Cardiff to Brest by ferry
Brest lies 356 km (221 mi) south of Cardiff, +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.
| Cardiff | Brest | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | France |
| Population | 372,089 | 144,899 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Port | Cardiff Docks | Port of Brest |
| Postal codes | CF10–CF24 | 29200–29827 CEDEX 9 |
Clocks in Brest are 1 h ahead of Cardiff right now, so a 10 h 47 min journey lands 11 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Brest
Crossing from United Kingdom into France: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book ferries from Cardiff to Brest
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Staying in Brest
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Book a hotel in Brest
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Common questions
How far is Brest from Cardiff?
356 km (221 mi) in a straight line, south of Cardiff; by road roughly 434 km (270 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Brest 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 Cardiff and Brest?
Brest is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Paris against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Brest?
The Euro (EUR).
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.