Ferries to Ireland
Ferries to Ireland
Ireland is reached by ferry from England, Wales, Scotland, France and Spain, mostly on big ships and often overnight. The quick exception is the Irish Sea: the fast catamaran on Holyhead to Dublin takes 2 hours 15 minutes, and the short crossings from Scotland to Northern Ireland are barely longer. From Ireland the same ships carry on to France, and from there the whole continent is a drive away. The guides below cover each corridor; we have sailed the Holyhead route ourselves on the fast ferry and on the regular ship.
Travelling from Ireland?
From Ireland you can sail in most directions: to the UK, France and Spain, and to the Isle of Man. In summer small fast boats also run to Islay and the Kintyre peninsula in Scotland. The popular routes to France are Dublin to Cherbourg and Rosslare to Dunkirk; the ferry to Spain is Rosslare to Bilbao.
Ferries to Ireland
Everything you need to know before booking your ferry trip
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
Ferry Talk
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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.