St Malo Ferry Port: Complete 2027 Passenger Guide

Everything you need to know about St Malo ferry port — getting there, parking, facilities, check-in times, and what to expect at this historic Brittany port. This comprehensive guide covers travel by car, train, bus, and foot, plus all terminal facilities for ferry passengers travelling from St Malo to Portsmouth, Guernsey, Jersey and Poole.

Last updated: September 2026. All information verified from official sources

St Malo Ferry Port from the sky, looking over a docked ferry and the walled city itself

“Vue de St Malo” by catherine ¨MOSINIAK-PAILLIER, CC BY-SA 2.0

⚓ St Malo Ferry Port at a Glance

Historic walled port city in Brittany with excellent links to the UK and Channel Islands — just a short walk from the walled city of Intra-Muros.

45 min

Vehicle check-in closes

90 min

Check-in closes with pets

15–20 min

Walk to Intra-Muros

25 min

Walk to train station

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Getting to St Malo Ferry Port

St Malo ferry port (Gare Maritime du Naye, signposted as Terminal Ferry du Naye) is ideally located just a short walk from the beautiful walled city of Intra-Muros. The port has excellent road links via the toll-free N137 dual carriageway, connecting St Malo to the rest of France. The train station is approximately 25 minutes’ walk from the terminal.

🚗 By Car

Excellent toll-free dual carriageway links St Malo to the rest of France via the N137. To get to the port, follow signs at each exit for St Malo → Terminal Ferry du Naye.

From Paris: A11 → N137 (approx. 4 hours)

From Caen: A84 → N137 (approx. 1h 50min)

From Rennes: N137 direct (approx. 1 hour)

GPS Coordinates: 48.64243°N, 2.02550°W

⚠️ Improvement Works: Ongoing modernisation works at St Malo port temporarily affect parking and access. Please follow diversion signs upon arrival and allow extra time for your journey.

🚆 By Train

The train station (Avenue Anita Conti) is approximately 25 minutes’ walk from the ferry terminal. Regular train services connect St Malo to Paris, Rennes, and other major French cities.

Taxi from station to port: Approximately €8.50 (€12.50 after 19:00 and on Sundays/public holidays)

🚌 By Bus

Ligne 8 bus service runs every 60 minutes between the terminal and town centre/train station. Bus stop located approximately 3 minutes’ walk from the terminal, next to the swimming pool (La piscine du Naye).

Bus fare: Approximately €2.00 per person | Visit Réseau MAT website for timetables

🚶 By Foot & 🚕 By Taxi

Walking distances from terminal:

Intra-Muros (walled city): 15–20 minutes
Tourist information: 15 minutes
Coach station: 10 minutes
Train station: 25 minutes

Taxi: Available outside terminal. Fares to town centre approximately €8 (€10 after 19:00 and on Sundays/public holidays). St Malo Taxi: +33 (0)2 99 81 30 30 | Keolis offers transport for passengers with limited mobility.

Parking at St Malo Ferry Port

There is an unattended car park in front of the terminal building at St Malo port. Alternative parking arrangements are in effect whilst improvement works are ongoing — please follow diversion signs upon arrival and allow extra time.

💷 Parking Charges

Duration	Price
Up to 20 minutes	FREE
21 minutes to 24 hours	€17.40
Each additional 24 hours (or part thereof)	€17.40

Payment Options

Inside terminal: Parking payment machine (card only) | Outside: Car park payment machine (cash and cards accepted) | Maximum vehicle height: 2.2m

⚠️ Early Morning Sailings: For early morning departures, you can park your caravan or motorhome overnight in the vehicle check-in lanes (at own risk). No port facilities are open overnight, and there is no toilet access 21:00–06:00. Motorhomes will be parked with freight vehicles.

⚡ Electric Vehicle Charging

Electric vehicle charging available at Terminal de la Bourse in St Malo — close to the main passenger terminal as you head towards the city walls.

2x charge points at Terminal de la Bourse
More charging points across France: OpenChargeMap.org

Terminal Facilities & Services

St Malo ferry terminal is a single-storey, wheelchair-accessible building with essential facilities for ferry passengers. A shuttle bus service runs between the terminal and ships for all arrivals and departures.

☕ Café

Café selling drinks and snacks, plus self-service coffee/drinks machine (euro coins accepted). Open for arrivals and departures during daytime.

