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St Malo to Poole Ferry

Voyager sails from St Malo to Poole via Guernsey in about six hours. The advertised morning pattern leaves France at 08:00 and reaches Poole at 13:00 UK time. Check the sailing for your date.

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Service information checked 19 October 2026

Check the complete Poole–St Malo itinerary

Brittany Ferries advertises the St Malo–Poole service via Guernsey. Check the complete itinerary for your date, including the island call and any change of ship, before comparing journey time or planning onward connections.

Route guide

Leave Brittany on the full northbound itinerary

Brittany Ferries advertises St Malo–Poole high-speed travel via Guernsey at about six hours. Advertised northbound departures leave France in the morning, but use the actual date, ship and complete port sequence before planning your arrival in Dorset.

France is one hour ahead of the UK in the published timetable examples. The difference between departure and arrival clock readings therefore is not the crossing duration. Include the island call and any transfer displayed in the booking.

Foot passengers and accepted vehicles can travel, subject to availability. Ordinary pets cannot accompany foot passengers on the France service. The final arrival is at Hamworthy in Poole, where rail or coach travellers need a separate onward transfer.

Travelling the other way? Read the Poole to St Malo ferry guide.

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St Malo to Poole: practical ferry planning

St Malo to Poole brings you from Brittany to Dorset via the Guernsey network. The advertised high-speed journey is around six hours, but the northbound departure, island call and any transfer must match your chosen date. Check in at the Terminal Ferry du Naye and plan onward transport from Poole’s Hamworthy terminal.

Operators, passengers and sailing choices

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Operator	Crossing or service	Passengers and vehicles	Planning detail
Brittany Ferries (Condor)	About 6h via Guernsey; itinerary controls	Foot passengers and cars; other vehicles subject to booking conditions	Compare the seating and ship shown for every leg of the booked journey. A high-speed Voyager sailing is a different product from an overnight cruise ferry; any change of ship needs its own facilities and transfer check.

St Malo to Poole ferry prices: what to compare

Compare the complete St Malo-to-Poole price for your party, vehicle and seating. Check whether the itinerary includes a change and what the booking says about that connection, rather than comparing only the France-to-Guernsey leg.

Include travel to the Terminal Ferry du Naye and the onward transfer from Hamworthy. Compare St Malo–Portsmouth if a different English arrival or a conventional ferry is more suitable for your onward journey.

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St Malo departure and Poole arrival

St Malo: before boarding

Use the Terminal Ferry du Naye in St Malo, following ferry signs from the N137 approach.
The railway station is separate from the ferry terminal. Allow for the walk or a taxi transfer, along with the operator’s check-in time.
Follow the current booking confirmation. Condor advises vehicle arrival 90–120 minutes before departure; vehicle check-in closes 60 minutes before. Its dedicated foot-passenger guidance also requires check-in in France to close 60 minutes before departure, so allow extra time to reach the terminal.

Read the St Malo port guide

Poole: after arrival

You disembark at the Hamworthy ferry terminal in Poole, rather than at the town quay used by local harbour boats.
Road connections serve Bournemouth and the wider Dorset coast. Arrange your collection at the ferry terminal named on the ticket.
Foot passengers continuing by rail or coach need time to reach the town’s stations after leaving the ship and terminal.

Read the Poole port guide

Which option fits your trip?

St Malo to Portsmouth

Compare the daytime or overnight northbound options when Portsmouth better suits your onward UK travel.

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Poole station connection

A ferry arrival at Hamworthy needs time for disembarkation and travel to the town’s railway or coach station.

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Sources and service review

Travel guidance checked 19 October 2026 using published information from Brittany Ferries, Condor Ferries. This guide explains the journey; the dated booking result and operator confirmation determine your sailing, fare and reporting time.

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Ferry companies

Ferry operators on the St Malo–Poole route

Compare the operators and departures offered for your dates. The sailing result confirms the carrier, vessel and travel options for that journey.

Brittany Ferries (Condor)

Brittany Ferries advertises this route aboard Voyager, a high-speed catamaran with passenger seating, cafés and bars. St Peter Port in Guernsey is the intermediate call on the published six-hour journey. Voyager ship guide.

For the operator’s example, 08:00 in St Malo is 07:00 in Poole. Arrival at 13:00 in Dorset therefore means six hours elapsed. Tides can change both times. Look up the sailing in the France-to-UK direction before arranging a pickup at Hamworthy. Poole–St Malo timetable.

