Ireland

Ireland by Ferry

There are a number of ferry companies operating services to and from Ireland, mainly from the UK, but also routes from France and the Isle of Mann.

There are services from Cairnryan and Troon in Scotland, Liverpool in England, Holyhead, Pembroke, Swansea and Fishguard in Wales, Douglas on the Isle of Man and Cherbourg and Roscoff in France. These routes serve Belfast and Larne in Northern Ireland, Dublin Port, Dun Laoghaire, Rosslare in Wexford and Ringaskiddy in Cork.

The best location for timetables and bookings are the ferry company websites listed below.

Service Website Link
Irish Ferries services routes from Dublin to Holyhead in Wales and from Rosslare to Pembroke and Rosslare to Roscoff & Cherbourg in France. Irish Ferries
Stena Line provides extensive routes between the UK and Ireland, with services from Belfast to Liverpool and Cairnryan in Scotland, Dublin Port and Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead in Wales, and Rosslare to Fishguard in Wales. Stena Line
P&O Ferries service the Larne to Cairnryan and Troon in Scotland and the Dublin to Liverpool routes. P&O Ferries
Brittany Ferries provides an overnight service between Ringaskiddy in Cork and Roscoff in France. Brittany Ferries
Fastnet Line services the route from Ringaskiddy in Cork to Swansea in Wales. Fastnet Line
Celtic Link Ferries provides a route between Rosslare and Cherbourg in France. Celtic Link Ferries
Steam Packet Company services the route from Douglas on the Isle of Man to Dublin Port. Steam Packet Company
 

 

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