Ferry from Wales to Ireland
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Ferries from Wales to Ireland sail approximately 54 times per week and are provided by Irish Ferries & Stena Line.

How long is the ferry from Wales to Ireland?

Wales to Ireland ferry time ranges between 2 hours 15 minutes and 5 hours depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.

What is the fastest ferry to Ireland from Wales?

The fastest ferry to Ireland from Wales is with Irish Ferries on the Holyhead Dublin ferry in approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

Is there a car ferry from Wales to Ireland?

Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from Wales to Ireland with Irish Ferries & Stena Line.

How far is Ireland from Wales?

The distance between Wales and Ireland is 108.4 miles (174.5km) and 94.2 nautical miles.

How much does a ferry cost from Wales to Ireland?

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.

Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin

The Holyhead to Dublin ferry sails approximately 6 times daily and up to 45 times weekly with a crossing time of 3 hours 6 minutes.

Ferry from Fishguard to Rosslare

Ferries from Fishguard to Rosslare sail about 2 times daily and up to 13 times weekly with a sailing time of 3 hours 44 minutes.

Wales to Ireland Ferry Offers and Discounts

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.

How to book ferry tickets from Wales to Ireland

Book and compare Wales Ireland ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices using our Deal Finder.

How much are ferries from Wales to Ireland?

From   To Average price
Holyhead, Wales
Dublin, Ireland
£390.00Average price
Fishguard, Wales
Rosslare, Ireland
£398.00Average price
Pembroke, Wales
Rosslare, Ireland
£422.00Average price

Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees.

Ferries from Wales to Ireland

About Wales

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.

About Ireland

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.

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