Nantes to Saint Peter Port by ferry
Saint Peter Port lies 260 km (161 mi) north of Nantes, -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.
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| Nantes | Saint Peter Port | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Guernsey |
| Population | 325,070 | 16,488 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+1 (Europe/Guernsey) |
| Port | Port of Nantes | Saint Peter Port Harbour |
Clocks in Saint Peter Port are 1 h behind Nantes right now, so a 7 h 52 min journey lands only 6 h 52 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Saint Peter Port
Crossing from France into Guernsey: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363, Euro; the dialling code becomes ++44-1481; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book ferries from Nantes to Saint Peter Port
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Staying in Saint Peter Port
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Common questions
How far is Saint Peter Port from Nantes?
260 km (161 mi) in a straight line, north of Nantes; by road roughly 317 km (197 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nantes to Saint Peter Port 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 Nantes and Saint Peter Port?
Saint Peter Port is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Guernsey against Europe/Paris).
What currency do I need in Saint Peter Port?
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 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.