Ferries from
France to Ireland
Ferries from
France to Ireland
There are 3 ferry routes currently operating between France and Ireland offering you a combined total of 13 sailings per week. These sailings are operated by Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries & Stena Line.
Bear in mind, the frequency and duration on some routes can vary so we'd recommend that you do a live search for the most up to date information on the France to Ireland ferry crossing.
Ferries from France to Ireland sail approximately 13 times per week and are provided by Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries & Stena Line. However, the France to Ireland ferry timetable can change.
The ferry from France to Ireland ranges between 2 hours and 32 hours.
The fastest ferry to Ireland from France is with Stena Line on the Cherbourg to Rosslare ferry. This journey takes approximately 2 hours.
There are on average 3 daily sailings from France to Ireland, with around 13 weekly sailings. These sailings are provided by Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries & Stena Line. Specific schedules will vary by route, ferry company and season.
Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from France to Ireland with Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries & Stena Line.
The distance between France and Ireland is 373 miles (600km) and 324 nautical miles.
France to Ireland ferry prices can vary by route, ferry company, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Cherbourg to Rosslare sails approximately 5 times weekly with a crossing time of 18 hours 30 minutes.
Cherbourg to Dublin ferries sail about 6 times weekly with a sailing time of 19 hours 45 minutes.
We recommend booking your France to Ireland ferry in advance to get it at the cheapest price. You can also visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest discounts and to find a cheap France to Ireland ferry.
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| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From CherbourgFrance |
To RosslareIreland |
Average price£545.03 | |
From CherbourgFrance |
To DublinIreland |
Average price£782.94 | |
From RoscoffFrance |
To CorkIreland |
Average price£647.70 |
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