Saint Peter Port to Cardiff by ferry
Cardiff lies 229 km (142 mi) north of Saint Peter Port, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 229 km (142 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 6 h 57 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Saint Peter Port | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guernsey | United Kingdom |
| Population | 16,488 | 372,089 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/Guernsey) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Port | Saint Peter Port Harbour | Cardiff Docks |
What changes when you arrive in Cardiff
Crossing from Guernsey into United Kingdom: sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book ferries from Saint Peter Port to Cardiff
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Staying in Cardiff
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Common questions
How far is Cardiff from Saint Peter Port?
229 km (142 mi) in a straight line, north of Saint Peter Port; by road roughly 280 km (174 mi).
How long does it take to get from Saint Peter Port to Cardiff by ferry?
About 6 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saint Peter Port and Cardiff?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Cardiff?
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.