Ferries from
Ireland to France
Ferries from
Ireland to France
Ferries from Ireland to France are available with 3 ferry companies; Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries & Stena Line. Popular ferries include those from Rosslare to Cherbourg and Dublin to Cherbourg. There are currently 11 weekly sailings from Ireland to France. Bear in mind that sailing frequency can change throughout the year, with sailings often increasing during peak season.
Yes, you can get a ferry from Ireland to France. Ferries to France from Ireland sail approximately 11 times per week and are provided by 3 operators; Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries & Stena Line.
The duration of the ferry from Ireland to France depends on a number of factors including the ferry company you're travelling with and the weather conditions at the time of sail. The duration of the Ireland France ferry also varies between routes, with the Rosslare to Cherbourg ferry taking approximately 18 hours on average.
Fastest Ireland to France ferry time: 12 hours 30 minutes
Longest Ireland to France ferry time: 42 hours 30 minutes
The fastest ferry from Ireland to France is the Cork - Roscoff route. This ferry is provided by Brittany Ferries and takes approximately 12 hours 30 minutes.
Ireland to France 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. If you're travelling from Ireland to France by boat, it's best to check the latest Ireland to France ferry timetable before you book.
There are 3 ferry companies providing this route. Ireland to France ferry operators include Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries & Stena Line
Popular Ireland to France ferry routes include:
Rosslare to Cherbourg ferry
Dublin to Cherbourg ferry
The most popular ferry is Rosslare – Cherbourg with up to 1 daily and 5 weekly sailings. The journey usually takes about 18 hours.
Another popular route is the Dublin – Cherbourg ferry with up to 1 daily and 6 weekly sailings. The Dublin – Cherbourg ferry takes about 19 hours.
With even the fastest ferries to France from Ireland taking 12 hours 30 minutes, it's not possible to do a Ireland to France day trip.
Yes, you can take your car on the ferry to France from Ireland.
Car Operators: Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries & Stena Line
Check out our deal finder for more information on routes and to find Ireland to France car ferry prices.
Ireland to France 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.
Prices for the Rosslare to Cherbourg ferry start from £116 for those travelling with a car and from £36 for foot passengers. The prices for the Dublin to Cherbourg ferry route start from £175 for cars and from £87 for foot passengers.
We recommend booking your Ireland to France ferry tickets in advance to get them at the best price. The cheapest ferries from Ireland to France are usually out of season and at off-peak times. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest Ireland to France ferry discounts and to find the cheapest ferry to France from Ireland.
France to Ireland distance: 369 miles (594km) and 321 nautical miles.
You can book Ireland to France ferry tickets online at Direct Ferries. Compare Ireland to France ferry prices, timetables and ferry companies using our Deal Finder.
| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From RosslareIreland |
To CherbourgFrance |
Average price£519.52 | |
From DublinIreland |
To CherbourgFrance |
Average price£506.23 | |
From CorkIreland |
To RoscoffFrance |
Average price£461.45 |
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