Ferry to Ireland 2025 - Routes, Schedules, Prices

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Ferry to Ireland

Ferries to Ireland are available with P&O Irish Sea, Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Steam Packet & Stena Line.

Ireland Ferry Schedule

There are approximately 40 daily sailings and up to 278 weekly sailings to Ireland. Please note that ferry schedules can change throughout the year and usually increase during the high season. Take advantage of our deal finder for the latest sailing times and availability.

Ports of Ireland

There are 10 ports in Ireland. The most popular port is Dublin Port with 73 weekly sailings.

Holyhead to Dublin Ferry

The Holyhead to Dublin ferry sails approximately 9 times per day and up to 63 times per week, with an average sailing duration of 3 hours 20 minutes. The Holyhead Dublin ferry costs approximately $409. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees.

Cherbourg to Rosslare Ferry

The ferry from Cherbourg to Rosslare sails approximately 8 times weekly, with a sailing duration of 18 hours. Cherbourg Rosslare ferry is $658 on average. Exclusive of booking fees.

Prices will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated February 25.

Can I take my car on the ferry to Ireland?

Yes, there is a car ferry to Ireland. Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Steam Packet & Stena Line provide car ferries to Ireland.

Can I bring pets on the Ireland ferry?

Pets are allowed to travel on ferries to Ireland with P&O Irish Sea, Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries & Stena Line.

Ireland Ferry Prices and Discounts

The price of a ferry to Ireland can fluctuate by route, operator and season. Please visit our special offers page for all the best ferry offers available.

Ireland Day Trip

You can take a day trip to Ireland from the Isle of Wight via the Douglas to Belfast ferry and the Douglas to Dublin ferry. You can also take a day trip from Scotland to Ireland by taking the Cairnryan to Larne ferry, which takes approximately 2 hours.

How to book cheap ferry tickets to Ireland

Book ferry tickets to Ireland online with Direct Ferries by using our Deal Finder and compare routes, prices and operators for the best deals.

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 ferry, in approximately 40m.

What is the cheapest ferry to Ireland?

The cheapest ferry to Ireland is $18 on average via the Inishmaan to Rossaveel route. Ferry prices for Ireland can vary depending on what season you decide to travel. 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, passengers are allowed to bring pets onboard the ferries with certain ferry companies. However, please ensure that you have read all the operator guidelines on pets before travelling. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with the following operators