Jersey to St Malo is DFDS’s crossing from St Helier to Brittany, taking about 1 hour 55 minutes on the fast ferry Tarifa Jet. It runs all year, with up to one sailing a day, but the days change from week to week. Fares started at £145 one way for a car and 2 people and £40 on foot in October 2026, and day trips from £32.
St Malo’s town centre is about 10 minutes’ walk from the ferry terminal, which makes this an easy day trip to France. With a car, Rennes is about 55 minutes away and Mont-Saint-Michel about 1 hour 15 minutes, and the rest of Brittany is on your doorstep.
Jersey to St Malo at a glance
| Ferry company | DFDS |
|---|---|
| Ship | Tarifa Jet (fast ferry) |
| Crossing | About 1 hour 55 minutes (about 44 miles) |
| Sailings | Up to 1 a day; the sailing days change from week to week |
| Runs | All year, with fewer sailings in winter |
| Car fare from (one way) | £145 for a car and 2 people |
| Foot passengers | Yes, from £40 one way |
| Day trips | Friday to Sunday, from £32 return on foot |
| Pets | Welcome, but only with a vehicle into St Malo |
| Check-in closes | 1 hour before departure |
Facts from DFDS’s website and timetable, checked on 6 October 2026. Times and fares change, so check live times and prices for your date.
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Jersey to St Malo sailing days and times
There’s no fixed weekly pattern. DFDS sails up to once a day, but which days it sails, and at what time, changes from week to week. This was the timetable from Jersey for one week in October 2026:
| Day | Leaves Jersey (UK time) | Arrives St Malo (French time) | Check-in closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 9 October | 16:55 | 19:50 | 15:55 |
| Saturday 10 October | 09:25 | 12:20 | 08:25 |
| Sunday 11 October | 19:05 | 22:00 | 18:05 |
| Monday 12 October | 19:05 | 22:00 | 18:05 |
| Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 October | No sailings | ||
| Friday 16 October | 09:40 | 12:35 | 08:40 |
- Times are local: France is an hour ahead of Jersey, which is why a 1 hour 55 minute crossing that leaves at 09:25 arrives at 12:20.
- Check your exact date: a day with a sailing one week may have none the next.
- Weather: DFDS says timetables can change because of the weather, and there are fewer sailings in winter.
- St Malo to Jersey: return times change in the same way, so check them when you book.
Jersey to St Malo prices and day trips
| Car and 2 people, one way | £145 |
|---|---|
| Foot passenger, one way | £40 |
| Day trip on foot, return | £32 per person |
| Day trip with a car, return | £42 |
Day trips run from Friday to Sunday: sail to St Malo in the morning, explore the walled town, beaches and restaurants, and come back the same day. On the days with a morning sailing from Jersey, that gives you most of the day in France. Check the return time before you book, as it changes week to week.
With a vehicle, there’s no luggage limit on DFDS’s Jersey routes, which helps if you’re stocking up on French wine. Duty-free allowances differ depending on which way you’re travelling, so check them before you shop.
On board the Tarifa Jet
DFDS sails the route with the Tarifa Jet, a fast ferry. On board:
- Leather seats for every passenger throughout the ship.
- A café with savoury baguettes, snacks and sweet treats, and local Jersey produce, including Jersey milk and yoghurts.
- A top-deck bar with sea views.
- The Sea Shop: tax-free beer, wine, spirits, cosmetics, fragrances, toys and sweets, at up to 50% off UK high street prices.
- A sun deck for fresh air and views.
- Free Wi-Fi.
- Jack’s Treasure Hunt for children: connect to the Wi-Fi and scan QR codes around the ship to solve the clues.
Taking your dog from Jersey to St Malo
Pets are welcome on the Tarifa Jet, but to take a pet into St Malo you must travel with your vehicle. Foot passengers can only bring pets when travelling to Jersey or Guernsey, not into France.
Your dog needs a microchip, a rabies vaccination at least 21 days before travel and an animal health certificate issued no more than 10 days before entering France. EU pet passports are no longer valid for people who live in Great Britain. DFDS only carries pets at least 16 weeks old. Check DFDS’s pet travel information for the rules coming back into Jersey.
