Ferries from

France to Ireland

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Ferry from France to Ireland

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France to Ireland Ferries


There is currently 3 operators sailing 3 routes, for ferries from France to Ireland. Sailing frequency can vary throughout the year and tends to have seasonal peaks.

How long is the ferry from France to Ireland?

The crossing time by ferry from France to Ireland ranges between routes, operators and ships. The Cherbourg Dublin ferry on average approximately takes 19 hours and 15 minutes. The distance from Cherbourg to Dublin is approximately 281 nautical miles. The fastest ferry from France to Ireland from Roscoff to Cork, with a crossing time of approximately 11 hours and 45 minutes. Brittany Ferries provide this route with up to 1 sailing weekly combined.

France to Ireland Ferry Operators

The following operators sail from France to Ireland: Stena Line, Irish Ferries and Brittany Ferries. Timetables vary depending on the ferry company. Check the latest ferry timetables between France and Ireland with just a few clicks using our deal finder.

What is the ferry price from France to Ireland?

Prices for the France to Ireland ferry might change depending on the season you wish to travel. Cheap ferry tickets are typically available during off peak, outside of the high season. Please visit our special offers page to view all the latest ferry discounts.

Can I travel with a vehicle from France to Ireland?

The following operators accept vehicles on ferries from Cherbourg - Dublin: Irish Ferries Roscoff - Cork: Brittany Ferries Not all ships will accept vehicles, check out our Deal Finder for the latest sailing availability, for traveling with vehicles.

France to Ireland Ferry Routes

The following routes sail from France to Ireland: Cherbourg – Dublin, Roscoff – Cork and Cherbourg - Rosslare. Some routes are seasonal, whereas others sail all year round. To get the most up to date sailing information for ferries from France to Ireland search in our Deal Finder.

Ferries from France to Ireland

How much are ferries from France to Ireland?

From To Average price
From
CherbourgFrance
To
RosslareIreland
Average price$704.69
From
CherbourgFrance
To
DublinIreland
Average price$832.34
From
RoscoffFrance
To
CorkIreland
Average price$826.20

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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 vacationer. 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 packed getaway, a spa break, relaxing on a beach, castle hopping, shopping or simply people watching, you can do it all in France. No matter how many times you visit, there is always something new 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 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 center 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.

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