🛍️ Shop

Shop selling snacks, magazines, and souvenirs. Open during summer months for all sailings.

📶 Wi-Fi

Free and payable Wi-Fi options available. Ask at information desk for access details.

🍼 Baby Facilities

Baby changing rooms in the terminal building and in the car compound.

🚿 Showers

Shower facilities available in terminal during opening hours.

ℹ️ Tourist Information

Tourist information office open during summer for all sailings. Tel: 0825 135 200

🚌 Shuttle Bus

Regular shuttle service for foot passengers between terminal and ship. Wheelchair accessible with ramp for easy access.

📞 Payphones

Public payphones available for use in terminal.

⚠️ No Left Luggage: There is no left luggage facility at St Malo ferry terminal. There is also no bureau de change or ATM in the terminal building – withdraw any cash you need in town before heading to the port.

Check-In Times & Passenger Information

⏰ Brittany Ferries Check-In Deadlines

45 min

Vehicle passengers

60 min

Foot passengers, cyclists & passengers with reduced mobility (check your ticket)

90 min

Travelling with pets (pet document checks)

These are the times check-in closes before your scheduled departure – not arrival times. Miss them and the ship leaves without you, with no refund. For the 10:45 daytime sailing to Portsmouth, vehicle check-in closes at 10:00; for the 20:30 overnight sailing, it closes at 19:45. Aim to arrive at least an hour before your check-in deadline, and earlier in peak season or while the port works are ongoing.

🛂 Passport Control When Leaving France

French border police check passports at St Malo before you board. UK travellers are now recorded under the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES), which has been fully live at all Schengen borders since 10 April 2026 – your exit from the Schengen area is logged here, so make sure every passenger has their passport to hand. UK Border Force checks take place when you arrive in Portsmouth.

♿ Disabled & Accessible Facilities

St Malo ferry terminal offers comprehensive facilities for passengers with reduced mobility:

Single-storey wheelchair-accessible building
Disabled parking spaces in front of terminal building
Disabled toilets in terminal and along the quayside
Emergency wheelchairs available in terminal on request
Wheelchair-accessible shuttle bus with ramp to ships
Transport assistance provided for disabled passengers to/from ships
Tell Brittany Ferries about any assistance you need at least 48 hours before departure – check-in closes 60 minutes before sailing

🐕 Travelling with Pets

Important Pet Rules at St Malo Port:

Muzzled dogs on leads are allowed in port area but NOT inside the terminal building
Once past security checkpoint, pets cannot leave your vehicle
Water point for animals available after security (sign: ‘Point d’eau Animaux’)
Check-in closes 90 minutes before departure – pets must travel with a vehicle
Dogs returning to Great Britain must be treated for tapeworm by a vet between 24 hours and 5 days before you sail – book the appointment in France as soon as you arrive
Dogs on leads welcome in local area but NOT allowed on beaches Easter–September

🚶 Foot Passenger Information

A shuttle bus service runs between the ferry terminal and ships for all foot passengers. The bus is wheelchair accessible with a ramp for easy access.

Wheelchairs available at terminal on request to assist boarding the shuttle bus.

Ferry Operators & Destinations

St Malo is a major ferry port offering routes to England (Portsmouth, Poole) and the Channel Islands (Jersey, Guernsey). The port also serves as a commercial port, fishing port, ocean racing port, and cruise ships destination.

🚢 Brittany Ferries

Brittany Ferries operates the overnight and daytime route from St Malo to England:

Portsmouth, England
~8.5 hours by day (10:45–18:20) | ~12 hours overnight (20:30–07:45)

There is no regular St Malo to Plymouth service – Brittany Ferries’ Plymouth route sails to Roscoff, about 2 hours’ drive west of St Malo.

🚢 Condor Ferries

Condor Ferries, owned and operated by Brittany Ferries, runs the fast ferry services to Guernsey and on to the UK:

Guernsey
Fast ferry, with a limited weekly link on to Jersey

Poole, England
Via Guernsey on the fast ferry | Seasonal

🚢 DFDS

DFDS took over the Jersey services from Condor Ferries in 2025, after the Government of Jersey chose DFDS as its ferry operator:

Jersey
Fast ferry | Daily in peak season, plus day trips from Jersey on Fridays to Sundays

Channel Islands timetables change often – always check with Condor Ferries or DFDS for current sailing schedules and availability.

what3words — Precise Port Navigation

St Malo ferry port uses what3words to help you navigate to the exact check-in location. what3words divides the world into 3m x 3m squares, each with a unique three-word address.

