Brittany Ferries has announced a series of changes to its ferry network that will take effect from autumn 2026, affecting selected routes between the UK, France and Ireland.
The updates include changes to several ferry services, vessel deployments and sailing schedules. While the vast majority of Brittany Ferries crossings will continue to operate as normal, passengers travelling on affected routes should check the latest schedules before booking.
At a glance: what's changing?
The key changes announced by Brittany Ferries include:
- Poole to Cherbourg will close from November 2026.
- Daily Portsmouth to Cherbourg sailings will continue, providing an alternative route to Cherbourg.
- Portsmouth to Le Havre is planned to close from October 2026, with discussions relating to the service continuing.
- Cherbourg to Rosslare will continue to operate using different vessels.
- The vessels Barfleur and Cotentin will leave the Brittany Ferries fleet.
Route updates
Poole to Cherbourg
The Poole to Cherbourg route will close from November 2026.
Passengers travelling to Cherbourg will still be able to choose from daily Portsmouth to Cherbourg sailings, providing a convenient direct alternative once the Poole service ends. The vessel currently operating the route, Barfleur, will also leave the Brittany Ferries fleet.
Portsmouth to Le Havre
Brittany Ferries has announced plans to close the Portsmouth to Le Havre route from October 2026, although discussions relating to the service are continuing.
Cherbourg to Rosslare
The Cherbourg to Rosslare route will continue to operate. However, the vessel Cotentin, which currently serves the route, will leave the fleet, with other Brittany Ferries vessels continuing to operate the crossing.
Continuing to invest in the Brittany Ferries network
Although two vessels will leave the fleet, Brittany Ferries continues to invest in modernising its network and ships. Between 2019 and 2025, the operator introduced five new vessels, completing the largest fleet renewal programme in its history.
The newest additions include the LNG-electric hybrid ships Saint-Malo and Guillaume de Normandie, both introduced in 2025. These investments support Brittany Ferries' long-term commitment to providing a more modern and efficient fleet while maintaining an extensive network of ferry crossings.
What passengers need to know
Passengers travelling before October 2026 are not affected by these announced changes.
If you're planning to travel from autumn 2026 onwards, it's worth checking the latest sailing schedules when booking, particularly if you're travelling on routes to Cherbourg, Le Havre or Rosslare. Most Brittany Ferries services will continue to operate as normal, with the changes affecting a relatively small number of routes across the network.
Compare Brittany Ferries ferry crossings with AFerry
While these changes affect a small number of routes from autumn 2026, the majority of Brittany Ferries services will continue to operate as normal.
If you're planning a future journey, you can compare the latest Brittany Ferries routes, sailing times and fares with AFerry to find the ferry crossing that best suits your travel plans.