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 12 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 12 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 12 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 7 times weekly with a crossing time of 18 hours 30 minutes.
Cherbourg to Dublin ferries sail about 4 times weekly with a sailing time of 19 hours 15 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.
Book and compare France to Ireland ferry tickets, companies, timetables and prices using our Deal Finder.
| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From CherbourgFrance |
To RosslareIreland |
Average price£546.28 | |
From CherbourgFrance |
To DublinIreland |
Average price£644.74 | |
From RoscoffFrance |
To CorkIreland |
Average price£641.40 |
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Yes, pets are allowed on certain routes, including Cherbourg - Rosslare and Cherbourg - Dublin. Operators that allow pets include Irish Ferries, Stena Line.
Pets are generally allowed, but will be kept in a designated pet-friendly area. Requirements may vary depending on the ferry operator. For travel from France to Ireland, you may need vaccinations, pet passports, and a carrier.
Foot passengers generally have no strict luggage limit but must manage their own bags. Vehicle passengers can usually pack belongings in their cars within reason.
Passengers can travel by direct ferry from France to Ireland from various ports in France such as Cherbourg and Roscoff to ports in Ireland including Dublin and Rosslare. There are direct routes available with both daytime and overnight crossings. If looking to travel by ferry from France to Ireland, explore deals with our Deal Finder.
France has been one of the world's most popular tourist destinations for many years and is one of the most diverse countries in the world. With a variety of landscapes, its charming people and the richness of its culture, France really is an ideal destination for the holidaymaker. Paris with its iconic monuments and Europe’s most popular theme park and also the French Riviera in the south east get the headlines, but there is so much more to see and do. Whether you're up for an adventure holiday, a spa break, relaxing on a beach, castle hop, shopping or simply people watching, you can do it all in France. And, however many times you visit, there is always something to discover. With its central position in Western Europe, France is the perfect gateway by ferry to the surrounding countries and islands of the Mediterranean and the English Channel. With numerous ferry companies operating crossings to and from France, destinations include the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands, Corsica, Sardinia and North Africa.
Ireland is an island in North-western Europe, politically divided into the Republic and Northern Ireland which is part of the United Kingdom. Its capital Dublin which was founded as a Viking settlement is now a hugely popular tourist destination with popular attractions such as the Guinness Storehouse. Other counties such as Kerry and Galway are also popular tourist spots. Ireland is simple destination to get to by sea. Ferries connect England, Isle of Man and Wales to numerous Irish ferry ports with regular crossings operating all year with the most well-known ferry companies. Northern Ireland also features a wealth of ferry connections to the UK mainland so if you are travelling from Scotland to Ireland then you could choose to drive down from Belfast or Larne. If you’re travelling from continental Europe then there’s a selection of crossings on a number of routes available from France too.
