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Wales Ireland ferries are operated by Irish Ferries & Stena Line. Wales Ireland ferries run about 55 times per week. Ferry schedules can vary by season, operator, ship and route.

How long is the ferry from Wales to Ireland?

Ferry time from Wales to Ireland can vary between 2 hours 15 minutes and 6 hours 30 minutes. Ferry time can differ by ferry route, operator and ship.

What is the fastest ferry from Wales to Ireland?

The fastest crossing by ferry from Wales to Ireland is with Irish Ferries, on the Holyhead Dublin ferry in approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

Can I take my car on the ferry from Wales to Ireland?

Passengers can take a car on the ferry from Wales to Ireland. Passengers can take a car on ferries with Irish Ferries & Stena Line.

How far is Wales to Ireland?

The distance between Wales and Ireland is 108.4 miles (174.5km) and 94.2 nautical miles from the nearest ports.

How much does a ferry cost from Wales to Ireland?

Ferry price from Wales to Ireland is based on a few booking preferences such as route, operator, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry. Prices will often vary by season.

Ferries from Holyhead to Dublin

Holyhead Dublin ferries sail approximately 6 times daily and up to 43 times weekly with a sailing time of 3 hours 5 minutes.

Ferries from Fishguard to Rosslare

Ferries from Fishguard to Rosslare sail around 2 times daily and up to 13 times weekly with a duration of about 3 hours 44 minutes.

Wales to Ireland Ferry Offers and Discounts

For the best ferry offers, we recommend using our Deal Finder to compare ferry tickets and prices. Visit our special offers page to view current ferry offers.

How to book ferry tickets from Wales to Ireland

With Direct Ferries you can book and compare Wales Ireland ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices using our Deal Finder.

How much are ferries from Wales to Ireland?

From To Average price
Holyhead, Wales
Dublin, Ireland 		$496.35Average price
Fishguard, Wales
Rosslare, Ireland 		$507.75Average price
Pembroke, Wales
Rosslare, Ireland 		$538.81Average price

Ferries from Wales to Ireland

About Wales

Wales is part of the United Kingdom and the British Isles, bordered by England to the east. Although a relatively small country, Wales is packed with significant attractions from its three national parks and five ‘Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ to the third highest peak in Britain and some outstanding beaches; Wales has something to suit all visitors. As a nation with vast, rolling plains, it boasts an impressive network of excellent hiking trails that take you past some of the country’s 400 castles, many cheerful pubs and stunning coastal views. Thanks to its location on Britain’s western shores, Wales is a useful gateway to Ireland, offering numerous crossings to Dublin and Rosslare. Also, with a number of ports along the Welsh coast to choose from, there’s no shortage of ferry options.

About Ireland

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.

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