Ferries from
Ireland to France
Ferries from
Ireland to France
Ferries from Ireland to France are available with 3 operators. There are 3 ferry routes. Ferries from Rosslare to Cherbourg and Dublin to Cherbourg are popular ferry trips from Ireland to France. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Ireland to France sail approximately 13 times per week and are provided by Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries & Stena Line.
Ireland to France ferry time ranges between 12 hours 30 minutes and 42 hours 30 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.
The fastest ferry from Ireland to France is in 12 hours 30 minutes on the Cork to Roscoff ferry with Brittany Ferries.
Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from Ireland to France with Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries & Stena Line.
The distance between Ireland and France is 369 miles (594km) and 321 nautical miles.
Ireland to France ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Rosslare to Cherbourg ferry ferry sails approximately 5 times weekly with a crossing time of 19 hours.
Dublin to Cherbourg ferry ferries sail about 6 times weekly with a sailing time of 19 hours.
For the best ferry offers, we recommend booking in advance for the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts.
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| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From RosslareIreland |
To CherbourgFrance |
Average price£497.32 | |
From DublinIreland |
To CherbourgFrance |
Average price£654.09 | |
From CorkIreland |
To RoscoffFrance |
Average price£560.13 |
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