Travel by ferry to Ireland! Travelling to Ireland couldn't be more relaxed than by ferry. This way you start your Ireland holiday rested and without stress.
To travel to Ireland by ferry, you can choose from several alternatives. From France, ferries depart from Roscoff and Cherbourg, from Spain from Bilbao. There are also direct connections from England (Liverpool), Scotland (Cairnryan), Wales (Holyhead, Fishguard, Pembroke) and the Isle of Man (Douglas). The Irish ferry ports are Cork, Rosslare, Dublin and Belfast.
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All ferries to Ireland
Here you find all current ferry connections to Ireland.
| Ferry connection | Country of origin & country of destination | Number & Duration of trip |
Shipping company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Cairnryan – Larne | Ferry from Scotland, Great Britain to Northern Ireland, Ireland, Irish Sea Ferries, United Kingdom | 7 times a day 2 hours |
P&O Ferries |
| Ferry Holyhead – Dublin | Ferry from Wales, Great Britain to Ireland | up to 10 times a day 2 hours 15 minutes |
Irish Ferries Stena Line |
| ferry Liverpool – Dublin | Ferry from England, Great Britain to Ireland, Irish Sea Ferries | 12 times a week 8 hours |
P&O Ferries Stena Line |
| Ferry Cherbourg – Dublin | Ferry from France, Normandy to Ireland | up to 5 times a week 19 hours 15 minutes |
Irish Ferries |
| Ferry Pembroke – Rosslare | Ferry from Wales, Great Britain to Ireland | up to 2 times a day 4 hours |
Irish Ferries |
| Ferry Roscoff – Cork | Ferry from France, Brittany to Ireland | up to 2 times a week 12 hours |
Brittany Ferries |
| Ferry Santander – Cork | Ferry from Spain to Ireland, Irish Sea Ferries | 2 times a week 25 hours 30 minutes |
Brittany Ferries |
| Ferry Liverpool Birkenhead – Belfast | Ferry from England, Great Britain to Northern Ireland, Ireland, Irish Sea Ferries, United Kingdom | 4 times a day 8 hours |
Stena Line |
| Ferry Cairnryan – Belfast | Ferry from Scotland, Great Britain to Northern Ireland, Ireland, Irish Sea Ferries, United Kingdom | 12 times a day 2 hours 15 minutes |
Stena Line |
| Ferry Cherbourg – Rosslare | Ferry from France, Normandy to Ireland | up to 2 times a day 18 hours |
Brittany Ferries Stena Line |
| Ferry Fishguard – Rosslare | Ferry from Wales, Great Britain to Ireland | up to 2 times a day 3 hours 30 minutes |
Stena Line |
| Ferry Bilbao – Rosslare | Ferry from Spain to Ireland, Irish Sea Ferries | 2 times a week approx. 29 hours |
Brittany Ferries |
| Ferry Douglas – Belfast | Ferry from Isle of Man, Great Britain to Northern Ireland, Ireland, Irish Sea Ferries, United Kingdom | 2 times a week 2 hours 45 minutes |
Isle of Man Steam Packet Ferries |
All ferries from Ireland
Here you find all current ferry connections from Ireland.
