Ferry to Ireland
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Companies, ports and crossings between France, Wales, England and Ireland: compare timetables and book online.
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Reaching Ireland by sea
The ferry is the most practical way to reach Ireland with your car or motorhome. Crossings range from about three hours from Wales to around twenty hours from Cherbourg, with cabins and catering on overnight crossings.
From France, departures are from Cherbourg to Dublin and Rosslare, and from Roscoff to Cork. From Wales, from Holyhead to Dublin, and from Fishguard and Pembroke to Rosslare, and from Liverpool to Dublin.
Choose a company, a port or a specific route below to find the useful information: crossing time, frequency and practical advice.
Companies in the search engine
- Irish Ferries Irish Ferries crossings to Ireland
- Brittany Ferries Brittany Ferries crossings to Ireland
- Stena Line Stena Line crossings to Ireland
- P&O Irish Sea P&O Irish Sea crossings to Ireland
Ferry to Ireland: your questions
Which companies run ferries to Ireland?
The companies in our search engine are Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Stena Line and P&O Irish Sea. The routes open vary with the season.
Which ports do ferries to Ireland leave from?
From France, you board at Cherbourg for Dublin or Rosslare, and at Roscoff for Cork. From Wales, you board at Holyhead for Dublin, and at Fishguard or Pembroke for Rosslare. From England, you board at Liverpool for Dublin.
Which Irish ports are served?
Dublin, Rosslare Europort, in County Wexford, and Cork, at the Ringaskiddy terminal, are the arrival ports in our programmes.
What is the shortest crossing?
Holyhead – Dublin is the shortest: about three hours fifteen minutes, or less on some ships. From France, allow fourteen to twenty hours, with a night on board.
When should I book my crossing to Ireland?
Demand peaks in summer and school holidays: it is best to book several weeks ahead, especially with a vehicle or a cabin on the overnight crossings from France.
