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Plymouth to Roscoff Ferry Timetable 2027
This is your complete Plymouth to Roscoff ferry timetable guide for 2027 — covering departure time patterns for both years, what changes between seasons, how to read your booking confirmation, and key differences between the two years. The Plymouth to Roscoff ferry timetable is more varied than most routes: there are morning, afternoon and evening departures, and the exact time of your sailing changes with the season, the day of the week and the ship.
Last updated: October 2026 · Sourced from the official Brittany Ferries 2026–2027 timetable · All times local (Roscoff is 1 hour ahead of Plymouth)
Plymouth to Roscoff — Timetable at a Glance
2026: 13:45
Pont-Aven daytime
Fridays until 23 Oct
2027: 08:30
Armorique daytime
Fridays Mar–Nov
22:00–22:30
Armorique overnight
Fri (22:30) to Mon
20:00–20:30
Pont-Aven overnight
Tue (2026) / Thu (2027)
Mar–Nov
2027: 21 March–7 November
No winter sailings
Armorique (A) and Pont-Aven (PA) · All times local · No sailings on Tuesdays or Wednesdays in 2027
Before looking at the specific sailing times, two things are essential to understand:
🕐 All times are local
Plymouth departure times are UK time (GMT/BST). Roscoff arrival times are French time (CET/CEST). France is always 1 hour ahead of the UK. A 22:00 departure from Plymouth is already 23:00 in Roscoff. An arrival of 08:00 French time is 07:00 UK time. Your booking confirmation shows French time for Roscoff arrivals throughout.
🌊 Arrival times vary by sailing
Brittany Ferries confirm that departure and arrival times on this route can vary by up to 1 hour due to tidal conditions. Arrival times also depend on which night you sail — the Saturday-night 22:00 from Plymouth arrives at 10:15, while the Sunday and Monday 22:00 sailings arrive at 08:00, every week. The times on your booking confirmation are accurate for your sailing. Never book non-refundable onward connections to the minute.
🚢 Two ships, different schedules
The Armorique (A) operates the majority of sailings — most overnight departures and the daytime sailings. The Pont-Aven (PA) operates the Friday afternoon daytime and Tuesday overnight sailings from Plymouth in 2026. In 2027 she makes one round trip a week — Thursday 20:30 from Plymouth and Sunday 09:45 from Roscoff. Your booking confirmation will confirm which ship you are on.
Plymouth to Roscoff Timetable 2026 — Remaining Sailings
The 2026 season runs until early November. These are the remaining sailings from Plymouth this year:
🍂 October 2026
Fridays 13:45–20:00 — Pont-Aven daytime
Tuesdays 20:00–06:30 — Pont-Aven overnight
Most other days 22:00–08:00 — Armorique overnight
Saturdays 22:00–10:15 — Armorique (tidal)
🍁 Late Oct – Nov 2026 — Final Sailings
Tue 27 Oct: 20:00–06:30 — final Pont-Aven sailing
Thu 29 Oct: 22:00–08:00 — Armorique
Tue 3 Nov: 20:00–08:00 — Armorique, final sailing of 2026
No sailings from Plymouth again until Monday 22 March 2027
⚠️ Important: The patterns above describe the typical weekly rhythm. Individual dates vary, and extra sailings appear around school holidays. Always check the official Brittany Ferries timetable → for your specific date before booking.
Roscoff to Plymouth Return Timetable 2026 — Remaining Sailings
The return from Roscoff to Plymouth in 2026 follows two main patterns: a morning Pont-Aven sailing and an afternoon Armorique sailing.
Period
Sailing
Departs Roscoff
Arrives Plymouth
Ship
Until late Oct
Morning — selected days
09:00–09:45 (French time)
~13:15–14:00 (UK time)
Pont-Aven
Until late Oct
Afternoon — most days
14:30 (French time; occasionally 15:00–15:40)
~20:10 (UK time)
Armorique
Late Oct–Nov 2026
Final sailings
09:00 (Wed 28 Oct) · 10:30 (Sun 1 Nov)
13:15 / 15:00 UK time
PA / Armorique
Afternoon departures from Roscoff are usually 14:30 but move to between 15:00 and 15:40 on some dates — the table shows the most common time. UK arrival times shown. Always check your booking confirmation for the exact time on your date.
