Guernsey to St Malo links St Peter Port with Brittany. Brittany Ferries sails it on the high-speed Voyager in about 2 hours, leaving Guernsey in the evening: every day in July and August, five days a week in spring and autumn, and mainly three days a week in winter. Fares started at £131.50 one way for a car and 1 person, and £40 on foot, in October 2026.
St Malo’s town centre is about 10 minutes’ walk from the ferry terminal, and with a car, Rennes is about 55 minutes away and Mont-Saint-Michel about 1 hour 15 minutes. Brittany Ferries took over Guernsey’s ferry services in 2025, and some sailings are still sold under the Condor Ferries name, which it owns.
Guernsey to St Malo at a glance
| Ferry company | Brittany Ferries |
|---|---|
| Ships | Voyager (high-speed); Islander on Saturdays until 31 October 2026; Commodore Clipper 4 November to 4 December 2026 |
| Crossing | About 2 hours on Voyager |
| Sailings | 3 a week in winter, 5 a week in spring and autumn, daily in July and August |
| Car fare from (one way) | £131.50 for a car and 1 person |
| Foot passengers | Yes, from £40 one way |
| Check-in closes (Guernsey) | 60 minutes before with a car; 40 minutes on foot |
Facts from Brittany Ferries, checked on 7 October 2026. Times and fares change, so check live times and prices for your date.
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Guernsey to St Malo sailing times
From Brittany Ferries’ Guernsey to France timetable, last updated 6 October 2026. Departures are Guernsey time; arrivals are French time, an hour ahead.
| Dates | Ship and days | Departs Guernsey | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | Voyager: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Islander: Saturday mornings, last sailing 31 October | Voyager 18:15 or 18:30; Islander 07:30 | Voyager about 2 hours; Islander about 5 hours 30 minutes |
| 1 and 2 November 2026 | Voyager | 07:00 and 18:15 on 1 November; 18:15 on 2 November | About 2 hours |
| 4 November to 4 December 2026 | Commodore Clipper: Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 15:00 on Monday and Friday; 19:30 on Wednesday (overnight, arriving 06:00) | 5 hours 15 minutes; 9 hours 30 minutes overnight |
| 5 to 10 December 2026 | No sailings | ||
| 11 December 2026 to March 2027 | Voyager: mainly Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 18:15 or 18:30 | About 2 hours |
| April to June, and September 2027 | Voyager: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday | Mostly 18:30 | About 2 hours |
| July and August 2027 | Voyager: every day | Mostly 18:30 | About 2 hours |
- Tides: times can change with the tides, so check the exact time for your date.
- Time difference: France is an hour ahead of Guernsey, so the 18:15 Voyager arrives in St Malo at 21:15 French time.
- St Malo to Guernsey: check return times when you book.
Guernsey to St Malo prices
| Car and 1 person, one way | £131.50 |
|---|---|
| Foot passenger, one way | £40 |
Fares change with the date, time and ship, so compare the Voyager and Islander sailings for your trip.
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Voyager and Islander
Voyager (about 2 hours)
Brittany Ferries’ fastest ship, a high-speed catamaran that can reach 42 knots, carrying up to 850 passengers and 235 cars.
- Seats for everyone, included in the fare and unallocated, so choose your spot when you board. No cabins.
- Two bars, a café with sandwiches, salads and pastries, and a duty-free shop.
- An open viewing deck, Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
- No lift, but a sloped walkway from the car deck; accessible toilets and baby changing.
- No smoking or e-cigarettes anywhere on board.
See our Voyager ship guide, with her live position.
Islander (Saturdays until 31 October 2026, about 5 hours 30 minutes)
- Restaurants and bars, so you can stretch your legs and have a meal on the way.
- The Horizon Lounge, an upgrade with sea views and high-speed Wi-Fi.
- Club Class, with complimentary Wi-Fi.
- The Adore Duty-Free shop: fragrance, beauty, tech, gifts, sweets, wines, spirits and tobacco.
- Pet-friendly cabins, for up to 2 pets.
See our Islander ship guide.
Taking your dog from Guernsey to St Malo
You can take your pet from Guernsey to St Malo, including on the Voyager, from £20 per pet each way. The Islander, which sails on Saturdays until 31 October 2026, also has pet-friendly cabins for up to 2 pets, so your dog can stay with you. Book your pet when you book your crossing.
