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France to Ireland Ferry

Ferries from France to Ireland sail approximately 11 times per week and are provided by Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries & Stena Line. However, the France to Ireland ferry timetable can change.

How long is the ferry from France to Ireland?

The ferry from France to Ireland ranges between 12 hours and 19 hours 45 minutes.

What is the fastest ferry to Ireland from France?

The fastest ferry to Ireland from France is with Brittany Ferries on the Roscoff to Cork ferry. This journey takes approximately 12 hours.

France to Ireland Ferry Schedules

There are on average 3 daily sailings from France to Ireland, with around 11 weekly sailings. These sailings are provided by Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries & Stena Line. Specific schedules will vary by route, ferry company and season.

Is there a car ferry from France to Ireland?

Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from France to Ireland with Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries & Stena Line.

How far is Ireland from France?

The distance between France and Ireland is 369 miles (594km) and 321 nautical miles.

How much does a ferry cost from France to Ireland?

France to Ireland ferry prices can vary by route, ferry company, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.

Ferry from Cherbourg to Rosslare

The Cherbourg to Rosslare sails approximately 7 times weekly with a crossing time of 18 hours 1 minute.

Ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin

Cherbourg to Dublin ferries sail about 4 times weekly with a sailing time of 19 hours 27 minutes. 

France to Ireland Ferry Offers and Discounts

We recommend booking your France to Ireland ferry in advance to get it at the cheapest price. You can also visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest discounts and to find a cheap France to Ireland ferry.

How to book ferry tickets from France to Ireland

Book and compare France to Ireland ferry tickets, companies, timetables and prices using our Deal Finder.

How much are ferries from France to Ireland?

From   To Average price
Cherbourg, France
Rosslare, Ireland 		£517.42Average price
Cherbourg, France
Dublin, Ireland 		£548.16Average price
Roscoff, France
Cork, Ireland 		£644.87Average price

Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees.

Ferries from France to Ireland

About France

France has been one of the world's most popular tourist destinations for many years and is one of the most diverse countries in the world. With a variety of landscapes, its charming people and the richness of its culture, France really is an ideal destination for the holidaymaker. Paris with its iconic monuments and Europe’s most popular theme park and also the French Riviera in the south east get the headlines, but there is so much more to see and do. Whether you're up for an adventure holiday, a spa break, relaxing on a beach, castle hop, shopping or simply people watching, you can do it all in France. And, however many times you visit, there is always something to discover. With its central position in Western Europe, France is the perfect gateway by ferry to the surrounding countries and islands of the Mediterranean and the English Channel. With numerous ferry companies operating crossings to and from France, destinations include the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands, Corsica, Sardinia and North Africa.

About Ireland

Ireland is an island in North-western Europe, politically divided into the Republic and Northern Ireland which is part of the United Kingdom. Its capital Dublin which was founded as a Viking settlement is now a hugely popular tourist destination with popular attractions such as the Guinness Storehouse. Other counties such as Kerry and Galway are also popular tourist spots. Ireland is simple destination to get to by sea. Ferries connect England, Isle of Man and Wales to numerous Irish ferry ports with regular crossings operating all year with the most well-known ferry companies. Northern Ireland also features a wealth of ferry connections to the UK mainland so if you are travelling from Scotland to Ireland then you could choose to drive down from Belfast or Larne. If you’re travelling from continental Europe then there’s a selection of crossings on a number of routes available from France too.

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