Ferries from
England to Ireland
Ferries from
England to Ireland
At the moment there are no direct ferries from England to Ireland. However, there are plenty of alternative ferry routes.
Alternative ferry routes include those from Wales to Ireland, England to Northern Ireland and Scotland to Northern Ireland.
You can get a ferry to Ireland from Wales from ports including Holyhead, Fishguard and Pembroke. The Holyhead to Dublinferry has 7 daily and 52 weekly sailings. The journey takes around 3 hours 16 minutes. You can also get a ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare in around 3 hours 44 minutes. There is currently 1 daily and 12 weekly sailings on this route. Pembroke to Rosslare is also an option. The journey takes around 4 hours with 1 daily and 12 weekly sailings.
You can also get a ferry fromLiverpool to Belfast in Northern Ireland and then continue your journey to Ireland. The Liverpool to Belfast ferry takes around 8 hours. There is currently 1 daily and up to 13 weekly sailings on this route.
Another option is to travel from Scotland to Northern Ireland. The Cairnryan to Belfast ferry runs up to 5 times a day and 39 times a week, with a duration of 2 hours 15 minutes. The Cairnryan to Larne ferry runs up to 5 times a day and 36 times a week, with a journey time of around 2 hours.
Ferry times can differ depending on the route you choose and which ferry company you're travelling with. The season you travel in can also affect the times, with more options usually available in the peak summer months. We'd recommend checking the latest timetable before you book.
Holyhead to Dublin
First ferry: 02:15
Last ferry: 20:30
Fishguard to Rosslare
First ferry: 01:30
Last ferry: 14:00
Pembroke to Rosslare
First ferry: 02:45
Last ferry: 14:45
Liverpool to Belfast
First ferry: 10:30
Last ferry: 22:30
Cairnryan to Belfast
First ferry: 00:30
Last ferry: 23:30
Cairnryan to Larne
First ferry: 04:00
Last ferry: 23:59
Ferry companies operating to Ireland and Northern Ireland include Irish Ferries and Stena Line.
England to Ireland distance: 103 miles (165km) and 89 nautical miles.
With an average duration of 3 hours 16 minutes on the Holyhead to Dublin route, we'd recommend staying longer than a day. It is however possible to do a day trip from Scotland to Northern Ireland, with the average duration of the Cairnryan to Larne ferry taking just 2 hours.
England to Ireland ferry prices can vary depending on a number of factors including the route, ferry company, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle or not. The route you choose can also affect the ferry price.
If you choose to travel from Wales to Ireland, Holyhead to Dublin costs £329 on average, Fishguard to Rosslare costs £354 on average and Pembroke to Rosslare costs £334 on average.
It's easy to book ferry tickets to Ireland online at Direct Ferries using our Deal Finder. Enter your departure and arrival ports along the date you'd like to travel to see all available options. You can also compare alternative routes to find the best ferry to suit you.
You're best booking your England to Ireland ferry tickets as soon as you know your travel plans. Ferries can sell out, especially in the summer months so it's best to secure your place on the ferry well in advance. The sooner you book, the cheaper the prices tend to be too.
We recommend booking your England to Ireland ferry tickets in advance to get them at the best price. The cheapest ferries from England to Ireland are usually out of season and at off-peak times.
You can also check out our Special Offers page and sign up to our email for exclusive offers. Discounts for senior citizens and residents are available on some routes. If you're a student, you can get a 5% discount on ferry tickets too.
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