Ferry Dublin – Cherbourg
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Dublin – Cherbourg with Irish Ferries
Dublin – Cherbourg takes you back to Normandy after a night and part of the day at sea. Irish Ferries offers several sailings a week: check the dates open in the search engine.
The ships have restaurants, cafés, shops and lounges; passengers with a vehicle leave it in the garage for the whole crossing.
In Cherbourg, the ferry terminal is a few minutes from the town centre: arrive with a margin and keep your papers to hand.
Dublin – Cherbourg at a glance
- Company Irish Ferries
- Crossing time about 19 to 20 hours (one night on board)
- Sailings several sailings a week, sometimes daily depending on the season
- Check-in report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket
- On board cabins, restaurants, lounges
Indicative information collected in November 2026. Timetables, ships and check-in instructions may change: check them in the search engine and on your ticket before you travel.
Dublin
Dublin is the capital of Ireland, built on both sides of the Liffey. Trinity College and its Book of Kells, Temple Bar and the Guinness Storehouse can be visited on foot. Dublin Port, where the ferries leave, is a few kilometres from the centre. Report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket.
Cherbourg
In Cherbourg, ferries from Ireland dock at the ferry terminal, a few minutes from the town centre. The railway station is close, and the roads to Caen, Rennes and Paris start at the edge of town. Allow time for the checks on arrival.
Ferry Dublin – Cherbourg: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Dublin to Cherbourg?
About 19 to 20 hours, with a night on board. The exact time depends on the ship, the weather and the timetable chosen: it is shown in the search engine on this page.
How many sailings are there between Dublin and Cherbourg?
Irish Ferries generally offers several sailings a week, sometimes daily depending on the season. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Dublin to Cherbourg?
Irish Ferries, the Irish company Irish Ferries, is the company running this crossing in our selection.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Dublin and Cherbourg?
Yes, you can take your car. Say so in the engine: it then shows only the crossings that accept it, with the spaces available.
How do I book a ferry from Dublin to Cherbourg?
Run a search for your dates in the engine above, compare the crossing offers and book online. Book early if you travel in July or August.
