Ferry to Ireland
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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, Pembroke, Fishguard, Liverpool Birkenhead, Inisheer, Inishmaan, Roscoff, Bilbao & Douglas.
Top operators include P&O Irish Sea, Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Steam Packet & Stena Line.
The Holyhead to Dublin ferry sails approximately 52 times per week, with an average duration of about 3 hours 15 minutes.
First ferry: 01:30
Last ferry: 22:15
The Cherbourg to Rosslare ferry currently sails around 7 times per week. The journey takes about 18 hours.
First ferry: 13:00
Last ferry: 21:46
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.
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 45 daily and 304 weekly sailings from Ireland.
There are 10 ferry ports in Ireland. Dublin is the most popular port.
The price of the ferry to Ireland varies depending on the route you choose. The Holyhead to Dublin ferry costs £350.80 on average whereas the Cherbourg to Rosslare ferry usually costs £546.28.
The most popular ferry route to Ireland is the Holyhead to Dublin ferry with 52 weekly sailings. The second most popular ferry to Ireland is the Cherbourg to Rosslare ferry with 7 weekly sailings.
Top 5 routes:
Dublin to Holyhead
Rosslare to Fishguard
Rosslare to Santander
Rosslare to Pembroke
Rosslare to Bilbao
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. Check out our special offers page to find a cheap ferry to Ireland.
Holyhead to Dublin ferry prices:
Average price: £350.80
Average foot passenger price: £121
Average car ferry price: £406
Larne to Cairnryan is the shortest ferry crossing from Ireland to UK. The journey takes around 2 hours.
Yes, it is possible to get an overnight ferry to Ireland depending on your route.
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.
It's easy to book ferry tickets to Ireland at Direct Ferries. Just use our Deal Finder to compare times and prices.
There are a range of ferry companies that allow you to travel with a campervan to Ireland. These include Irish Ferries and Stena Line.
"Birkenhead to Belfast"
"Homewardbound"
"Cairnryan/Larne"
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Find out what it's like onboard the ferries before you travel.
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.
