Ferries from Jersey leave from the Elizabeth Terminal in St Helier, a short walk from the town centre. To France, DFDS sails to St Malo in Brittany all year, taking cars and foot passengers.
Ferries from Jersey to France
| Route | Ferry company | Crossing | When | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey to St Malo | DFDS | 1h55 | All year, up to 1 a day | Yes |
- Jersey to St Malo (DFDS): sailed by the fast ferry Tarifa Jet. The sailing days change from week to week, there are fewer sailings in winter, and bad weather can cancel crossings. In October 2026 fares started at £145 one way for a car and 2 people, and £40 on foot.
From Jersey, DFDS also sails to Portsmouth and Poole in England, and Islands Unlimited sails to Guernsey. Manche Îles Express runs summer foot-passenger boats from Jersey to Granville and Carteret in Normandy. France is an hour ahead of Jersey, which uses UK time.
Check ferry times and prices from Jersey
Jersey ferry terminal address
- Address: Elizabeth Terminal, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3NW.
- Location: within walking distance of central St Helier. Follow the signs to the port.
Check-in at Jersey
- DFDS to St Malo: check-in closes 1 hour before departure.
- Bring your passport: you’re travelling into France and the EU.
Parking at Jersey ferry terminal
- A public car park with 90 spaces at the Elizabeth Terminal, open 24 hours.
- Pay with the Pay by Phone app between 8am and 8pm every day, including bank holidays. The maximum stay is 5 days.
- Blue badge holders: 3 free spaces near the entrance, for up to 3 hours in any 12. Disabled spaces in the main car park are charged at the normal rate, for up to 5 days.
- Bikes: a free covered bike rack (you’re responsible for locking your bike).
- EVie electric car-share cars are in the main car park, booked through the EVie app.
Getting to the terminal
- Bus: LibertyBus runs services across the island to Liberation Station at Liberty Wharf, about a 10-minute walk (5 minutes by car) from the terminal. LibertyBus: +44 (0)1534 828555.
- Taxi: there’s a taxi rank outside the terminal. Ports of Jersey recommends booking ahead.
- Hire cars: the main car hire companies are at Jersey Airport.
- On foot: the terminal is within walking distance of St Helier town centre.
Jersey ferry terminal facilities
- a shop;
- a café;
- toilets;
- Wi-Fi;
- a cash machine.
Pets
- DFDS to St Malo: pets are welcome on the Tarifa Jet, but to take a pet into St Malo you must travel with a vehicle, not as a foot passenger.
Arriving in France
From St Malo you’re in Brittany: by our road-routing estimates, Rennes is about 55 minutes away and Mont-Saint-Michel about 1 hour 15 minutes. See our St Malo port guide for the terminal and parking in France.
Jersey Ferry Port (St Helier) FAQs
Where is the ferry terminal in Jersey?
Ferries leave from the Elizabeth Terminal in St Helier, JE2 3NW, within walking distance of the town centre.
Where can you get a ferry to France from Jersey?
DFDS sails Jersey to St Malo in 1 hour 55 minutes, all year, with up to one sailing a day. It takes cars and foot passengers.
Is there parking at Jersey ferry terminal?
Yes. The public car park at the Elizabeth Terminal has 90 spaces and is open 24 hours. You pay with the Pay by Phone app between 8am and 8pm every day, including bank holidays, and the maximum stay is 5 days.
How do I get to Jersey ferry terminal by bus?
LibertyBus services run to Liberation Station at Liberty Wharf, about a 10-minute walk from the terminal.
Can I take my dog on the ferry from Jersey to France?
With DFDS to St Malo, pets are welcome, but you must travel with a vehicle to take a pet into St Malo.
How early should I check in at Jersey?
With DFDS, check-in closes 1 hour before departure for St Malo.