Ferries from
France to Ireland
Ferries from
France to Ireland
Ferries from France to Ireland are available with 3 operators. There are 3 ferry routes. Ferries from Cherbourg to Rosslare and Cherbourg to Dublin are popular ferry trips from France to Ireland. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from France to Ireland sail approximately 12 times per week and are operated by Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries & Stena Line.
France to Ireland ferry sail durations can take between 2 hours and 32 hours depending on the ferry operator, the route taken and weather conditions.
The fastest ferry from France to Ireland takes around 2 hours on the Cherbourg to Rosslare ferry with Stena Line.
Yes, you can travel by car on the ferry from France to Ireland with Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries & Stena Line.
The distance between France and Ireland is 373 miles (600km) and 324 nautical miles.
France to Ireland ferry prices can vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The Cherbourg to Rosslare ferry ferry sails approximately 7 times weekly with a crossing time of 18 hours 30 minutes.
Cherbourg to Dublin ferry ferries sail about 4 times weekly with a sailing time of 19 hours 15 minutes.
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France has been one of the world's most popular tourist destinations for many years and is one of the most diverse countries in the world. With a variety of landscapes, its charming people and the richness of its culture, France really is an ideal destination for the holidaymaker. Paris with its iconic monuments and Europe’s most popular theme park and also the French Riviera in the south east get the headlines, but there is so much more to see and do. Whether you're up for an adventure holiday, a spa break, relaxing on a beach, castle hop, shopping or simply people watching, you can do it all in France. And, however many times you visit, there is always something to discover. With its central position in Western Europe, France is the perfect gateway by ferry to the surrounding countries and islands of the Mediterranean and the English Channel. With numerous ferry companies operating crossings to and from France, destinations include the UK, Ireland, the Channel Islands, Corsica, Sardinia and North Africa.
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.
