Red Funnel · 8h
Plymouth to St Malo Ferry
Compare every Plymouth to St Malo sailing. From £51.29 one way, 6 times a day, crossing in about 8h.
- 8h crossing
- 45 sailings a week
- Cars carried
Plymouth to St Malo sailings on Saturday 31 October
6 departures found. Prices update live and are shown as a total.
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About the Plymouth to St Malo ferry
Red Funnel operates the Plymouth – St Malo crossing 6 times a day. Expect to be at sea for about 8h, with one-way tickets from £51.29. We compare every operator on the route in one search, so you can see the cheapest and the fastest side by side before you commit.
Vehicles are carried on this route, so you can take a car, campervan or motorbike across and keep your luggage with you. Foot passengers are welcome on board.
Plymouth to St Malo ferry timetable
There are around 45 sailings a week on this route, 6 times a day. The table below shows how this crossing compares with the other services Plymouth and St Malo are connected to.
| Route | Operators | Duration | Sailings / week | From | Average | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plymouth – St Malo | Red Funnel | 8h | 45 | £51.29 | £215.61 | Yes |
| Plymouth – Roscoff | Brittany Ferries | 6h | 6 | £24.00 | £338.00 | Yes |
| Plymouth – Santander | Wightlink | 20h | 41 | £46.86 | £188.35 | Yes |
| Portsmouth – St Malo | Brittany Ferries | 11h | 5 | £101.00 | £510.00 | Yes |
| Poole – St Malo | Condor Ferries | 4h 30m | 4 | £53.50 | £537.00 | Yes |
| Jersey – St Malo | DFDS Seaways | 1h 20m | 6 | £32.00 | £128.67 | Yes |
| Guernsey – St Malo | CalMac Ferries | 9h 20m | 54 | £59.57 | £270.96 | Yes |
How much is the ferry from Plymouth to St Malo?
One-way fares start at £51.29. Across all booking types the average paid on this route is about £215.61. That figure includes vehicles, multiple passengers and peak-season departures, which is why it sits well above the headline price.
Which operators sail this route?
Red Funnel operates the Plymouth – St Malo crossing. As the sole operator, availability tightens quickly in peak season, so book early.
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Taking a vehicle
Cars, campervans, motorhomes and motorbikes are all carried on the Plymouth to St Malo ferry. Add your vehicle when you search and every price shown will include it, and no vehicle surcharge appears later in the booking.
Getting to Plymouth
Check in opens around 90 minutes before departure for vehicles and 45 minutes for foot passengers, and closes 30 to 60 minutes before sailing depending on the operator. Read our Plymouth port guide for terminal facilities, parking and directions, and the St Malo guide for the other end.
Plymouth to St Malo ferry: your questions answered
How long is the ferry from Plymouth to St Malo?
The Plymouth to St Malo ferry takes approximately 8h. Actual crossing time varies a little by operator, vessel and sea conditions.
How much is the ferry from Plymouth to St Malo?
One-way fares start from £51.29. The average booking on this route comes to around £215.61 once vehicles, extra passengers and peak dates are taken into account.
Who sails from Plymouth to St Malo?
Red Funnel operates this crossing. We compare all of them in a single search.
How often does the Plymouth to St Malo ferry run?
There are around 45 sailings a week on this route, which works out at 6 times a day. Frequency is usually higher in summer and over school holidays.
Can I take a car on the Plymouth to St Malo ferry?
Yes. Cars, campervans and motorbikes are carried on this route. Add your vehicle at the search stage so the price you see includes it.
What is the cheapest day to sail from Plymouth to St Malo?
Midweek departures, particularly Tuesday and Wednesday, are typically the cheapest, along with the earliest sailing of the day. Friday and Saturday crossings in July and August are the most expensive.
How far in advance should I book?
Prices on this route rise as departure approaches. Booking more than six weeks ahead usually secures the lowest fare; inside a week you can expect to pay substantially more, especially in peak season.
Do I need a passport for the Plymouth to St Malo ferry?
Carry valid photo ID for every passenger. International crossings require a passport valid for the whole of your trip, and non-EU travellers entering the Schengen area are now subject to biometric registration at the border. Check the operator's requirements before you travel.
Alternative crossings
Other ways to make the same journey, and nearby routes worth comparing.
Plymouth to Roscoff
from £24.00
Plymouth to Santander
from £46.86
Portsmouth to St Malo
from £101.00
Poole to St Malo
from £53.50
Jersey to St Malo
from £32.00
Guernsey to St Malo
from £59.57
Weymouth to St Malo
from £29.76
Dover to Calais
from £22.93
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