Brest to Dublin by ferry
Dublin lies 563 km (350 mi) north of Brest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 563 km (350 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 17 h 4 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Brest | Dublin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Ireland |
| Population | 144,899 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) |
| Port | Port of Brest | Dublin Port |
Clocks in Dublin are 1 h behind Brest right now, so a 17 h 4 min journey lands only 16 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dublin
Crossing from France into Ireland: traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +353; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book ferries from Brest to Dublin
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Staying in Dublin
Our booking partner lists 989 places to stay in Dublin. Of the 589 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (277), and 14 are five-star. Across 347 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 848,570 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dublin from Brest?
563 km (350 mi) in a straight line, north of Brest; by road roughly 687 km (427 mi).
How long does it take to get from Brest to Dublin by ferry?
About 17 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brest and Dublin?
Dublin is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Dublin against Europe/Paris).
What currency do I need in Dublin?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Dublin?
Our booking partner lists 989 places to stay in Dublin, bookable on this site.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.