💡 Return tip: The afternoon Roscoff departure (~14:30 French time) is the standard return on most in-season days. You arrive Plymouth at approximately 20:10 UK time — home the same evening. The morning Pont-Aven sailing (~09:00–09:45 French time) runs on selected days and gets you back to Plymouth by early afternoon UK time, useful if you have a long drive home.
Plymouth to Roscoff Timetable 2027 — What Changes
The 2027 timetable (running from late March through to early November) follows a noticeably different pattern from 2026. If you are planning a 2027 crossing, do not assume the 2026 times apply — several key departure times have shifted.
❌ What’s gone in 2027
No 13:45 afternoon departures from Plymouth
No 20:00 Tuesday Pont-Aven overnight sailings
✅ What’s new in 2027
08:30 Armorique daytime — runs Fridays from 26 March to 5 November, arriving Roscoff 15:00 French time
20:30 Pont-Aven overnight — runs Thursdays (not Tuesdays), arrives Roscoff ~08:00 French time
22:30 Armorique overnight every Friday (arriving 08:00, or 07:00 in peak summer), plus Sundays in peak summer
No sailings on Tuesdays or Wednesdays in either direction
Return adds 15:00–21:00 and 16:30–21:00 Armorique slots in 2027
Peak summer (24 July – 29 August) adds 15:00 on Saturdays and 08:30 on Sundays from Plymouth
Sailing type
2026 time
2027 time
Ship / day
Daytime Plymouth depart
13:45 → ~20:00 FR
08:30 → ~15:00 FR
Pont-Aven (2026) → Armorique (2027) — Fridays
Pont-Aven overnight
20:00 Tues → 06:30 FR
20:30 Thurs → 08:00 FR
Pont-Aven — shifts to Thursdays
Armorique overnight
22:00 most nights
22:00 Sat–Mon · 22:30 Fri
Armorique — no Tue/Wed sailings
Return: Roscoff depart
14:30 → 20:10 UK (A)
09:00–09:45 → 13:15–14:00 UK (PA)
2027 season in brief: Starts late March — the Pont-Aven sails from Roscoff on Sun 21 Mar and the Armorique from Mon 22 Mar, with the 08:30 Armorique Fridays and 20:30 Pont-Aven Thursdays running from that week. Peaks July–August with additional 15:00 sailings on Saturdays. Ends early November — the final 2027 outbound sailing is Sun 7 Nov (22:00 Armorique) and the final outbound Pont-Aven is Thu 4 Nov (20:30). Return: final sailings are Sun 7 Nov.
How to Choose the Right Sailing
The Plymouth to Roscoff timetable is more flexible than Portsmouth to St Malo — you have a genuine choice between daytime and overnight on both outbound and return legs. Here is how most passengers use that flexibility, and how to decide what is right for you.
The most popular pattern — and why it works
Most passengers travel outbound on the 22:00 overnight from Plymouth and return on the afternoon Armorique from Roscoff (~14:30 French time). This gives you:
✅ A full day in Plymouth or Devon/Cornwall before departure — no need to rush
✅ A comfortable overnight crossing — sleep at sea, wake up in Brittany
✅ Arrive Roscoff between 07:00 and 10:15 French time, depending on the night you sail — a full day from the moment you dock
✅ A full final morning in Roscoff or Finistère before the afternoon return
✅ Back in Plymouth by approximately 20:10 UK time — home the same evening
🌙 Overnight from Plymouth (22:00) — Best For
Families wanting children asleep for the crossing
Anyone maximising Brittany time — wake up already in France
Travellers heading deep into Finistère, Brest or beyond
Those who want a full day in Plymouth or Devon before departure
✅ Full day before sailing · Sleep the crossing · Save a hotel night
⚠️ Cabin or reserved seat compulsory · Pack overnight bag before boarding
🌞 Daytime from Plymouth (13:45 in 2026 / 08:30 in 2027) — Best For
Families who prefer travelling with children in daylight
Anyone wanting to see the Finistère coastline arriving
Those not wanting a cabin on the outbound leg
Passengers heading directly to Roscoff or Saint-Pol-de-Léon
✅ No cabin required · Shorter crossing · Typically cheaper fare
⚠️ Fridays only (plus peak-summer weekends in 2027) · Check-in closes 13:00 (2026) / 07:45 (2027)
🌅 Pont-Aven overnight (20:00–20:30) — Best For
Those wanting the flagship ship experience — Pont-Aven is larger with more facilities
Travelling on Tuesdays (2026) or Thursdays (2027)
Earlier evening departure suits those driving from further afield
Longer at sea — leaves earlier in the evening but still arrives around 08:00 in Roscoff (2027)
✅ Pont-Aven experience · Earlier departure · À la carte restaurant, seasonal pool
⚠️ Cabin or reserved seat compulsory · Specific days only
20:15 — Arrive Plymouth Millbay (Brittany Ferries Terminal, PL1 3EW) — an hour before check-in closes
21:15 — Check-in closes for all passengers (45 minutes before departure)
22:00 — Depart Plymouth — head to the restaurant or bar
23:00 — Settle into your cabin — the Armorique’s en-suite cabins are comfortable and quiet
07:00 — Wake-up call about an hour before arrival, as the ship approaches the Finistère coast
08:00 — Arrive Roscoff Port du Bloscon (French time; 10:15 on the Saturday-night sailing) — full day ahead
Getting to Plymouth Ferry Port
Plymouth Millbay terminal is well connected by road and rail. For the 22:00 overnight sailing, check-in closes at 21:15 (45 minutes before departure), so aim to arrive by about 20:15.
