Old harbour
Walk the waterfront beside fishing boats, granite houses and seafood restaurants.
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Roscoff Ferry & Destination Guide
Plan ferries to and from Roscoff in France, with route choices, harbour guidance and ideas for the rest of your journey.
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Discover Roscoff
Roscoff is both a major western Channel ferry gateway and an attractive Breton destination in its own right, with granite streets, a working harbour and easy island excursions.
The historic centre clusters around the old harbour with granite merchant houses, seafood restaurants and the Gothic church of Notre-Dame de Croaz Batz.
Passenger boats leave the old harbour area for nearby Île de Batz, a compact island of beaches, gardens and coastal paths that makes an easy half-day or full-day excursion.
Brittany Ferries continues to link Roscoff with Plymouth and Cork in 2026, making the port especially useful for travellers heading directly into western Brittany.
The ferry terminal is at Port du Bloscon east of the historic centre. It is separate from the old harbour, so allow time to reach the correct port entrance before check-in.
Roscoff is also a strong base for exploring the wider Bay of Morlaix, including Carantec, Saint-Pol-de-Léon and the historic town of Morlaix. Travellers with a car can easily turn an overnight ferry arrival into a broader Finistère road trip.
The town has a distinctive food identity built around seafood, Breton crêpes and the famous Roscoff onion. The waterfront and old centre are compact enough to explore on foot, making Roscoff enjoyable even on a short pre- or post-ferry stay.
City highlights
What to see while you are in Roscoff
Roscoff combines a handsome Breton centre with beaches, island trips and an excellent base for exploring Finistère.
Île de Batz
Take the short passenger boat to an island of beaches, gardens and coastal paths.
Notre-Dame de Croaz Batz
See Roscoff’s distinctive late-Gothic parish church and carved stone details.
Jardin Exotique
Explore a cliffside botanical garden overlooking the harbour and Bay of Morlaix.
Maison des Johnnies
Discover the story of Roscoff onion sellers who travelled seasonally to Britain.
Finistère coast
Use Roscoff as a base for beaches, Morlaix Bay and the wider north Brittany coastline.
Tours & experiences
Things to Do in Roscoff
Browse Roscoff, Morlaix Bay, Breton food and coastal experiences to combine with your ferry crossing.
Tours and activities displayed in this section are supplied through Viator. Availability, descriptions and prices are provided by the activity supplier and can change.
Arriving or departing by ferry
Roscoff Ferry Terminal
Allow enough time for passport, vehicle and boarding formalities, particularly during summer weekends. The old harbour is not the international ferry terminal.
Current 2026 services link Roscoff with Plymouth in southwest England and Cork in Ireland. Both routes carry vehicles and foot passengers on conventional ferries.
Brittany Ferries operates from Port du Bloscon on the eastern side of Roscoff. The ferry port is well signposted from the main roads and sits a short drive from the historic centre.
Passenger portPort du Bloscon, Roscoff, Brittany, France
Main connectionsPlymouth & Cork
OperatorsBrittany Ferries
VehiclesCars, motorcycles, campers, caravans, bicycles and foot passengers
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Plan your stay
Getting around Roscoff
Roscoff is compact on foot, with regional buses and rail useful for Morlaix and onward travel through Brittany.
Walk Roscoff
The old harbour, historic centre and nearby beaches are easy to explore on foot.
Use rail for Brittany
Roscoff has local rail connections via Morlaix for onward journeys across Brittany and France. Find Roscoff rail tickets here...
Drive Finistère
A car makes it easy to explore Morlaix Bay, the Pink Granite Coast and western Brittany after your ferry crossing.
Stay in Roscoff
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Stay near the old harbour or Roscoff seafront
The historic centre is best for atmosphere, restaurants and walking, while seafront accommodation suits a quieter coastal stay.
Common planning questions
Roscoff ferry & destination FAQs
Where is Roscoff Ferry Terminal?
International Brittany Ferries services use Port du Bloscon, east of Roscoff’s historic old harbour.
Where can I sail from Roscoff in 2026?
Brittany Ferries operates current services between Roscoff and Plymouth, and between Roscoff and Cork.
Can I take a car on ferries from Roscoff?
Yes. The principal Plymouth and Cork services carry vehicles as well as foot passengers.
Is the Roscoff ferry terminal in the old harbour?
No. The international terminal is at Port du Bloscon, separate from the old harbour used by local boats.
Can I visit Île de Batz from Roscoff?
Yes. Local passenger boats make the short crossing from the old harbour area to Île de Batz.
What are the best things to do in Roscoff?
The old harbour, Île de Batz, Notre-Dame de Croaz Batz and Jardin Exotique are highlights.
Does Roscoff have rail connections?
Yes. Local rail services connect Roscoff with Morlaix, where wider French rail connections are available.
Should I book Roscoff ferries in advance?
Yes, particularly for summer vehicles, cabins and weekend travel.
Where can you travel from Roscoff?
The route catalogue includes departures towards Cork, Plymouth. Each direction has its own guide so that you can check the correct starting pier and arrival arrangements. A listed connection may be seasonal, a multi-stop itinerary or a former service; read its service status before making plans.
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Reaching the harbour and checking in
Roscoff’s ferry terminal sits at Bloscon on the north Brittany coast. Road access is via the local D69/N58 network, while Morlaix provides the nearest mainline rail connections for passengers continuing through France.
Pin the precise ferry terminal before travelling to Roscoff. Some towns have separate passenger quays, vehicle terminals and excursion-boat landings. The operator’s address on your confirmation is more useful than a town-centre map pin.
For a car journey, leave a margin for the final approach, queueing and check-in. Without a car, confirm the last part of the journey from the railway station or bus stop. A short map distance may involve port roads or areas closed to pedestrians; use a confirmed transfer or walking route.
Keep your booking reference and required documents accessible. If you need step-free boarding, help with luggage or space for a bicycle, arrange it before the day of travel. Small piers and large vehicle terminals can offer very different facilities.
Building Roscoff into a wider journey
Plan each sea leg as a separate part of the trip. Check the arrival port, transfer distance, vehicle restrictions and the time before the next sailing. A ticket sold by one company or booking provider does not automatically create a protected connection with another.
Check your arrival time against accommodation check-in and the next transport service. If this is an island stay, organise the return ferry before fixing a mainland flight or a long-distance train. The outward and return ports do not have to be the same, but separate tickets can have different conditions.
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