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Plymouth to Roscoff Ferry Timetable 2026 & 2027
This is your complete Plymouth to Roscoff ferry timetable guide for 2026 and 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 ship, and tidal conditions.
Last updated: April 2026 · Sourced from official Brittany Ferries 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 Apr–Oct
2027: 08:30
Armorique daytime
Fridays Mar–Nov
22:00
Armorique overnight
most nights in season
20:00–20:30
Pont-Aven overnight
Tue (2026) / Thu (2027)
March – Nov
No service Dec–Feb
Armorique (A) and Pont-Aven (PA) · All times local · Arrivals vary up to 1 hour due to tidal conditions
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.
🌊 Tidal variation
Brittany Ferries confirm that departure and arrival times on this route can vary by up to 1 hour due to tidal conditions. This is why you will see the same overnight sailing listed as arriving 08:00 on some dates and 10:15 on others — the tides on that specific date determine the exact arrival. 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 morning daytime sailings in peak season. The Pont-Aven (PA) operates the Friday afternoon daytime sailings in 2026 and the Thursday overnight sailings. In 2027 Pont-Aven runs Thursdays at 20:30. Your booking confirmation will confirm which ship you are on.
Plymouth to Roscoff Timetable 2026 — Outbound Patterns
The 2026 timetable runs from mid-April through to early November. There is a clear weekly pattern that repeats through the season, with extra sailings added in peak summer. The dominant patterns by period are:
Tuesdays 20:00–06:30 or 07:10 — Pont-Aven overnight
Peak adds early morning sailings: Armorique 07:30 or 08:00 departures on some Sundays in August, arriving ~14:15–14:30 French time
Peak adds 15:00–21:30 Armorique on some Saturdays in Jul/Aug
Overnight arrivals vary most: 22:00 departs can arrive 07:00, 08:00 or 10:15 depending on tidal date
Late August adds even later departures — 22:30, 23:00, 23:30, 23:59 all appear on specific dates
🍂 Sep – Oct 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)
Pattern is similar to spring but fewer gaps
🍁 Nov 2026 — Final Sailings
Sun 1 Nov: 22:00–08:00 — Armorique
Tue 3 Nov: 20:00–08:00 — Armorique
No further sailings in 2026
No service December 2026 through to March 2027
⚠️ Important: The patterns above describe the typical weekly rhythm. Individual dates vary — arrival times change with tides, 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
The return from Roscoff to Plymouth in 2026 follows two main patterns: a morning Pont-Aven sailing and an afternoon Armorique sailing. In peak summer an overnight return also operates on selected dates.
Period
Sailing
Departs Roscoff
Arrives Plymouth
Ship
Apr–Oct
Morning — selected days
09:00–09:45 (French time)
~13:15–14:00 (UK time)
Pont-Aven
Apr–Oct
Afternoon — most days
14:30 (French time, ±30 mins tidal)
~20:10 (UK time)
Armorique
Peak Jul–Aug
Early morning — selected Saturdays
08:30 (French time)
~13:30 (UK time)
Armorique
Peak Jul–Aug
Late evening / overnight — selected Saturdays
23:00 (French time)
~06:00–06:30 next day (UK time)
Armorique
Nov 2026
Final sailings
09:45 (Sun 1 Nov) · 14:30 (Sun 1 Nov)
14:00 / 20:10 UK time
PA / Armorique
Return afternoon departure times vary by ±30 minutes due to tidal conditions — 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
No early morning Sunday sailings (07:30–08:00) that appeared in peak 2026
✅ What’s new in 2027
08:30 Armorique daytime — runs Fridays Apr–Nov, arrives Roscoff ~14:30–15:00 French time
20:30 Pont-Aven overnight — runs Thursdays (not Tuesdays), arrives Roscoff ~08:00 French time
22:30 Armorique overnight appears more regularly alongside 22:00
Return adds 15:00–21:00 and 16:30–21:00 Armorique slots in 2027
Sailing type
2026 time
2027 time
Ship / day
Daytime Plymouth depart
13:45 → ~20:00 FR
08:30 → ~15:00 FR
Armorique — 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 or 22:30
Armorique — most nights
Return: Roscoff depart
14:30 → 20:10 UK (A)
09:00–09:45 → 13:15–14:00 UK (PA)
14:30 → 20:10 UK (A) same
Adds 15:00–21:00 and 16:30–21:00 (A)
More return options in 2027
2027 season in brief: Starts late March with limited sailings (22 Mar onwards). Builds through April with the 08:30 Armorique Fridays and 20:30 Pont-Aven Thursdays as the structural pattern. Peaks July–August with additional 15:00 sailings on Saturdays. Ends early November — final 2027 outbound sailing is Fri 5 Nov (08:30 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 by 07:00–09:15 French time — 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 · Must reach Plymouth by mid-morning (2026: by 13:00, 2027: by 07:45)
🌅 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
Slightly longer at sea — arrive later morning in Roscoff
✅ Pont-Aven experience · Earlier departure · À la carte restaurant, seasonal pool
⚠️ Cabin or reserved seat compulsory · Specific days only
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
06:30 — Wake up as the ship approaches the Finistère coast
07:00–09:15 — Arrive Roscoff Port du Bloscon (French time, tidal dependent) — full day ahead
Getting to Plymouth Ferry Port
Plymouth Millbay terminal is well connected by road and rail. For the 22:00 overnight sailing, most passengers aim to arrive between 20:00 and 21:00 — check-in closes 45 minutes before departure.
🚗 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 under a mile from the Millbay terminal — a 15–20 minute walk 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 permitted in the port area but not inside the terminal building. Four electric vehicle charging points are available in the car park. Check-in opens approximately 3 hours before sailing.
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 on selected dates 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 336 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 and kennels
⭐ 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 and wellness facilities
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. Compulsory on all overnight sailings. Full cabins guide →
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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 and kennels on both ships. 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
Set an alarm for 30 minutes before your scheduled arrival. 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 continental breakfast served to your cabin or in the private lounge. Full ships & 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, Apr–Oct), 20:00 on Tuesdays (Pont-Aven overnight), and 22:00 on most other days (Armorique overnight). In peak summer, additional early morning sailings operate — some Sundays in July/August see 07:30 or 08:00 departures. In 2027, the Friday daytime shifts to 08:30 and the Pont-Aven overnight moves to 20:30 on Thursdays. Always check the official Brittany Ferries timetable for your specific date. View timetable→
Why does the same overnight sailing arrive at different times?
Tidal conditions in Plymouth Sound and the Bay of Biscay affect exact arrival times by up to 1 hour. A 22:00 Plymouth departure might arrive Roscoff at 08:00 French time on one date and 10:15 French time on another — both are the same 22:00 overnight sailing, just on dates where the tide dictates a different arrival window. 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 both 2026 and 2027, 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, arriving Plymouth by early afternoon. In peak July/August, overnight returns operate at 23:00 French time on selected Saturdays. In 2027, additional return slots at 15:00 and 16:30 French time appear on the Armorique.
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 (14:30 Armorique). 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 20:30 on Fri 25 Mar; Armorique from 22 Mar).
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 are refused 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 2026 & 2027
Foot passenger, car, cabin and reserved seat — full verified price guide for both years.
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