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. Check Brittany Ferries’ pet travel information for the rules coming back into Guernsey.
Check-in and passports
| Travelling | Arrive | Check-in closes |
|---|---|---|
| With a car | 90 to 120 minutes before departure | 60 minutes before |
| On foot | 70 minutes before departure | 40 minutes before |
- Brittany Ferries emails you an e-boarding pass. Print it or show it on your phone with the brightness turned up. If you’re driving, put the itinerary page (the pink copy) on your dashboard.
- Bring your passport: you’re travelling from Guernsey into France and the EU.
Poole to St Malo via Guernsey
With Poole to Cherbourg ending in October 2026, the Voyager is now the way to sail from Poole to France. She sails Poole to Guernsey in about 3 hours and on to St Malo, about 6 hours after leaving Poole. Brittany Ferries has opened bookings for 2027, with sailings up to six days a week from Poole, leaving in the afternoon. It’s the third season running with broadly the same timings.
Check Poole to St Malo via Guernsey
Guernsey ferry port
- Address: ferry terminal, White Rock, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 2LL, about 5 minutes’ walk from the town centre.
- By car: from St Julian’s Avenue, go straight over the roundabout and follow the signs to the ferry port.
- Parking: short and long stay car parks nearby. You need a Guernsey parking clock, sold on board, and long stay is limited to 10 hours.
- Facilities: a café, a shop, Wi-Fi, baby changing, left luggage and accessible toilets.
See our Guernsey ferry port guide for more.
St Malo ferry terminal
In St Malo, Brittany Ferries uses the Terminal Ferry du Naye (Gare Maritime du Naye, 35400 Saint-Malo), about 10 minutes’ walk from the town centre. 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 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 |
| Saumur (Loire Valley) | 3h10 | 162 |
| La Rochelle | 4h | 198 |
| Paris | 4h35 | 250 |
| Bordeaux | 5h45 | 329 |
Alternatives to Guernsey to St Malo
- Guernsey to Cherbourg: on the Islander from 4 November 2026, up to 5 a week in winter, for Normandy.
- Jersey to St Malo: DFDS, about 1 hour 55 minutes.
- From England, Portsmouth to St Malo lands at the same St Malo terminal.
- All ferry routes to France, compared.
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Guernsey to St Malo Ferry FAQs
How long is the ferry from Guernsey to St Malo?
About 2 hours on Brittany Ferries' high-speed Voyager. The Islander's Saturday sailings, which take about 5 hours 30 minutes, end on 31 October 2026, and from 4 November to 4 December 2026 the Commodore Clipper takes 5 hours 15 minutes, or 9 hours 30 minutes on the overnight Wednesday sailing.
How often does the ferry go from Guernsey to St Malo?
It depends on the season. In 2027 the Voyager sails mainly on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in winter, five days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday) from April to June and in September, and every day in July and August, usually leaving Guernsey at 18:15 or 18:30. From 4 November to 4 December 2026 the Commodore Clipper sails on Monday, Wednesday and Friday instead, and there are no sailings from 5 to 10 December. Times can change with the tides.
How much is the ferry from Guernsey to St Malo?
In October 2026 fares started at £131.50 one way for a car and 1 person, and £40 on foot.
Can I take my dog from Guernsey to St Malo?
Yes, from £20 per pet each way. The Islander, which sails on Saturdays until 31 October 2026, also has pet-friendly cabins for up to 2 pets. Your pet needs a microchip, a rabies vaccination and an animal health certificate to enter France.
What time should I check in at Guernsey?
Brittany Ferries advises arriving 90 to 120 minutes before departure with a car, and check-in closes 60 minutes before. On foot, arrive 70 minutes before; check-in closes 40 minutes before.
Can I get from Poole to St Malo via Guernsey?
Yes. The Voyager sails Poole to St Malo via Guernsey in about 6 hours. Brittany Ferries has opened 2027 bookings, with sailings up to six days a week from Poole.
Who runs the Guernsey to St Malo ferry?
Brittany Ferries, which took over Guernsey's ferry services in 2025. Some sailings are sold under the Condor Ferries name, which Brittany Ferries owns.