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How to get fromBrest to Channel Islandsby train, ferry, car, bus or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Brest to Channel Islands by train, ferry, car, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Brest to RennestrainTgv
    2. Take the train from Rennes to GranvilletrainC12
    3. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry
    7h 42m
    $58–334

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes to GranvillebusK12
    3. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry
    10h 10m
    $41–150

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Brest to St Malo Ferry Portcar
    2. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Chauseyferry
    3. Take the ferry from Chausey to Granvilleferry
    4. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry
    8h 12m
    $96–198

  4. Train, car ferry via Rennes

    1. Take the train from Brest to RennestrainTgv
    2. Take the train from Rennes to St MalotrainTer
    3. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry
    9h 18m
    $78–133

  5. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Brest to LamballetrainTer / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry
    10h 53m
    $71–107

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Brest, France and Channel Islands, Guernsey?

There is no direct connection from Brest to Channel Islands. However, you can take the train to Rennes, take the train to Granville, walk to Gare, take the line 2 bus to Centre-Ville, walk to Granville, then take the ferry to Jersey St Helier. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brest to Jersey St Helier via St Malo Ferry Port, Chausey, and Granville in around 8h 12m.

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