Ferry from Wales to Ireland
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Open tickets are valid for up to 12 months from booking date (see ticket conditions).

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Ferries from Wales to Ireland sail approximately 62 times per week and are operated by Irish Ferries & Stena Line. 

How long is the ferry from Wales to Ireland? 

Wales to Ireland ferry sail durations can take between 2 hours 15 minutes and 5 hours depending on the ferry operator, the route taken and weather conditions.  

Wales to Ireland Fast Ferry

The fastest ferry from Wales to Ireland takes around 2 hours 15 minutes on the Holyhead to Dublin ferry with Irish Ferries.  

Can I travel by car on the Wales to Ireland ferry? 

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

How far is it from Wales to Ireland? 

The distance between Wales and Ireland is 108 miles (174km) and 94 nautical miles. 

Wales to Ireland Ferry Prices

Wales to Ireland ferry prices can vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.

Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin

The Holyhead to Dublin ferry ferry sails approximately 43 times weekly with a crossing time of 3 hours 7 minutes.

Ferry from Fishguard to Dublin

Fishguard to Dublin ferry ferries sail about 7 times weekly with a sailing time of 6 hours 12 minutes.

Wales to Ireland Ferry Offers and Discounts 

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.
 

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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