Dublin to Brest by ferry
Brest lies 563 km (350 mi) south of Dublin, +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.
| Dublin | Brest | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ireland | France |
| Population | 1 million | 144,899 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Dublin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Port | Dublin Port | Port of Brest |
Clocks in Brest are 1 h ahead of Dublin right now, so a 17 h 4 min journey lands 18 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Brest
Crossing from Ireland into France: 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 Dublin 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 Dublin?
563 km (350 mi) in a straight line, south of Dublin; by road roughly 687 km (427 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dublin to Brest 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 Dublin and Brest?
Brest is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Paris against Europe/Dublin).
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 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.