Jersey to St Malo as a foot passenger
Foot passengers are welcome, from £40 one way or £32 return on a day trip. In St Malo, the town centre is about 10 minutes’ walk from the ferry terminal, so you don’t need a car to enjoy a day there. The railway station is about 25 minutes’ walk away, or take bus line 8 from the stop by the terminal.
Check-in and passports
- Check-in closes 1 hour before departure.
- Bring your passport: you’re travelling from Jersey into France and the EU, even on a day trip.
- Allow time for border checks, especially on busy weekend and holiday sailings.
Jersey ferry terminal
- Address: Elizabeth Terminal, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3NW, within walking distance of the town centre.
- Parking: 90 spaces, open 24 hours. Pay with the Pay by Phone app from 8am to 8pm every day; the maximum stay is 5 days.
- Bus: Liberation Station is about a 10-minute walk away.
- Taxis: there’s a rank outside the terminal.
- Facilities: a shop, café, toilets, Wi-Fi and a cash machine.
See our Jersey ferry port guide for more.
St Malo ferry terminal
In St Malo the ferry uses the Gare Maritime du Naye, 35400 Saint-Malo, about 10 minutes’ walk from the town centre. Follow the signs for the Terminal Ferry du Naye. There’s a car park in front of the terminal, a bus stop about 3 minutes’ walk away, and taxis. See our St Malo ferry port guide for parking charges, facilities and directions.
Driving from St Malo
Road-routing estimates from St Malo, without traffic or stops:
| To | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Rennes | 55 min | 43 |
| Mont-Saint-Michel | 1h15 | 35 |
| Vannes (Gulf of Morbihan) | 2h05 | 93 |
| Bayeux (D-Day beaches) | 2h05 | 105 |
| Nantes | 2h15 | 110 |
| Quimper | 2h55 | 140 |
| Brest | 2h55 | 144 |
| Saumur (Loire Valley) | 3h10 | 162 |
| La Rochelle | 4h | 198 |
| Paris | 4h35 | 250 |
| Bordeaux | 5h45 | 329 |
Alternatives to Jersey to St Malo
- Guernsey to St Malo: Brittany Ferries, about 2 hours on the Voyager.
- From England, Portsmouth to St Malo with Brittany Ferries lands you at the same terminal.
- From Jersey, DFDS also sails to Portsmouth and Poole in England.
- All ferry routes to France, compared.
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Jersey to St Malo Ferry FAQs
How long is the ferry from Jersey to St Malo?
About 1 hour 55 minutes with DFDS. France is an hour ahead of Jersey, so a 09:25 sailing from Jersey arrives in St Malo at 12:20 French time.
How often does the ferry go from Jersey to St Malo?
Up to once a day, but not every day: the sailing days and times change from week to week, there are fewer sailings in winter, and bad weather can cancel crossings. In one week in October 2026 there were sailings on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, and none from Tuesday to Thursday.
How much is the ferry from Jersey to St Malo?
In October 2026 DFDS fares started at £145 one way for a car and 2 people, and £40 on foot. Day trips started at £32 return on foot and £42 return with a car.
Can you do a day trip from Jersey to St Malo?
Yes. DFDS sells day trips to St Malo from Friday to Sunday, from £32 per person return on foot or £42 return with a car, so you can spend the day in St Malo and come back the same day.
Can I take my dog from Jersey to St Malo?
Yes, but only in a vehicle. Pets are welcome on the Tarifa Jet, but to take a pet into St Malo you must travel with your vehicle, not as a foot passenger.
What time should I check in for Jersey to St Malo?
Check-in closes 1 hour before departure. For a 09:25 sailing, that's 08:25.
Where does the Jersey ferry leave from in St Malo?
From the Gare Maritime du Naye, 35400 Saint-Malo, about 10 minutes' walk from the town centre. In Jersey, it leaves from the Elizabeth Terminal in St Helier.
What ship sails Jersey to St Malo?
DFDS's fast ferry Tarifa Jet, with leather seats for everyone, a café, a top-deck bar, the Sea Shop, a sun deck and free Wi-Fi.