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Check-in Location 2

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Enter these three-word addresses into your what3words app or sat nav for precise navigation to St Malo ferry port check-in areas. The free what3words app is available on iOS and Android.

Port Address

Gare Maritime du Naye
35400 St Malo
Brittany, France

Tel: +33 (0) 299 40 64 41

St Malo Port — Frequently Asked Questions

How early should I arrive at St Malo port?

Brittany Ferries check-in closes 45 minutes before departure for vehicle passengers, 60 minutes before for foot passengers, cyclists and passengers with reduced mobility (check your ticket), and 90 minutes before if you’re travelling with a pet. For the 10:45 daytime sailing to Portsmouth, vehicle check-in closes at 10:00. These are deadlines – miss them and the ship leaves without you. Aim to arrive at least an hour before your deadline, and allow extra time while the port improvement works are ongoing.

How much does parking cost at St Malo ferry port?

Parking at St Malo port is free for the first 20 minutes. After that, it costs €17.40 from 21 minutes to 24 hours, then €17.40 per 24 hours thereafter. Payment can be made inside the terminal (card only) or at the outdoor machine (cash and cards accepted). Maximum vehicle height is 2.2m.

Can I bring my dog to St Malo ferry terminal?

Muzzled dogs on leads are allowed in the port area but NOT inside the terminal building. Once past the security checkpoint, pets cannot leave your vehicle. Water is available for animals after security at the ‘Point d’eau Animaux’ sign. Dogs returning to Great Britain need tapeworm treatment from a vet 24 hours to 5 days before sailing. Dogs are welcome in the local area on leads but are NOT allowed on beaches from Easter to September.

Is St Malo ferry port wheelchair accessible?

Yes, St Malo ferry terminal is a single-storey wheelchair-accessible building. Disabled parking spaces are available in front of the terminal. There are disabled toilets in the terminal and along the quayside. Emergency wheelchairs are available on request. The shuttle bus to ships is wheelchair accessible with a ramp. Tell Brittany Ferries about any assistance you need at least 48 hours in advance.

What facilities are available at St Malo ferry port?

The terminal offers a café selling drinks and snacks, a shop (summer months), free and payable Wi-Fi, baby changing rooms (terminal and car compound), shower facilities, tourist information office (summer), payphones, and a wheelchair-accessible shuttle bus service to ships. There is NO left luggage facility, bureau de change, or ATM.

How far is St Malo port from the town centre?

St Malo ferry port is around a 15–20 minute walk from the historic walled city of Intra-Muros. The train station is about 25 minutes’ walk from the terminal. Taxis are available outside the terminal — fares to town centre are approximately €8 (€10 after 19:00 and on Sundays/public holidays), and the Ligne 8 bus stop is 3 minutes’ walk away.

What ferry routes operate from St Malo?

Brittany Ferries sails from St Malo to Portsmouth (around 8.5 hours by day, or overnight in about 12 hours). Condor Ferries, owned and operated by Brittany Ferries, runs the fast ferry to Guernsey, with some sailings continuing to Poole. DFDS operates the fast ferry to Jersey. There is no regular St Malo to Plymouth route – Brittany Ferries’ Plymouth service sails to Roscoff. Check with the operators for current sailing schedules and availability.

Can I charge my electric vehicle at St Malo port?

Yes, electric vehicle charging is available at Terminal de la Bourse in St Malo, close to the main passenger terminal as you head towards the city walls. There are 2 charge points available. More charging points are available across France via OpenChargeMap.org.

What is the postcode for St Malo ferry port?

The postcode for St Malo ferry port (Gare Maritime du Naye) is 35400. The full address is Gare Maritime du Naye, 35400 St Malo, Brittany, France. Use this postcode for sat nav directions to the ferry terminal, or follow signs for Terminal Ferry du Naye. The port telephone number is +33 (0) 299 40 64 41. The terminal is around a 15–20 minute walk from Intra-Muros old town and can also be reached by taxi or bus.