Ferries to Ireland
Ferries to Ireland
About the ferry routes in and around Ireland
You can reach Ireland by ferry fromย England,ย fromย Wales,ย France, Scotland andย Spain in Europe. These are often large ferries that sometimes also include an overnight stay.ย The major ferry companies operate on 6 different routes to Ireland.
There are also sailings with fast catamaran ferries. Theย Holyhead-Dublinย ferry, thereforeย only takes 2 hours and 15 minutes. Ireland is also easily accessible via the ferries from Scotland to Northern Ireland.
From Ireland you can also take the ferry to France first and then travel further to for example Germany, The Netherlands, Scandinavia and so on.
Travelling from Ireland?
Then, you can go to Europe in many directions with a ferry. There areย ferriesย from Ireland to the UK, France,ย andย Spain.ย The Isle of Manย is also easily accessible. In the summer, you can also take small, fast ferries to Islay or to the Kintyre peninsula in Scotland.
Popular crossings to France from Ireland (and vice versa) are Dublin-Cherbourg and Rosslare-Dunkirk. The ferry to Spain from Ireland is the route from Rosslare to Bilbao.
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Ferries from Ireland
Island Guides ferries departing from Ireland
All Crossings to Ireland
These are all the ferries to Ireland, from the UK, France, Wales and Scotland
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I really like to sail on modern / new ferries, any input on this if I want to travel from the UK to Ireland? What's the most modern ferry on this country connection?
The MS Oscar Wilde from 2006 connects Rosslare with Pembroke and could be a good option for you: https://ferrygogo.co.uk/ireland/ferry-to-ireland-from-uk/
It's quite a modern ship, don't mistake it with the MS Oscar Wilde Cruise. That's not really a Seaworthy Ship!
Ferry Go Go, I have been using your site for some while and would love to see an article on Dublin! Touring Dublin, Ireland, is a delightful experience filled with a rich blend of history, culture, and vibrant city life. The capital city of Ireland offers a wide array of attractions for visitors to explore! It is perfect for couples for a romantic break, would love to see some destinations which are couple friendly on here! Shout out some couple destinations to me if anyone has suggestions?
Greetings,
I want to ferry from Parknasilla, Kerry to Pullen or Droumark, Cork.
How can I go that (or something close)?
Hello Chris,
We have not yet thoroughly examined this area, but it appears that there are no ferry services. Parknasilla Resort & Spa offers boat trips, so maybe that's something to inquire further about.