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Irish Ferries Timetable, Prices, Availability & Booking
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the shipping company Irish Ferries
The shipping company Irish Ferries is based in Dublin and connects Ireland, Wales and France to three ferry routes. In 1974 Irish Shipping Limited, Fearnley & Eger and Lion Ferry A/B joined forces and laid the foundations for a successful company. Today the fleet consists of five ships. The “Ulysses” – is one of the largest car ferries in the world in to of vehicle capacity and can accommodate up to 1,342 cars.
Travel with ease across the Irish Sea
Ferries operating to routes from Ireland to Wales offer travellers brasseries, cafés and bars. Great deals and a wide selection of perfumes, clothing, gifts and souvenirs await you in the on-board shop. In addition, free wifi, outdoor deck and children’s playground guarantee a relaxing crossing. On board the Ulysses you will also find an on-board cinema.
There are two ferries operating on the Dublin to Cherbourg route. They also offer small snacks, sandwiches and hot meals with a restaurant, brasserie and café. In addition, a shop and free W-LAN await you. Aboard the W. B. Yates, you can to forward to a good movie at the theater. If you wish, you can start your journey relaxed in a seated lounge with windows, a comfortablefromor a luxury suite. Here you have the choice from various categories. fromare also available for people with limited mobility, allowing them to travel with ease. Pets are welcome on board and travel comfortably in the car or in pre-bookable kennels.
Major Irish Ferries ferry routes
Irish Ferries operates four ferry services. The route from Dublin to Holyhead (Wales) takes 3 hours 15 mins and there are up to 4 crossings per day. The Rosslare – Pembroke (Wales) route takes 4 hours and operates twice daily. At 19 hours, the crossing from Dublin to Cherbourg (France) is the longest, and the passage takes place four times a week. The ferry connection from Calais to Dover is also new to the offer.
Current Irish Ferries ferry connections
These are the current ferry connections from Irish Ferries:
| Route | Country of origin & country of destination | Number & Duration | Book a ferry |
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| Ferry Calais – Dover | FranceEngland, Great Britain | up to 38 times a day 1 hour 30 minutes |
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| Ferry Cherbourg – Dublin | France, Channel Ferries, NormandyIreland, Irish Sea Ferries | 3 times a week 19 hours 15 minutes |
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| Ferry Dover – Calais | England, Great BritainFrance | up to 38 times a day approx. 1 hour 30 minutes |
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| Ferry Dublin – Cherbourg | Ireland, Irish Sea FerriesFrance, Channel Ferries, Normandy | 4 times a week 18 hours 30 minutes |
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| Ferry Dublin – Holyhead | Ireland, Irish Sea FerriesWales, Great Britain | 8 times a day approx. 3 hours 15 minutes |
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| Ferry Holyhead – Dublin | Wales, Great BritainIreland, Irish Sea Ferries | 8 times a day approx. 3 hours 15 minutes |
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| Ferry Pembroke – Rosslare | Wales, Great BritainIreland, Irish Sea Ferries | 14 times a week approx. 4 hours |
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| Ferry Rosslare – Pembroke | Ireland, Irish Sea FerriesWales, Great Britain | 14 times a week approx. 4 hours |
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Irish Ferries Destinations
You can reach these destinations with Irish Ferries ferries:
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Questions & Answers about the shipping company Irish Ferries
✅ Where can I find the Irish Ferries timetable?
You can see the current Irish Ferries timetable in our connection search.
✅ Where can I book Irish Ferries?
You can book Irish Ferries directly through our connection search. The booking is very easy and fast.
✅ Does Irish Ferries also sail to Germany?
No, Irish Ferries does not offer a direct connection to Germany. Currently you can travel with Irish Ferries to England, France, Ireland and Wales.
✅ How many ships does Irish Ferries have?
Currently, seven ferries belong to the Irish Ferries fleet.
- Blue Star 1
- Dublin Swift
- Epsilon
- Isle of Innisfree
- Isle of Inishmore
- Ulysses
- W.B. Yeats
✅ How much does a ticket from Irish Ferries cost?
The ticket price from entirely on your chosen route, season, departure time and other factors. You can easily check the price of your Irish Ferries crossing using our connection search.
✅ On which routes does Irish Ferries operate?
Currently Irish Ferries operates to the following routes:
- Ferry Calais – Dover – Calais
- Ferry Cherbourg – Dublin – Cherbourg
- Ferry Dublin – Holyhead – Dublin
- Ferry Pembroke – Rosslare – Pembroke
