool (seasonal). | Onboard Facilities → |
| Deck Plans | Full overview of the two ships that serve the Plymouth to Roscoff route including full deck plans. | Armorique → Pont-Aven → |
Daytime sailings take approximately 6 to 6 hours 30 minutes. Overnight sailings take 8 to 10 hours depending on tidal conditions. One important point: Roscoff is 1 hour ahead of Plymouth. All arrival times on your booking confirmation are French local time — so a departure at 22:00 from Plymouth arriving at 08:00 is a 9-hour crossing, not 10. See the 2026 timetable →
Yes — on all overnight sailings you must book either a cabin or a reserved seat before boarding. You cannot travel overnight without one, and the car deck is sealed for the entire crossing so you cannot return to your vehicle. Cabins start from around £44 per cabin; reserved seats start from around £10. Daytime crossings have no such requirement. Full cabins guide →
In peak summer (July–August) there are up to 8 sailings per week. Spring and autumn run approximately 4–5 sailings per week. From late October to November the schedule drops to around 2 sailings per week. The route does not operate from December through to late February — there are no Plymouth to Roscoff sailings in this period. 2026 timetable →
The Armorique operates the majority of Plymouth to Roscoff sailings. She was designed and built specifically for this route in 2009 and carries 1,500 passengers, 470 cars and has 247 en-suite cabins and 336 reserved lounge seats. The Pont-Aven — Brittany Ferries’ flagship and largest ship — operates on selected sailings. She carries 2,400 passengers and 650 cars and features a seasonal pool and à la carte restaurant. Your booking confirmation will show which ship you are on. Armorique guide → Pont-Aven guide →
Yes — foot passengers are welcome on all sailings. Plymouth railway station is under a mile from the Millbay terminal, with direct services from London Paddington (around 3 hours), Exeter and Bristol. Foot passenger fares start from around £38. On overnight sailings you will also need to book a cabin or reserved seat. Foot passenger guide →
Yes. Dogs, cats and ferrets are accepted. You will need: an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) issued by an Official Veterinarian no more than 10 days before travel; a microchipped pet; and proof of a valid rabies vaccination. Pets can travel in pet-friendly cabins, onboard kennels, or in your vehicle. If travelling with a pet, arrive at Plymouth Millbay at least 90 minutes before departure. Full pet guide →
Vehicles and foot passengers should check in at least 45 minutes before departure. If you are travelling with a pet, check in at least 90 minutes before. In July and August, arriving 90 minutes to 2 hours early is strongly advisable — passengers who arrive late are refused boarding with no refund. The port address is Brittany Ferries Terminal, Millbay, Plymouth, PL1 3EW. Plymouth port guide →
Daytime and overnight sailings to Roscoff · Armorique and Pont-Aven cruise ferries · Up to 8 sailings per week in summer · Book early for the best prices