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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 Rennestrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Rennes to Granvilletrain train Ter
    3. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry ferry
    7h 28m
    $90–222

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brest - SNCF Train Station to Rennes - Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rennes to Granvillebus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry ferry
    10h
    $56–161

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Brest to St Malo Ferry Portcar car
    2. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Chauseyferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Chausey to Granvilleferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry ferry
    8h 13m
    $94–191

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Brest to Rennestrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Rennes to St Malotrain train Ter
    3. Take the carferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    9h 9m
    $127–301

  5. Bus, ferry via Châteaulin

    1. Take the bus from Gare Routière SNCF to Echangeur du Pouillotbus bus 931 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chateaulin to Rennesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rennes to Granvillebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry ferry
    11h 30m
    $67–172

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  • Distance: 447.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

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 13m.

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