Ferries from
Wales to Ireland
Ferries from
Wales to Ireland
Ferries from Wales to Ireland are available with 2 operators. There are 3 ferry routes. Ferries from Holyhead to Dublin and Fishguard to Rosslare are popular ferry trips from Wales to Ireland. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Wales to Ireland sail approximately 60 times per week and are available with Irish Ferries & Stena Line.
The ferry from Wales to Ireland takes between 3 hours 15 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.
Yes, ferries from Wales to Ireland operate year-round, with more sailings during the summer and slightly reduced schedules in winter.
The fastest ferry from Wales to Ireland is on the Holyhead to Dublin ferry with Stena Line in 3 hours 15 minutes.
Yes, you can bring your car on the ferry from Wales to Ireland with Irish Ferries & Stena Line.
There are approximately 108 miles (174km) and 94 nautical miles between Wales and Ireland.
The price of a ferry from Wales to Ireland can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Holyhead to Dublin ferry ferry sails approximately 37 times weekly with a crossing time of 3 hours 15 minutes.
The Fishguard to Rosslare ferry sails around 13 times per week with an average crossing time of 3 hours 30 minutes.
We suggest that you book in advance to ensure that you get the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Please check out our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts available.
Ferries from Wales to Ireland provide comfortable amenities including restaurants, cafes, duty-free shops, lounges, children’s play areas, pet-friendly cabins, and Wi-Fi.
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Leaving Wales behind, the crossing to Ireland lands at Dublin, with the Wicklow Mountains sometimes visible on the approach before docking in the city's port. Temple Bar's cobbled lanes, Trinity College's Long Room library, and the Guinness Storehouse are all an easy walk or short taxi from the terminal, while the cliffs of Howth make for a quick half-day trip on the DART train for those wanting sea views to bookend the crossing. Dublin Castle and the nearby Chester Beatty Library, often overlooked by visitors, are worth the detour for their quieter, less crowded galleries.
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