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St Malo Portsmouth Ferry

Connecting the town of St Malo on the coast of France with the city of Portsmouth on the coast of England, this ferry route provides an essential link between England and France. From the town of St Malo, known for its unique location on an island of granite, making it one of the prettiest ports in France, as well as having excellent access to all over France, to the city of Portsmouth, one of the oldest port cities in the UK, and home to many different historical ships, as well as still having connections to the Royal Navy today.

With up to 7 ferries running per week, provided by 1 ferry operator, there are plenty of ferries to choose from, so book now with Direct Ferries, to find the best ferry at the best price for you.

St Malo to Portsmouth sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season, and from month to month, so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

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St Malo - Portsmouth Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryFrance
Destination CountryEngland
No. of Operators1
OperatorsBrittany Ferries
Average Price$464
Average Daily Sailings1
Average Weekly Sailings6
Average Sailing Duration8 h 49 m
Fastest Sailing Duration7 h
First Ferry10:01
Last Ferry20:31
Distance142 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 March 2025.

St Malo to Portsmouth Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from St Malo to Portsmouth?

    The ferry crossing time from St Malo to Portsmouth is approximately 8 hours 49 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from St Malo to Portsmouth?

    St Malo to Portsmouth ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from St Malo to Portsmouth is $464. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between St Malo to Portsmouth?

    Brittany Ferries provide the ferries from St Malo to Portsmouth.

  • How can I book ferry tickets from St Malo to Portsmouth?

    Book ferries from St Malo to Portsmouth through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from St Malo to Portsmouth?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from St Malo to Portsmouth with

  • Can you take your car on the ferry from St Malo to Portsmouth?

    Yes, you can travel on the ferry with a car from St Malo to Portsmouth with

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from St Malo to Portsmouth?

    Yes, pets are permitted onboard the ferry. You may need a pet passport. Please read the ferry operators pet guidelines. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with:

  • How far is St Malo to Portsmouth?

    The distance from St Malo to Portsmouth is 142 nautical miles.

St Malo to Portsmouth Ferry Schedule

The ferry schedule for this route has up to 7 ferries running per week, provided by 1 ferry operator, so there is not one single ferry timetable available here. Indeed, ferry timetables for this route can be affected by many different factors, such as seasonal changes, changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and so on, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most relevant information, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.


How long does the Ferry to Portsmouth from St Malo take?

Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take between 8 hours and 50 minutes, to 11 hours, to 12 hours and 15 minutes, and ferry durations on this route can be affected for many reasons, such as changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail. This means that all sail times that are given here are to be taken as estimates only, and be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.


St Malo to Portsmouth Ferry Prices

How much the ferry to Portsmouth from St Malo will cost is defined by many separate aspects, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry route you are travelling on, which ferry operator you are travelling with, how you are travelling, and other such factors, so there are multiple ferry fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend looking at the above graph, to see our monthly fare averages, check out our handy fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the best price for you, and be sure to sign up to our email newsletter, to be the first to hear about our latest deals and offers.


Can I take my Car on the Ferry to Portsmouth from St Malo?

You are currently able to take your car with you on this ferry route.

St Malo to Portsmouth Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 3/24/2025 and 3/30/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Brittany Ferries 10:31 19:20 8 hours 49 minutes Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun
Brittany Ferries 20:31 09:30 12 hours 59 minutes Wed

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