There are 4 ways to get from London to Île d'Ouessant by train, bus, ferry or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
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Train, bus, ferry
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Marne La Vallee Chessy
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Take the train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Quimper
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Take the bus from Gare Routière SNCF to Port
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Take the ferry from Gare Maritime Camaret to Gare Maritime Ouessant
Train, bus, ferry via Lille
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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
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Take the bus from Lille to Brest
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Take the ferry from Gare Maritime de Brest to Gare Maritime Ouessant
Bus, ferry
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Take the bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Lille
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Take the bus from Lille to Brest
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Take the ferry from Gare Maritime de Brest to Gare Maritime Ouessant
Fly, bus, ferry
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Fly from London City (LCY) to Quimper (UIP)
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Take the bus from Gare Routière SNCF to Port
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Take the ferry from Gare Maritime Camaret to Gare Maritime Ouessant
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- Face masks are recommended
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Health pass is required for long-distance travel by plane, train or coach, as well as in some public venues
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Île d'Ouessant is 800 130 000.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Île d'Ouessant is recommended.
The social distance requirement in Île d'Ouessant is 1 metre.
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Last updated: 26 Jul 2022
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Questions & Answers
The distance between London and Île d'Ouessant is 490 km.
The best way to get from London to Île d'Ouessant without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 12h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 50m to get from London to Île d'Ouessant, including transfers.
The quickest flight from London City Airport to Quimper Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 15m.
Île d'Ouessant is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 10:39 in London and 11:39 in Île d'Ouessant.
British Airways offers flights from London City Airport to Quimper Airport.
There are 38+ hotels available in Île d'Ouessant. Prices start at €100 per night.
The best way to get from London to London City Airport is to train which takes 21 min and costs £1 - £5.
- Distance: 489.8 km
- Duration: 12h 50m
What companies run services between London, England and Île d'Ouessant, France?
There is no direct connection from London to Île d'Ouessant. However, you can take the train to Marne La Vallee Chessy, take the train to Quimper, take the walk to Gare Routière SNCF, take the bus to Port, take the walk to Gare Maritime Camaret, then take the ferry to Gare Maritime Ouessant. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from London King's Cross to Île d'Ouessant via Lille Europe, Lille, Brest, La Carène, Les Îles, and Gare Maritime de Brest in around 19h 46m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110 - €650
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Marne La Vallee Chessy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €120 - €350
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €310 - €350
- Standard
- €120 - €150
- Standard Premier
- €170 - €220
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85 - €340
- Website
- Eurostar
- Business Premier
- €300 - €340
- Standard
- €85 - €110
- Standard Premier
- €130 - €170
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France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Marne La Vallee Chessy to Quimper
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70 - €140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €70 - €110
- Rail 1st Class
- €95 - €140
- Website
- breizhgo.bzh
Bus from Gare Routière SNCF to Port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4 - €7
- Website
- BreizhGo
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Lille to Brest
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40 - €50
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15 - €19
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from London - Victoria Coach Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12 - €15
- Website
- Blablabus
- Phone
- 02/989 0000
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from London Victoria Green Line Station to Lille Bus Station Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9 - €13
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +33 2 98 80 80 80
- contact@pennarbed.fr
- Website
- pennarbed.fr
Ferry from Gare Maritime Camaret to Gare Maritime Ouessant
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Compagnie Maritime Penn Ar Bed - Département du Fi
Ferry from Gare Maritime de Brest to Gare Maritime Ouessant
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Compagnie Maritime Penn Ar Bed - Département du Fi
- Phone
- +33 825 13 52 35
- contact@finist-mer.fr
- Website
- finist-mer.fr
Ferry from Camaret to Ouessant
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- Finist'Mer
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