Ferry to Ireland from Wales
Travel to Ireland by ferry from Wales
One of the most popular routes for travelling to Ireland is through the Welsh ports. When departing from Wales to Ireland you have 3 different options. You can either choose to sail to Rosslare or Dublin.
Ferries to Ireland from Wales
Ships depart from Fishguard and Pembroke in Southern Wales to Rosslare in the South of Ireland. The other option is to take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin, located in Northern Wales.
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Mamp of ferry routes to Ireland from Wales
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All Ferries to Ireland from Wales
Ships depart from Fishguard and Pembroke in Southern Wales to Rosslare in the South of Ireland. The other option is to take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin, located in Northern Wales.
The distance between Dublin and Rosslare is a 2-hour drive. Similarly, driving from Dublin to Belfast also takes about 2 hours.
Ferries from Wales to Ireland:
- Fishguard – Rosslare
- Pembroke – Rosslare
- Holyhead – Dublin
Below is an overview of all the ferries sailing to Ireland from the Welsh ports of Pembroke, Fishguard, and Holyhead. Depending on where you are heading in Ireland and where you are departing from in Wales or England, you can choose the most convenient port for your trip. The shortest crossing is Holyhead to Dublin, which takes just 2 hours and 15 minutes.
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We are visiting Wales for a few days and would like to also visit Ireland by ferry. We will not have a car. About how much is a R/T per person ticket from the three ports leaving Wales
Hi Christine,
Thanks for your question. There are 3 different options: Fishguard-Rosslare, Holyhead-Dublin and Pembroke-Rosslare. The price really depends on dates and which ferry you'll take. Stena Line has a really helpful low fare calendar. In the booking module of Stena Line just under the dates you can use this option. If it's a short stay, you'll also get a short stay discount. So for example if you will sail from Wales to Ireland on the 18th and sail back on the 20th you'll pay around 107 pound for a return ticket or 2 persons on the Holyhead-Dublin route. Fishguard Rosslare is exactly the same price. Pembroke Rosslare is just a bit more expensive on a short break for 2 persons without a car: 114 pounds. So the routes from Stena Line seem just a bit cheaper on these specific date. But I would recommend to use the low fare calendar and check yourself.
Best regards,
Hi there. I will be coming to Wales in May and I will be on a car. Does your ferry allow for our car to be transported on board as well into Ireland?
Hello Jordan,
We perate as an informative ferry portal, so the ferries themselves are not under our ownership. However, almost all ferries from Wales to Ireland accommodate cars. It's advisable to book in advance to secure a spot on the parking deck.
Let me know if you have any remaining questions.