Destination Brittany
Traveling to Brittany from the UK is extremely convenient thanks to its proximity.
Stretching from the mouth of the Loire River to the Baie du Mont Saint-Michel, along the English Channel, Brittany has been inhabited since antiquity, and is considered the cradle of Western Europe’s megalithic culture.
Renowned for its pleasant oceanic climate and its beautiful landscapes, both along the coast and inland, Brittany is a prime holiday destination for those seeking relaxation and authenticity away from the crowds.
Below are links to the various official websites you will need:
Traveling to Brittany from the UK – Air travel and car rental information
Brest
The Aéroport Brest Bretagne is situated 11km northeast of the city of Brest.
Nantes
The Aéroport Nantes Atlantique is conveniently positioned 11km south of the city center.
Rennes
The Aéroport Rennes Saint-Jacques is situated 12km south of the city of Rennes.
You will find all the useful links regarding public transport, car rental services and other resources on their websites.
Traveling to Brittany from the UK by Ferry
Brittany Ferries operates from:
– Portsmouth to St Malo
– Plymouth to Roscoff
– Cork to Roscoff
Condor Ferries operates a weekly ferry service from Portsmouth to Cherbourg, from late May to early September, and Catamaran services from Poole and Weymouth to Saint Malo via the Channel Islands.
DFDS Seaways operates services from Newhaven to Dieppe and Dover to Calais or Dunkirk.
P&O operates from Dover to Calais.
Traveling to Brittany from the UK by Car
Here are the distances using motorways (with tolls) and/or dual-carriage ways from:
- Saint-Malo to Brest (234km), Nantes (179km), Rennes (70km)
- Roscoff to Brest (66km), Nantes (316km), Rennes (211km)
Traveling to Brittany from the UK by Rail
Eurotunnel-LeShuttle connects Folkestone to Calais in 35 minutes.
Eurostar connects London St Pancras to Paris – Gare duNord in 2h20 or 2h30, with an average of 15 trains per weekday. You’ll then have to connect on a TGV (SNCF) from from Gare Montparnasse (train station) to your destination in Brittany.
Here’s a list of seaside resorts and tourist sites to visit in Brittany