| Ferry connection | Country of origin & country of destination | Number & Duration of trip |
Shipping company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Larne – Cairnryan | Ferry from Northern Ireland, Ireland, Irish Sea Ferries, United Kingdom to Scotland, Great Britain | 7 times a day 2 hours |
P&O Ferries |
| Ferry Dublin – Holyhead | Ferry from Ireland, Irish Sea Ferries to Wales, Great Britain | up to 10 times a day 2 hours 15 minutes |
Irish Ferries Stena Line |
| ferry Dublin – Liverpool | Ferry from Ireland, Irish Sea Ferries to England, Great Britain | 12 times a week 7 hours 30 minutes |
P&O Ferries |
| Ferry Rosslare – Pembroke | Ferry from Ireland to Wales, Great Britain | up to 2 times a day 4 hours |
Irish Ferries |
| Ferry Rosslare – Fishguard | Ferry from Ireland to Wales, Great Britain | up to 2 times a day 3 hours 30 minutes |
Stena Line |
| Ferry Belfast – Cairnryan | Ferry from Northern Ireland, Ireland, Irish Sea Ferries, United Kingdom to Scotland, Great Britain | 12 times a day 2 hours 15 minutes |
Stena Line |
| Ferry Belfast – Liverpool Birkenhead | Ferry from Northern Ireland, Ireland, Irish Sea Ferries, United Kingdom to England, Great Britain | 4 times a day 8 hours |
Stena Line |
| ferry Dublin – Douglas | Ferry from Ireland, Irish Sea Ferries to Isle of Man, Great Britain | 1 time per week 2 hours 55 minutes |
Isle of Man Steam Packet Ferries |
| Ferry Rosslare – Bilbao | Ferry from Ireland, Irish Sea Ferries to Spain | 2 times a week approx. 29 hours |
Brittany Ferries |
| ferry Cork – Roscoff | Ferry from Ireland, Irish Sea Ferries to France, Brittany | up to 2 times a week 16 hours |
Brittany Ferries |
| Ferry Cork – Santander | Ferry from Ireland, Irish Sea Ferries to Spain | 2 times a week 27 hours 30 minutes |
Brittany Ferries |
| ferry Belfast – Douglas | Ferry from Northern Ireland, Ireland, Irish Sea Ferries, United Kingdom to Isle of Man, Great Britain | 2 times a week 2 hours 45 minutes |
Isle of Man Steam Packet Ferries |
Ferry ports in Ireland
You can find an overview of all ferry ports in Ireland here.
| Ports |
|---|
| Dublin |
| Rosslare |
| Larne |
| Belfast |
| Cork |
Travel guide Ireland
Holiday in Ireland
Green pastureland, steep cliffs and the Atlantic as far as the eye can see. Plus eventful history, historic walls, national pride and a freshly tapped Guinness from the barrel. All of this is part of Ireland and promises a vacation filled with the special charm of this country.
TOP excursion destinations in Ireland
The River Liffey divides Ireland’s capital, Dublin, in two. The historic buildings of the city center are easily accessible on foot on various Official Dublin Discovery Trails. Passing Trinity College, Dublin Castle, Temple Bar and Parnell Square, you will experience a lively city with a rich history and its friendly inhabitants.
The venerable Trinity College was founded in 1592 and is home to a valuable Irish cultural treasure: the Book of Kells. Visitors can marvel at the world’s most famous medieval book in the Old Library.
Blarney Castle looks back on a long history, having been in existence since the 10th century. From the entrance, an 800-meter-long path leads through the garden to the castle. 120 steps higher, a special highlight awaits visitors in the Towerhouse: the Blarney Stone. Whoever kisses it is said to gain the gift of free speech – upside down at a height of 30 meters… The ruins of the Rock of Cashel have everything to delight castle lovers. It lies as if painted on a mighty rock and impresses with its many towers, battlements and gables.
Kings once lived here and many legends about fairies and spirits surround this fascinating place.
Visitors to the Boyne Valley can expect several highlights. With Trim Castle, you can visit what was once the largest Norman fort in Europe and in Newgrange you can experience a burial site that is older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids.
The Cliffs of Moher offer a beautiful natural spectacle. They rise steeply up to 200 meters out of the Atlantic. The almost 20-kilometer-long Coastal Walk leads along the cliffs and promises unique views. Not for people with a fear of heights!
One of the highlights of a trip to Ireland is without doubt the Ring of Kerry. The famous panoramic road runs for 179 kilometers through spectacular landscapes, past rugged coastlines, sandy beaches, mountain ranges and historical sights.
If you are looking for seclusion and pure nature, you will find both in Connemara National Park. Barren mountains, endless moors and vast heathlands characterize the landscape here. The park has set itself the task of protecting the endemic flora and fauna. Wild Connemara ponies live in the park.
Tory Island (Toraigh) is located 10.5 kilometers off the coast of Donegal in the northwest of Ireland. The small island can be reached by ferry from Magheroarty and Bunberg. Tory Island is Northern Ireland’s northernmost island settlement and an insider tip for a day trip.
Entry requirements
To enter Ireland, German citizens need an identity card, a passport or a child’s passport. Important: All documents must be valid for both entry and exit. A visa is not required for travel to Ireland.
Alternative travel options
All ferry ports to Ireland are easily accessible by car, motorhome, bus and train. It’s quicker by plane, with several international destinations to choose from in Germany.
Ferries to Ireland Experiences & Travelogues
