Saint Peter Port to Nantes by ferry
Nantes lies 260 km (161 mi) south of Saint Peter Port, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 260 km (161 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 7 h 52 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Saint Peter Port | Nantes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guernsey | France |
| Population | 16,488 | 325,070 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Guernsey) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Port | Saint Peter Port Harbour | Port of Nantes |
Clocks in Nantes are 1 h ahead of Saint Peter Port right now, so a 7 h 52 min journey lands 8 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nantes
Crossing from Guernsey 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 Saint Peter Port to Nantes
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Staying in Nantes
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Common questions
How far is Nantes from Saint Peter Port?
260 km (161 mi) in a straight line, south of Saint Peter Port; by road roughly 317 km (197 mi).
How long does it take to get from Saint Peter Port to Nantes by ferry?
About 7 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saint Peter Port and Nantes?
Nantes is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Paris against Europe/Guernsey).
What currency do I need in Nantes?
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.