🚗 By Car
From the M5/A38 Devon Expressway follow signs for Plymouth city centre then the Continental Ferry Port. The terminal is well signposted in the final miles. Address: Brittany Ferries Terminal, Millbay, Plymouth, PL1 3EW. On-site parking: free up to 30 minutes, £13 per 24 hours thereafter. Coypool Park & Ride (PL7 4TB): free parking up to 24 hours.
🚂 By Train
Plymouth railway station is around a 30-minute walk from the Millbay terminal, or a short taxi ride. Direct services from London Paddington (approximately 3 hours), Bristol Temple Meads (approximately 1 hour 45 minutes), and Exeter St Davids (approximately 1 hour). Great Western Railway operates all main services.
🚌 By Coach
National Express operates regular services from London Victoria to Plymouth coach station. Journey time approximately 4 hours 30 minutes. Allow time to transfer from the coach station to the Millbay terminal — approximately 15–20 minutes on foot or a short taxi.
🛳️ At the Terminal
Plymouth Millbay terminal has a café, toilets and baby-changing facilities, bureau de change, and disabled facilities. Dogs on a lead are allowed in the port area and the terminal building. There are no EV charge points at the port — the nearest are in the Theatre Royal car park (accessed from Old George Street, PL1 2TR). 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.
The Ships — What to Expect Onboard
Two ships operate the Plymouth to Roscoff route. The Armorique operates the majority of sailings — she was designed and built specifically for this crossing in 2009. The Pont-Aven, Brittany Ferries’ flagship, operates one round trip a week in 2027 and offers a more premium experience. Your booking confirmation confirms which ship you are on.
🚢 Armorique — Primary Ship
Purpose-built for Plymouth–Roscoff in 2009. Capacity: 1,500 passengers, 470 cars. 247 en-suite cabins (2 and 4-berth, inside and outside) and 337 reserved lounge seats.
Self-service restaurant
Bar, café and sun deck
2 cinemas and video games area
Children’s play area and reading lounge
Duty-free shop
Wi-Fi throughout
Pet-friendly cabins (no kennels — pets can also stay in your vehicle)
⭐ Pont-Aven — Flagship (Selected Dates)
Brittany Ferries’ largest ship. Capacity: 2,400 passengers, 650 cars. 650 cabins including Commodore grade. Operates mainly Tuesday overnights (2026) and Thursday overnights (2027).
À la carte restaurant and self-service restaurant
Pool (summer season and selected crossings)
Spa — only open on sailings to Spain (Plymouth–Santander), not on Plymouth–Roscoff
Bar, café, sun deck and panoramic lounge
2 cinemas, children’s playroom
Duty-free shop
Commodore cabins with inclusive breakfast
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Dining
Armorique: self-service restaurant, bar and café. Pont-Aven: adds à la carte (Le Flora) and piano bar. Book the restaurant ahead for the overnight crossing — it fills quickly.
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Cabins
En-suite on Armorique. Inside and outside options. Reserved seats available as a lower-cost alternative. A cabin or reserved seat is compulsory on all overnight sailings. Full cabins guide →
🛍️
Duty-Free
Perfume, spirits, wine and French produce on both ships. One of the genuine advantages of crossing by ferry over the Channel Tunnel.
