Ferries from
France to Ireland
Ferries from
France to Ireland
Ferries from France to Ireland are available with 3 operators. There are 3 ferry routes. Ferries from Cherbourg to Rosslare and Cherbourg to Dublin are popular ferry trips from France to Ireland. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from France to Ireland sail approximately 12 times per week and are available with Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries & Stena Line.
The ferry from France to Ireland takes between 2 hours and 32 hours depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.
The fastest ferry from France to Ireland is on the Cherbourg to Rosslare ferry with Brittany Ferries & Stena Line in 2 hours.
Yes, there are car ferries available from France to Ireland with Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries & Stena Line.
There are approximately 373 miles (600km) and 324 nautical miles between France and Ireland.
The price of a ferry from France to Ireland can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Cherbourg to Rosslare ferry ferry sails approximately 7 times weekly with a crossing time of 18 hours.
Cherbourg to Dublin ferry ferries sail about 4 times weekly with a sailing time of 19 hours 15 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.
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| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From CherbourgFrance |
To RosslareIreland |
Average price$704.69 | |
From CherbourgFrance |
To DublinIreland |
Average price$832.34 | |
From RoscoffFrance |
To CorkIreland |
Average price$826.20 |
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France has been one of the world's most popular tourist destinations for many years and is one of the most diverse countries in the world. With a variety of landscapes, its charming people and the richness of its culture, France really is an ideal destination for the vacationer. Paris with its iconic monuments and Europe’s most popular theme park and also the French Riviera in the south east get the headlines, but there is so much more to see and do. Whether you're up for an adventure packed getaway, a spa break, relaxing on a beach, castle hopping, shopping or simply people watching, you can do it all in France. No matter how many times you visit, there is always something new to discover. With its central position in Western Europe, France is the perfect gateway by ferry to the surrounding countries and islands of the Mediterranean and the English Channel. With numerous ferry companies operating crossings to and from France, destinations include the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands, Corsica, Sardinia and North Africa.
Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic, to the West of Great Britain. The island of Ireland is politically divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland which is part of the United Kingdom. The region has a rather diverse landscape with a ring of coastal mountains and low plains at the center of the island. With three World Heritage Sites, Ireland’s outstanding natural beauty is of great interest to many tourists. Ferry travel is a popular method of getting from Ireland to England, Wales and the Isle of Man across the Irish Sea. Crossings are year round, fast and operated by a variety of ferry company across a number of routes. Despite the relatively long crossing, France is also well connected by ferry from Ireland. The ships are reasonably well appointed and as with the crossings to the UK, there are a number of operators and routes to choose from.
