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Irish Ferries Timetable, Prices, Availability & Booking
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The shipping company Irish Ferries
The shipping company Irish Ferries is based in Dublin and connects Ireland, Wales and France on three ferry routes. In 1974 Irish Shipping Limited, Fearnley & Eger and Lion Ferry A/B joined forces and laid the foundations for a successful company. Today the fleet consists of five ships. The “Ulysses” is one of the largest car ferries in the world in terms of vehicle capacity, offering space for up to 1,342 cars.
Travel with ease across the Irish Sea
The ferries routes from Ireland to Wales offer travelers brasseries, cafés and bars. Great deals and a wide selection of perfumes, clothing, gifts and souvenirs await you in the on-board shop. In addition, free wifi, outdoor deck and children’s playground guarantee a relaxing crossing. On board the Ulysses you will also find an on-board cinema.
Two ferries are in operation on the route from Dublin to Cherbourg. They also offer small snacks, sandwiches and hot meals with a restaurant, brasserie and café. In addition, a shop and free W-LAN await you. On board the W. B. Yates, you can look forward to a good movie in the cinema.
If you wish, you can start your journey relaxing in a seating lounge with windows, a comfortable cabin or a luxury suite. Here you have the choice from various categories. Cabins are also available for people with reduced mobility, allowing for carefree travel. Pets are welcome on board and travel comfortably in the car or in pre-bookable kennels.
Important Irish Ferries ferry connections
Irish Ferries operates four ferry connections. The route from Dublin to Holyhead (Wales) takes 3 hours 15 mins and there are up to 4 crossings per day. The Rosslare – Pembroke (Wales) route takes 4 hours and operates twice daily. At 19 hours, the crossing from Dublin to Cherbourg (France) is the longest and takes place four times a week.
Another new service is the ferry connection from Calais to Dover.
Current Irish Ferries ferry connections
These are the current ferry connections from Irish Ferries:
| Route | Country of origin & country of destination | Number & Duration | Book a ferry |
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| Ferry Calais – Dover | FranceEngland, Great Britain | up to 38 times a day 1 hour 30 minutes |
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| Ferry Cherbourg – Dublin | France, NormandyIreland | up to 5 times a week 19 hours 15 minutes |
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| Ferry Holyhead – Dublin | Wales, Great BritainIreland | up to 10 times a day 2 hours 15 minutes |
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| Ferry Pembroke – Rosslare | Wales, Great BritainIreland | up to 2 times a day 4 hours |
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Irish Ferries Destinations
You can reach these destinations with Irish Ferries ferries:
Questions & Answers about the shipping company Irish Ferries
✅ Where can I find the Irish Ferries timetable?
You can see the current Irish Ferries timetable via our connection search.
✅ Where can I book Irish Ferries?
You can book Irish Ferries directly via our connection search. Booking is very quick and easy.
✅ Does Irish Ferries also ferries to Germany?
No, Irish Ferries does not offer a direct connection to Germany.
You can currently travel to England, France, Ireland and Wales with Irish Ferries.
✅ How many ships does Irish Ferries have?
There are currently seven ferries in the Irish Ferries fleet.
- Blue Star 1
- Dublin Swift
- Epsilon
- Isle of Innisfree
- Isle of Inishmore
- Ulysses
- W.B. Yeats
✅ How much does a ticket from Irish Ferries cost?
The ticket price depends entirely from your chosen route, the season, the departure time and other factors. You can easily check the price for your crossing with Irish Ferries using our connection search.
✅ Which routes does Irish Ferries take?
Irish Ferries currently operates on the following routes:
- Ferry Calais – Dover – Calais
- Ferry Cherbourg – Dublin – Cherbourg
- Ferry Dublin – Holyhead – Dublin
- Ferry Pembroke – Rosslare – Pembroke
