France · Roscoff, where Brittany looks across to Ireland
Brittany ferry routes & schedules
The granite port of Roscoff has long been a place of departures, from onion-selling Johnnies pedalling into Britain to the modern ferries that leave for Irish shores. Set on Brittany's northern Finistère coast, it pairs long Atlantic crossings with a tiny local hop to a neighbouring island.
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- Quays
- 1h 11m
- Avg crossing
About
Ferry travel in Brittany
Two very different kinds of crossing
From Roscoff, ferries reach across the Celtic Sea to Cork and Rosslare in Ireland — substantial overnight sailings for cars, caravans and foot passengers alike. At the other extreme, a short local boat shuttles to Île de Batz, the island lying just offshore.
The Irish routes are the domain of Brittany Ferries, while the Île de Batz hop and other local services involve operators such as Armor Excursions, the Compagnie Finistèrienne de Transports Maritimes and the Compagnie Maritime de Transport de Fret.
Choosing your sailing
Cork and Rosslare are long-haul crossings where a cabin and an advance vehicle booking make sense, and the Ireland schedule is seasonal, so confirm sailing days. The Île de Batz shuttle, by contrast, is a quick foot-passenger run best checked against the day's tide-dependent timetable.
France sits within the Schengen Area; travel to Ireland, which is outside Schengen, may involve separate checks. Browse more French departures on the France ferry hub.
Quays
Ferry quays in Brittany
11 quays with published connections. Open a quay for every route that calls there.
At a glance
Which Brittany crossings run most often?
The busiest published crossings, ranked by number of listed sailings.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ouessant → Le Conquet | 1h | 11 / wk | 1 |
| Le Conquet → Ouessant | 1h | 10 / wk | 1 |
| Ouessant → Molène | 15m | 8 / wk | 1 |
| Le Conquet → Molène | 30m | 8 / wk | 1 |
| Molène → Le Conquet | 30m | 8 / wk | 1 |
| Molène → Ouessant | 30m | 8 / wk | 1 |
| Sein → Audierne | 1h | 7 / wk | 1 |
| Audierne → Sein | 1h | 6 / wk | 1 |
| Le Conquet → Brest | 1h | 4 / wk | 1 |
| Ouessant → Brest | 1h 35m | 3 / wk | 1 |
| Molène → Brest | 1h 55m | 3 / wk | 1 |
| Brest → Ouessant | 2h 10m | 3 / wk | 1 |
Timetables
Ferry routes in Brittany
15 routes departing Brittany.
Brest3 routes
Le Conquet3 routes
Molène3 routes
Ouessant3 routes
Audierne1 route
Saint-Malo1 route
Sein1 route
Operators
Who runs the ferries in Brittany?
Travel updates
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where can I sail to from Roscoff?
Roscoff connects to Cork and Rosslare in Ireland across the Celtic Sea, plus a short local crossing to Île de Batz just offshore.
Who runs the Ireland ferries?
Brittany Ferries operates the crossings from Roscoff to Cork and Rosslare, typically as seasonal overnight sailings.
How do I get to Île de Batz?
A short passenger boat links Roscoff with Île de Batz; check the operator's tide-dependent timetable, as departures vary through the day.
How many ferry routes are there in Brittany?
Brittany has 18 ferry and express-boat connections across 11 quays. Each route page lists the timetable, crossing time and operator.
Who operates ferries in Brittany?
Boat and ferry services in Brittany are run by 2 operators, including Brittany Ferries and Penn-ar-Bed. Most are part of France's county public-transport network.
How long are ferry crossings in Brittany?
Across Brittany's active crossings the average sailing takes about 1h 11m, while the longest runs roughly 12h 15m. Each route page shows the exact duration.
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Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated August 6, 2026.