Brest to Cardiff by ferry
Cardiff lies 356 km (221 mi) north of Brest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 356 km (221 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 10 h 47 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Brest | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | United Kingdom |
| Population | 144,899 | 372,089 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Port | Port of Brest | Cardiff Docks |
| Postal codes | 29200–29827 CEDEX 9 | CF10–CF24 |
Clocks in Cardiff are 1 h behind Brest right now, so a 10 h 47 min journey lands only 9 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cardiff
Crossing from France into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book ferries from Brest to Cardiff
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Staying in Cardiff
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Common questions
How far is Cardiff from Brest?
356 km (221 mi) in a straight line, north of Brest; by road roughly 434 km (270 mi).
How long does it take to get from Brest to Cardiff by ferry?
About 10 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brest and Cardiff?
Cardiff is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Paris).
What currency do I need in Cardiff?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.