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Ferry to Ireland

You can get ferries to Ireland from a wide range of destinations. Ferries to Ireland sail from Holyhead, Cherbourg, Cairnryan, Rossaveel, Galway City Centre, Inishmore, Inisheer, Inishmaan, Pembroke, Fishguard, Liverpool Birkenhead, Galway City Docks, Roscoff, Bilbao & Douglas.

Top operators include P&O Irish Sea, Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Steam Packet & Stena Line.

Ireland Ferry Times and Sailings

The Holyhead to Dublin ferry sails approximately 63 times per week, with an average duration of about 3 hours 20 minutes. 

First ferry: 01:30
Last ferry: 22:15 

The Cherbourg to Rosslare ferry currently sails around 8 times per week. The journey takes about 18 hours.

First ferry: 13:00
Last ferry: 21:46 

Which is the fastest ferry to Ireland?

The fastest ferry to Ireland is Rossaveel to Inishmore. This journey usually takes 40 minutes. The fastest ferry to Ireland typically takes around 90 minutes on the Dover to Calais ferry route.

Ireland Ferry Operators

Ferries to Ireland are provided by 6 ferry companies. These include P&O Irish Sea, Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Steam Packet & Stena Line. There are currently 40 daily and 278 weekly sailings from Ireland.

Ferry Ports in Ireland

There are 10 ferry ports in Ireland. Dublin is the most popular port.  

Ireland Ferry Prices and Offers

The price of the ferry to Ireland varies depending on the route you choose. The Holyhead to Dublin ferry costs £325.86 on average whereas the Cherbourg to Rosslare ferry usually costs £531.68.

Popular Ferry routes to Ireland

The most popular ferry route to Ireland is the Holyhead to Dublin ferry with 63 weekly sailings. The second most popular ferry to Ireland is the Cherbourg to Rosslare ferry with 8 weekly sailings.

Top 5 routes:
Dublin to Holyhead
Rosslare to Fishguard
Rosslare to Santander
Rosslare to Pembroke
Rosslare to Bilbao

What is the cheapest ferry to Ireland?

The cheapest ferry to Ireland depends on the route, season, ferry company and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. Prices are generally cheaper for foot passengers.

Holyhead to Dublin ferry prices:

Average price: £325.86
Average foot passenger price: £121
Average car ferry price: £406

What is the shortest ferry crossing from Ireland to UK?

Larne to Cairnryan is the shortest ferry crossing from Ireland to UK. The journey takes around 2 hours.

Can I take an overnight ferry to Ireland? 

Yes, it is possible to get an overnight ferry to Ireland depending on your route.

Can I take a car on the ferry to Ireland?

You can take your car on most ferry routes to Ireland from England. Simply follow the signs at the port and staff will be on hand to guide you into the correct lane. When boarding, you will be given a piece of paper to hang from your rear-view mirror to confirm your booking.

How to book ferry tickets to Ireland

It's easy to book ferry tickets to Ireland at Direct Ferries. Just use our Deal Finder to compare times and prices.

Travelling with a campervan to Ireland 

There are a range of ferry companies that allow you to travel with a campervan to Ireland. These include Irish Ferries and Stena Line.

Most popular questions

Which ferries travel to Ireland?

Ferries to Ireland:
  • Pembroke
  • Holyhead
  • Cherbourg
  • Roscoff
  • Bilbao
  • Douglas
  • Fishguard
  • Inishmore
  • Inisheer
  • Inishmaan

What is the fastest ferry to Ireland?

The fastest ferry crossing to Ireland is via the Inishmore to Rossaveel route, with a crossing time of approximately 40m.

What is the cheapest ferry to Ireland?

The cheapest ferry to Ireland is £15 from Inishmaan to Rossaveel. Price exclusive of booking fees.

What are the ferry ports in Ireland?

Ireland Ferry Ports:
  • Rosslare
  • Dublin
  • Cork
  • Galway City Centre
  • Rossaveel

Can you take pets on the ferry to Ireland?

Yes, you can bring your pets onboard the ferries. Where pets are allowed on the ferries depends on the ferry company. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with
  • Irish Ferries
  • Brittany Ferries
  • Stena Line

Ireland reviews

  • "Birkenhead to Belfast"

    Very pleasent trip.

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  • "Homewardbound"

    After a long drive through England,I arrived at the terminal tired and hungry. I was very disappointed to find ther was no facilities for having a hot meal in the terminal. There were only two vending machines. One for soft drinks and the other for hot drinks .Unfortunately the Hot drinks machine would not operate. The power saving mode stayed on and I was disappointed to find it would not work at all.I spent five hours before being allowed on board the ferry. I ordered a burger with cheese and bacon from the Barissta and found the prices to be a real rip off.£1.95 for a mug of hot water and a with a tea bag thrown in. The burger price was a rip off,I got little change from £10! The trip itself was pleasant and I was most impressed with the value and service in the onboard restaurant next morning. For £8.95 I received a fresh cooked breakfast with toast and orange juice. I was also able to have as much tea as I wanted. In almost 40 yrs of using this route, this was a very pleasant surprise. Disembarking in the morning was very efficient, the staff very helpful and pleasant. All in all a very enjoyable trip home despite the disappointment of the Barrista Bar experience!

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  • "Cairnryan/Larne"

    Just back from a few days in Ireland having crossed with P@O where the staff were very friendly and helpful. Will be using them again in the future.

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  • "Satisfied customers"

    We were more than happy with our recent trip on Irish Ferries both ways. Our return trip was exceptionally good as my wife does not travel well at sea and we were on the slow return crossing we decided to book a cabin. The cabin was more than satisfactory, clean and everything you needed. We slept for 3 hours of the crossing and thank goodness we did as it was not the smoothest (force 8) but we disembarked feeling refreshed for our 4 hour drive home. The staff were very helpful and the restraunt was very good value for money. We will definately use this service again when needing to take our car to visit family.

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Ireland Guide

With breathtaking natural beauty, fascinating history and a vibrant culture, Ireland should be on everyone's bucket-list. Many people head to the capital city of Dublin with its endless offering of must-see sights including St Patrick's Cathedral, Guinness Storehouse and Trinity College. Dublin is also known for its nightlife. No trip to Dublin is complete without visiting the legendary Temple Bar with its buzzing atmosphere. Other popular destinations in Ireland include Cork, Galway and Limerick, all of which offer a range of attractions for visitors. One of the most famous sights in Ireland though has to be the Cliffs of Moher, dramatic sea cliffs that offer incredible views. Killarney National Park is also a must with its stunning scenery.

Ferry Routes to Ireland

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