Ferries from
Wales to Ireland
Ferries from
Wales to Ireland
There are 75 weekly sailings between Wales and Ireland. These sailings are provided by 2 ferry companies; Irish Ferries & Stena Line. The fastest ferry from Wales to Ireland takes 1 minute on the Holyhead to Dublin ferry which is operated by Irish Ferries & Stena Line.
Ferries from Wales to Ireland sail approximately 75 times per week and are provided by Irish Ferries & Stena Line.
The Wales to Ireland ferry ranges between 1 minute and 5 hours 50 minutes depending on the ferry route, company and ship.
The fastest ferry to Ireland from Wales is with Irish Ferries & Stena Line on the Holyhead - Dublin ferry in approximately 1 minute.
Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from Wales to Ireland with Irish Ferries & Stena Line.
The distance between Wales and Ireland is 108 miles (174km) and 94 nautical miles.
Wales to Ireland ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Holyhead to Dublin ferry ferry sails approximately 52 times weekly with a crossing time of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Fishguard to Rosslare ferry ferries sail about 13 times weekly with a sailing time of 3 hours 30 minutes.
We recommend booking your ferry to Ireland in advance for the cheapest prices. Visit our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts and to find a cheap ferry to Ireland.
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| From | To | Average price | |
|---|---|---|---|
From HolyheadWales |
To DublinIreland |
Average price£350.80 | |
From FishguardWales |
To RosslareIreland |
Average price£375.00 | |
From PembrokeWales |
To RosslareIreland |
Average price£355.00 |
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Wales is part of the United Kingdom and the British Isles, bordered by England to the east. Although a relatively small country, Wales is packed with significant attractions from its three national parks and five ‘Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ to the third highest peak in Britain and some outstanding beaches; Wales has something to suit all visitors. As a nation with vast, rolling plains, it boasts an impressive network of excellent hiking trails that take you past some of the country’s 400 castles, many cheerful pubs and stunning coastal views. Thanks to its location on Britain’s western shores, Wales is a useful gateway to Ireland, offering numerous crossings to Dublin and Rosslare. Also, with a number of ports along the Welsh coast to choose from, there’s no shortage of ferry options.
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.
