Ferries from
Wales to Ireland
Ferries from
Wales to Ireland
Ferries from Wales to Ireland are available with 2 operators. There are 5 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 74 times per week and are available with Irish Ferries & Stena Line.
The ferry from Wales to Ireland takes between 1 minute and 5 hours 50 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.
The fastest ferry from Wales to Ireland is on the Holyhead to Dublin ferry with Irish Ferries & Stena Line in 1 minute.
Yes, there are car ferries available 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 52 times weekly with a crossing time of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Fishguard to Rosslare ferry ferries sail about 13 times weekly with a sailing 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.
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| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From HolyheadWales |
To DublinIreland |
Average price$451.29 | |
From FishguardWales |
To RosslareIreland |
Average price$483.11 | |
From PembrokeWales |
To RosslareIreland |
Average price$459.10 |
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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.
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.
