Balearia · 7h 35m
St Malo to Guernsey Ferry
Compare every St Malo to Guernsey sailing. From £49.16 one way, 6 times a day, crossing in about 7h 35m.
- 7h 35m crossing
- 43 sailings a week
- Cars carried
St Malo to Guernsey sailings on Saturday 31 October
6 departures found. Prices update live and are shown as a total.
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About the St Malo to Guernsey ferry
Balearia operates the St Malo – Guernsey crossing 6 times a day. Expect to be at sea for about 7h 35m, with one-way tickets from £49.16. Book ahead and you will normally pay closer to the £49.16 end; last-minute summer sailings are where prices climb hardest.
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.
St Malo to Guernsey ferry timetable
There are around 43 sailings a week on this route, 6 times a day. The table below shows how this crossing compares with the other services St Malo and Guernsey are connected to.
| Route | Operators | Duration | Sailings / week | From | Average | Vehicle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Malo – Guernsey | Balearia | 7h 35m | 43 | £49.16 | £202.30 | Yes |
| St Malo – Jersey | DFDS Seaways | 1h 20m | 6 | £32.00 | £128.67 | Yes |
| St Malo – Portsmouth | Brittany Ferries | 11h | 5 | £101.00 | £510.00 | Yes |
| St Malo – Poole | Condor Ferries | 4h 30m | 4 | £53.50 | £537.00 | Yes |
| St Malo – Plymouth | FRS | 9h 40m | 56 | £61.59 | £285.34 | Yes |
| St Malo – Weymouth | DFDS Seaways | 1h 30m | 6 | £12.48 | £32.28 | Foot only |
| Poole – Guernsey | NorthLink Ferries | 3h | 56 | £62.24 | £290.03 | Yes |
| Portsmouth – Guernsey | NorthLink Ferries | 10h 10m | 59 | £64.60 | £307.40 | Yes |
| Jersey – Guernsey | P&O Ferries | 1h 20m | 6 | £11.70 | £29.89 | Foot only |
| Weymouth – Guernsey | P&O Ferries | 1h 35m | 7 | £13.06 | £34.10 | Foot only |
How much is the ferry from St Malo to Guernsey?
One-way fares start at £49.16. Across all booking types the average paid on this route is about £202.30. 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?
Balearia operates the St Malo – Guernsey 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 St Malo to Guernsey 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 St Malo
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 St Malo port guide for terminal facilities, parking and directions, and the Guernsey guide for the other end.
St Malo to Guernsey ferry: your questions answered
How long is the ferry from St Malo to Guernsey?
The St Malo to Guernsey ferry takes approximately 7h 35m. Actual crossing time varies a little by operator, vessel and sea conditions.
How much is the ferry from St Malo to Guernsey?
One-way fares start from £49.16. The average booking on this route comes to around £202.30 once vehicles, extra passengers and peak dates are taken into account.
Who sails from St Malo to Guernsey?
Balearia operates this crossing. We compare all of them in a single search.
How often does the St Malo to Guernsey ferry run?
There are around 43 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 St Malo to Guernsey 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 St Malo to Guernsey?
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 St Malo to Guernsey 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.
St Malo to Jersey
from £32.00
St Malo to Portsmouth
from £101.00
St Malo to Poole
from £53.50
St Malo to Plymouth
from £61.59
St Malo to Weymouth
from £12.48
Poole to Guernsey
from £62.24
Portsmouth to Guernsey
from £64.60
Jersey to Guernsey
from £11.70
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