Address and opening hours
BreizhGo Penn Ar Bed Shipping Company – Brest,
Quai Georges Lombard,
29200 Brest
Before parking your vehicle, please unload your luggage at the drop-off point in front of the ferry terminal at 1er Eperon.
One of the passengers can also go and collect the tickets from the terminal whilst waiting for the driver.
Please make sure you arrive at least 45 minutes before the boat departs (1 hour during school holidays and long weekends) to give yourself plenty of time to park without any hassle – and why not grab a coffee before you set off!
| Period | Day | Morning | Afternoon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off-season | Monday – Friday | 7.30 am – 12 noon | 2 pm – 6 pm |
| Saturday | 7.30 am – 12 noon | — | |
| Sunday | 7.30am – 10am* | — | |
| From 7 July to 24 August | Monday – Friday | 7am – 12pm | 2 pm – 7 pm |
| Saturday – Sunday | 7am – 12pm | 2 pm – 6 pm |
*7.30 am – 12 noon from 1 June to 6 July and on 31 August.
Getting to Brest Ferry Terminal
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By train
Brest SNCF station is a 15-minute walk from the ferry terminal for the islands. It’s an easy walk, especially on the way there, as you’ll be walking down the Rampes and can enjoy a lovely view of the commercial harbour.
You can then take one of these two bus routes: bibus.fr
- Line 5 “Port de Commerce” to the “Kennedy-Gare” stop. The bus will drop you off at the “Les îles” stop (7-minute journey).
- Line 2B “Technopôle” to the “Kennedy-Gare” stop. The bus will drop you off at the “Rampes” stop (2-minute journey). When you get off the bus, take the stairs down the ramps; you’ll then have a 550-metre walk to the ferry terminal.
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By public transport
You can take these two bus routes: bibus.fr
- Line 5 “Port de Commerce” to the “Kennedy-Gare” stop. The bus will drop you off at the “Les îles” stop (7-minute journey).
- Line 2B “Technopôle” to the “Kennedy-Gare” stop. The bus will drop you off at the “Rampes” stop (2-minute journey). When you get off the bus, take the stairs at the ramps; you will then have a 550-metre walk to the ferry terminal.
By tram, get off at the Liberté Station stop. You can then either take the bus or walk (a 20-minute walk).
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By plane
Brest Bretagne Airport is located 10 km from Brest in the town of Guipavas.
From the airport, take a taxi or the airport shuttle to the ‘Porte de Guipavas’ tram stop.
Take line A to reach the city centre easily, then change to line 5 “Port de Commerce”. The bus will drop you off at the “Les îles” stop.
The shuttle service runs from 5.30 am to 11 pm, seven days a week, all year round (except 1 May).
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By car
- From Paris: approximately 5 hours 45 minutes by car, via the N12
- From Rennes: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes by car, via the N12
- From Nantes: approximately 3 hours 15 minutes by car, via the N165
- From Quimper: approximately 45 minutes’ drive via the N16
→ On arrival in Brest, follow signs for Brest Ports.
Where can I park near the ferry terminal?
🚧 Please note: due to a number of events taking place in Brest’s commercial port, parking may be restricted or difficult in certain areas. We advise you to check our News page regularly and to confirm on site that parking is permitted before leaving your vehicle.
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You’re visiting the islands on a day trip
Chain car park
If you are visiting the islands for the day, we recommend parking your vehicle at the Parc à Chaînes car park, located below the access ramp to the port.
- Recommended maximum parking time: 1 day
- FREE
- 317 spaces, including 6 reserved for people with reduced mobility
PLEASE NOTE: Parking at Parc à Chaînes may occasionally be prohibited during events or shows; please check the notices.
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You’re visiting the islands for several days
Car park at the foot of the cliff, near La Carène
If you are visiting the islands for several days, we recommend parking your vehicle in the car park at the foot of the cliff, close to and to the west of La Carène (performance hall).
- FREE
- 60 spaces
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Short-term parking
Quai de la Douane
In the commercial port area, along Quai de la Douane, Rue Blaveau, Rue de Narvik, Rue de Bassam and Rue Aldéric Lecomte, the eastern section of the Parc à chaînes is a blue zone.
Maximum parking time: 2 hours