Brittany Ferries
Brittany Ferries is the trading name of BAI Bretagne Angleterre Irlande S.A., a French shipping company based in Roscoff, Brittany. Founded in 1972, it made its first crossing on 2 January 1973 on the Roscoff–Plymouth route. Today it is the leading operator on the western and central English Channel, linking France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain and the Channel Islands with a network of twelve routes along the so-called Atlantic Arc.
On NetFerry you can compare timetables and fares for all Brittany Ferries routes and book tickets online for foot passengers, cars, motorcycles, campervans and caravans, with customer support in English before, during and after your trip.
The network covers three main sailing corridors:
English Channel (France–United Kingdom). These are the highest-frequency routes: Caen (Ouistreham)–Portsmouth, Cherbourg–Poole, Cherbourg–Portsmouth, Le Havre–Portsmouth, Saint-Malo–Portsmouth and Roscoff–Plymouth. Crossings take between roughly 4 and 10 hours, with daytime and overnight departures.
Bay of Biscay (United Kingdom–Spain). The Portsmouth–Bilbao, Portsmouth–Santander and Plymouth–Santander routes take you to northern Spain by sea in 20–32 hours, avoiding the drive across France. These are long crossings designed as mini-cruises, with cabins, restaurants and onboard entertainment.
Ireland (from France and Spain). The Cherbourg–Rosslare, Roscoff–Cork and Rosslare–Bilbao routes connect Ireland with the Continent without transiting the United Kingdom, an option particularly valued since Brexit by those travelling with a vehicle. Cherbourg–Rosslare now operates daily.
Since 2025 the company has also run sea links to Guernsey and the Channel Islands, having absorbed the Condor Ferries brand and signed a fifteen-year contract with the States of Guernsey.
Brittany Ferries operates a fleet of twelve vessels, from cruise ferries to fast craft, undergoing one of the most extensive renewal programmes in the industry. Five new ships entered service between 2020 and 2025, including:
The two hybrid vessels, both ready for shore-side electric power, were purchased outright by the company in March 2026. The fleet also includes ships such as the Pont-Aven, the flagship deployed on the Spanish routes, the Galicia, the Armorique, the Barfleur and the Mont St Michel.
The onboard standard is that of a cruise ferry: inside and outside cabins (compulsory on overnight crossings to Spain), reclining seats, restaurants serving French cuisine, bars, boutiques, children's areas and cinemas on the larger ships. Pets are welcome, with pet-friendly cabins and onboard kennels available on several vessels; rules vary by route, so it is advisable to check them when booking. On the Spanish and Irish routes, travelling overnight means you arrive rested, with your vehicle ready to drive off.
NetFerry compares real-time availability and fares from Brittany Ferries and more than one hundred ferry operators. You can book online or with the help of our staff on +39 0831 564 257, receive your tickets by email and manage your booking from your dedicated area. Child discounts apply: children under 3 travel free and children aged 4 to 15 receive a 50% discount, alongside family offers on numerous sailings to France and Spain.
2 weekly sailings
32 h 14 min
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27 h 30 min
7 weekly sailings
4 h 45 min
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5 h 30 min
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16 h
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13 h
7 weekly sailings
6 h 30 min
PORTSMOUTH > OUISTREHAM (CAEN)
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4 h 30 min
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20 h 15 min
7 weekly sailings
5 h 15 min
7 weekly sailings
4 h 30 min
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5 h
7 weekly sailings
10 h
OUISTREHAM (CAEN) > PORTSMOUTH
20 weekly sailings
6 h
6 weekly sailings
8 h 35 min
2 weekly sailings
27 h 44 min
3 weekly sailings
27 h 45 min
7 weekly sailings
5 h 15 min
3 weekly sailings
14 h
2 weekly sailings
27 h 30 min
9 weekly sailings
15 h 59 min
1 weekly sailing
27 h 30 min
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20 h 15 min
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31 h 30 min
6 weekly sailings
10 h 05 min
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Main fares:
🚗 Standard vehicle + up to 2 passengers: €267 return + ETS (up to 192 hours)
👥 Additional passengers: €34 return
🏍️ Motorbike + rider: €160 return (pillion included)
Included:
💺 Reserved seats included on night departures 🌙
Not valid for:
🚶♀️ Foot passengers
🚲 Bicycles
🛌 Public rate cabins (no cabin discount)
Validity: 📅 travel until April 30, 2027 (subject to availability)
Important conditions:
🔁 Return only: both legs must be used
❌ Non-refundable
✏️ Changes possible with amendment fees
Vehicle surcharge:
📏 Cars > 5 m or > 1.83 m: €51
📏 Insert code 192IRL for the discount
- valid until 29 Apr 2027
Main fares:
🚗 Standard vehicle + up to 2 passengers: €499 return + ETS, 10 days (up to 246 hours)
👥 Additional passengers: €50 adult return or €45 child return
🏍️ Motorbike + rider: €269 return (pillion included)
Included:
💺 Includes internal quadruple cabin return, when available 🌙
Not valid for:
🚶♀️ Foot passengers
🚲 Bicycles
🛌 Public rate cabins (no cabin discount)
Validity: 📅 bookable until April 29, 2027 for travel until April 30, 2027 (subject to availability)
Important conditions:
🔁 Return only: both legs must be used
❌ Non-refundable
✏️ Changes possible with amendment fees, up to 246 hours before departure
✏️ Insert code I240HR to apply the offer
- valid until 29 Apr 2027
☀️ Time to start dreaming about your next family holiday: with Brittany Ferries, kids travel free! 🚢
Rediscover the joy of travelling with the ones you love: sea, relaxation and special moments to share with the whole family.
❤️ Book from 4 to 21 September 2026 and enjoy:
✅ Children under 15 (not yet turned 15) travel free on all Brittany Ferries routes
✅ Valid on all fares
✅ Departures from 16 October 2026 to 22 February 2027
✅ A comfortable, relaxing journey for the whole family
*Offer valid for bookings made from 4 to 21 September 2026, for departures between 16 October 2026 and 22 February 2027. Travel must be completed by 22 February 2027. Valid on new bookings only, not applicable to existing bookings. Limited availability.
100% discount - valid until 21 Sep 2026
Children between the ages of 0 - 3 travel free, but will not have a designated seat or accommodation.
100% discount
Children between the ages of 4 and 15 travel half price.
50% discount
There are discounts for children on numerous journeys to both France and Spain. These discounts are valid for both single tickets and family holiday packages, making Brittany Ferries a great choice for families traveling with children.
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BRITTANY FERRIES operate ferry services to Bilbao, Cherbourg, Cork, Le havre, Ouistreham (caen), Plymouth, Poole, Portsmouth, Roscoff, Rosslare, Santander, St malo.
BRITTANY FERRIES depart from Portsmouth, Rosslare, Poole, Roscoff, St malo, Santander, Cherbourg, Le havre, Ouistreham (caen), Bilbao, Plymouth, Cork.
Right now BRITTANY FERRIES offer: Children up to 3 years old travel for free (100%), Discounts for children under 15 (50%), Family Offers , Dream week in Ireland! ⛴️ , Ireland and Spain Special! ⛴️ , October: kids go free! ☀️ (100%) .