Dorset–Brittany high-speed journey via Guernsey
Confirm the accepted vehicle category and full dimensions on the selected sailing

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Departure and arrival ports

Departing St Malo and arriving in Poole

Departure · France

St Malo Ferry Port

St Malo’s ferry terminal gives direct access to northern Brittany. The historic walled city is nearby, while roads lead south toward Rennes and west along the Breton coast.

For your St Malo to Poole sailing, arrange your journey to St Malo around the check-in deadline. The ferry may use a different entrance or terminal from other services at the same harbour. Check the boarding instructions before booking a connecting train, bus or taxi.

Gateway to northern Brittany
Near the historic Intra-Muros old town
Road links toward Rennes and western Brittany

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Poole Harbour, quay and Dorset coast in England

Arrival · United Kingdom

Poole Ferry Port

Poole sits on one of Europe’s largest natural harbours, with a lively quay, historic old town and quick access to Brownsea Island, Sandbanks and the Purbeck coast.

After the ferry reaches Poole, allow time for disembarkation before a collection or onward connection. Check where passengers leave the terminal and whether your next stop is within walking distance or requires a transfer.

Road links via the A35 and A31

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On board

Your St Malo–Poole crossing

Use the facilities listed for the ship on your departure. Vessel assignments and onboard services can change.

Food & drink

Check the food and drink options on the high-speed vessel shown for your sailing, including any opening times relevant to the journey.

Duty-free shopping

Condor promotes onboard shopping on its Channel Islands services. Product range and opening times depend on the ship and sailing.

Seating, lounges & cabins

The advertised high-speed service is a seated journey. Check the seat or lounge category and the vessel for your date; cabins on a different conventional route are not included automatically.

Families, Wi-Fi & accessibility

Family facilities, connectivity and accessibility arrangements differ by vessel. Request assistance in advance and check the ship shown for your sailing.

Before departure

Prepare for check-in at St Malo

The St Malo to Poole journey crosses between France and United Kingdom. Check the current entry and travel-document requirements for your nationality and itinerary, together with the operator’s boarding instructions.

Your departure terminal

Use the terminal named on the St Malo booking confirmation. Plan the approach, parking or drop-off before departure; the town centre or onward transport stop may be some distance from check-in.

Passenger and vehicle details

Check names and travel details before you arrive. If taking a vehicle, enter its full dimensions and include trailers, roof loads or rear-mounted equipment where required.

Travel documents

Use current official guidance for documents, entry permissions and any vehicle or pet requirements that apply to your journey. Requirements depend on your circumstances and can change.

After arriving

Continue your journey from Poole

Poole’s quay and old town are walkable, while rail, buses and road links make Bournemouth, Purbeck and the wider Dorset coast easy to combine.

The old town, quay and central harbourfront are easy to explore on foot.

A car is useful for Sandbanks, Studland, Corfe Castle and the Jurassic Coast beyond Poole Harbour.

For an onward connection from Poole, include time to leave the ship and terminal. Check local transport for the actual arrival day, especially if the ferry arrives early in the morning or late at night. A nearby hotel or a later connection may give more flexibility if the crossing is delayed.

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Search nearby dates and compare the complete journey when considering another crossing. Different ports can change your transfer time, onward drive or overnight plans.

St Malo → PlymouthNo current direct sailing confirmed; compare the alternatives in this guide.View route St Malo → PortsmouthAnother departure from St Malo. Compare the port access and sailing dates.View route Cherbourg → PooleDirect service closed; read the route guide for available alternatives.View route — Direct service closed in October 2026

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Common planning questions

St Malo to Poole ferry FAQs

How long is the St Malo to Poole ferry?

Where do I check in at St Malo?

The passenger ferry terminal is the Terminal Ferry du Naye. It is close to St Malo’s old town but separate from the railway station. Plan the station transfer and ferry check-in together if you travel without a vehicle.

Can I take a vehicle or travel on foot?

Foot passengers and cars can be booked, subject to availability on the selected sailing. Enter the full dimensions of any vehicle and attached equipment. If you travel without a car, include the transfers at both ferry ports.

What accommodation should I book?

Voyager has reserved seating, with upgrades on selected sailings. For an overnight cabin option from the same French port, compare the dated St Malo to Portsmouth cruise-ferry departures and allow for a different onward journey in England.

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Can I travel with a pet?

Condor does not permit ordinary pets with foot passengers on services to or from France. Pet travel requires an accepted vehicle booking and the necessary animal documents. Confirm the arrangement for every leg, including the Guernsey call, before paying.

Can I take a pet on foot via Guernsey?

No ordinary foot-passenger pet is permitted on the France service under Condor’s published rules. The more permissive direct UK–Guernsey arrangements do not apply to the French leg. Confirm an eligible vehicle and pet booking before travel.

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