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Pets
Dogs, cats and ferrets welcome. Pet-friendly cabins on both ships; kennels on the Pont-Aven only. AHC required for travel to France. Pet guide →
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Families
Children’s play areas on both ships. Family 4-berth cabins available. Entertainment programme in school holidays. The overnight crossing suits families — children sleep through it.
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Arrival into Roscoff
On overnight sailings a wake-up call plays about an hour before arrival, and you need to leave your cabin 30 minutes before docking. The approach along the north Finistère coast with Roscoff’s church spire appearing out of the sea is well worth being on deck for.
💡 Ship tip: Even on daytime sailings, consider booking an outside cabin on the Armorique. The sea views approaching Roscoff are genuinely worth having a private space for — and you can watch the loading/unloading from your porthole. On the Pont-Aven, a Commodore cabin upgrade includes a private balcony and continental breakfast or hot drinks served in your cabin. Full onboard & facilities guide →
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the Plymouth to Roscoff ferry depart?
It depends on the year, the day of the week, and the season. In 2026, the main departure times are: 13:45 on Fridays (Pont-Aven daytime, until 23 October), 20:00 on Tuesdays (Pont-Aven overnight, until 27 October), and 22:00 on most other days (Armorique overnight), with the final 2026 sailing on Tuesday 3 November. In 2027, the Friday daytime sailing leaves at 08:30, the Pont-Aven overnight moves to 20:30 on Thursdays, the Armorique overnight leaves at 22:30 on Fridays and 22:00 Saturday to Monday, and there are no sailings on Tuesdays or Wednesdays. Peak summer adds 15:00 on Saturdays and 08:30 on Sundays. Always check the official Brittany Ferries timetable for your specific date.
Why does the same overnight sailing arrive at different times?
Mostly it depends on which night you sail. In 2027 the Sunday and Monday 22:00 sailings arrive at 08:00 French time, the Saturday 22:00 arrives at 10:15, the Friday 22:30 arrives at 08:00 (07:00 in peak summer) and the Pont-Aven’s Thursday 20:30 arrives at 08:00. Brittany Ferries also notes that times can vary by up to an hour due to tidal conditions. The time on your specific booking confirmation is accurate for your sailing. Do not assume the shortest crossing time will apply to your date.
What time does the Roscoff to Plymouth return ferry depart?
In 2027, as in 2026, the standard return pattern is an afternoon Armorique sailing departing around 14:30 French time, arriving Plymouth approximately 20:10 UK time. On selected days, a morning Pont-Aven sails at 09:00–09:45 French time (in 2027, Sundays at 09:45), arriving Plymouth by early afternoon. In peak July/August, overnight returns operate at 23:00 French time on selected Saturdays. In 2027, the Armorique also leaves Roscoff at 15:00 on Thursdays and 16:30 on Fridays.
When does the 2026 season end and 2027 season start?
The 2026 season ends in early November — the final outbound sailing is Tuesday 3 November 2026 (20:00 Armorique) and the final return is Sunday 1 November (10:30 Armorique, arriving Plymouth 15:00). There are then no sailings until late March 2027 — no service in December 2026, January, or February 2027. The 2027 season opens with sailings from late March 2027 (Pont-Aven from Roscoff on Sun 21 Mar; Armorique from Plymouth on Mon 22 Mar; first Pont-Aven from Plymouth on Thu 25 Mar). The 2027 season ends on Sunday 7 November.
What time should I check in at Plymouth Millbay?
Check-in closes 45 minutes before departure for vehicles and foot passengers. For the 22:00 overnight that means 21:15; for the 13:45 daytime that means 13:00; for the 08:30 (2027) that means 07:45. Travelling with a pet: arrive 90 minutes before departure. In July and August arriving 90 minutes to 2 hours before is strongly recommended — late arrivals can be refused boarding with no refund. Terminal: Brittany Ferries Terminal, Millbay, Plymouth, PL1 3EW. Plymouth port guide →
Continue Planning Your Crossing
Everything else you need to know about the Plymouth to Roscoff ferry:
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Ferry Prices 2027
Foot passenger, car, cabin and reserved seat — full price guide for 2027 sailings.
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