Ferries from

Ireland to France

Ferries from

Ferry from Ireland to France

Ireland

Ferries from Ireland to France are available with 3 operators. There are 3 ferry routes.  Ferries from Rosslare to Cherbourg and Dublin to Cherbourg are popular ferry trips from Ireland to France. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.

Ferries from Ireland to France sail approximately 13 times per week and are provided by Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries & Stena Line.

How long is the ferry from Ireland to France

Ireland to France ferry time ranges between 15 hours and 21 hours depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.

What is the fastest ferry from Ireland to France?

The fastest ferry from Ireland to France is in 15 hours on the Cork to Roscoff ferry with Brittany Ferries.

Is there a car ferry from Ireland to France?

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

How far is Ireland from France?

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

How much does a ferry cost from Ireland to France?

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

Ferry from Rosslare to Cherbourg

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

Ferry from Dublin to Cherbourg

Dublin to Cherbourg ferry ferries sail about 4 times weekly with a sailing time of 18 hours 30 minutes.

Ireland to France Ferry Offers and Discounts

For the best ferry offers, we recommend booking in advance for the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts.

How to book ferry tickets from Ireland to France

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Ferries from Ireland to France

How much are ferries from Ireland to France?

From   To Average price
From
RosslareIreland
To
CherbourgFrance
Average price£507.70
From
DublinIreland
To
CherbourgFrance
Average price£580.33
From
CorkIreland
To
RoscoffFrance
Average price£554.45

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About Ireland

Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic, to the West of Great Britain. The island of Ireland is politically divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland which is part of the United Kingdom. The region has a rather diverse landscape with a ring of coastal mountains and low plains at the centre of the island. With three World Heritage Sites, Ireland’s outstanding natural beauty is of great interest to many tourists. Ferry travel is a popular method of getting from Ireland to England, Wales and the Isle of Man across the Irish Sea. Crossings are year round, fast and operated by a variety of ferry company across a number of routes. Despite the relatively long crossing, France is also well connected by ferry from Ireland. The ships are reasonably well appointed and as with the crossings to the UK, there are a number of operators and routes to choose from.

About France

For the past 20 years, France has featured near the top of the list of the world’s most popular tourist destinations and is one of the most geographically diverse countries in Europe. By land area, France is the largest country in Western Europe and one of only three countries to have both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines. France isn’t just about Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower or the famous smile of Mona Lisa; even the gorgeous villages in the countryside, splendid lavender fields and vineyards are just a tip of the iceberg when it comes to visiting the numerous sights and attractions in France. This is a country that always has something new to offer. There are several ways of getting to France and by ferry is one of the simplest and most popular options. Most of Europe’s biggest and best ferry companies connect France with numerous countries and islands with regular crossings available from the UK and Ireland to the north and islands in the Mediterranean and North Africa to the south of the country.

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