Ferries to Ireland – Timetables, Deals and Online Booking
Travel to Ireland: green landscapes, traditions and spectacular coastlines!
Ireland, famous for its green scenery, traditional music and warm hospitality, welcomes you with stunning coastlines and vibrant cities.
Located in the Atlantic Ocean, it can be reached by sea thanks to regular crossings from ports in the
United Kingdom and
France.
By booking online on Ferriesonline.com, you can compare timetables, ferry companies and fares in real time and choose the option that best suits your needs.
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▸ Connections to Ireland▸ Prices and offers▸ Check-in and Boarding▸ Travel Tips▸ FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions🌍 Ferry connections to Ireland
Maritime connections to Ireland are a comfortable and scenic way to reach the island while enjoying a high level of
travel comfort.
By ferry, you can bring your vehicle with you, making it ideal for exploring all the wonders of the island once you arrive.
Main routes
Cairnryan → Belfast: crossing time 2 hours
Cherbourg → Rosslare: crossing time 17 hours
Fishguard → Rosslare: crossing time 3–4 hours
Holyhead → Dublin: crossing time 3–4 hours
Roscoff → Cork: crossing time 13 hours
Ferry companies
Brittany Ferries 
Irish Ferries 
Stena Line On-board services
🛌 Inside cabins, Outside cabins and suites
🍽 Bars, restaurants and self-service areas
💺 Lounges and comfort areas
📶 Wi-Fi available on many crossings
🐶 Dedicated areas for pets
♿ Services for passengers with reduced mobility
💸 Prices and Deals
With Ferriesonline.com you can compare updated prices for routes to Ireland and instantly find the best available deals. Costs vary depending on the season, ferry company and type of accommodation selected. Booking in advance often allows you to secure discounted fares.
🚢 Check-in and boarding
Here is some useful information for travelling by ferry to Ireland:
🎫 Boarding pass: to be collected at the ticket office by presenting your ticket (printed or PDF).
📄 Required documents: valid ID card or passport (please check Ireland entry requirements at the time of booking).
⏳ Arrival at the port: at least 2–3 hours before departure with a vehicle; 1–2 hours before departure without a vehicle.
🧳 Travel tips
🍀 Ireland is known as the
Emerald Isle thanks to its lush and unspoilt landscapes.
Dublin, the capital city, is a must-see: walk through the Temple Bar district and visit
Trinity College, home to the famous Book of Kells.
In the north,
Belfast offers attractions such as the
Titanic Belfast, a museum dedicated to the famous ocean liner built here.
🍻 Irish culture is deeply rooted in
traditional pubs, where you can enjoy live music and taste craft beers, including the famous
Guinness. Don’t miss local dishes such as Irish Stew and soda bread.
🌐 The currency is the Euro (EUR). The main language is English (with Irish Gaelic as the country’s official historical language).
❓FAQ – Frequently asked questions about Ireland
All ships allow pets: check the pet-friendly options when booking on our portal to reserve a cabin with pet access.
Vehicles can be transported on all routes. In this case, you must indicate the vehicle's registration number, make and model when booking. Commercial vehicles cannot be booked.
Yes, this is possible depending on the fare conditions of each airline. We encourage you to check the change or cancellation options available at the time of booking.
Non-British/Irish citizens will need a valid passport to enter the country. British or Irish citizens do not need a passport to travel between the two countries but must have a form of identification (driving licence, international student card, photo ID card, health insurance card, photo bus/train pass or photo work card).
Yes. In the case of advanced pregnancy, we recommend that you present a medical certificate attesting to your fitness to travel in order to ensure maximum safety on board.
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