Ferries from
Ireland to Wales
Ferries from
Ireland to Wales
Ferries from Ireland to Wales are available with 2 operators. There are 4 ferry routes. Ferries from Dublin to Holyhead and Rosslare to Fishguard are popular ferry trips from Ireland to Wales. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Ireland to Wales sail approximately 75 times per week and are provided by Irish Ferries & Stena Line.
Ireland to Wales ferry time ranges between 2 hours 15 minutes and 3 hours 35 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.
The fastest ferry from Ireland to Wales is in 2 hours 15 minutes on the Dublin to Holyhead ferry with Irish Ferries.
Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from Ireland to Wales with Irish Ferries & Stena Line.
The distance between Ireland and Wales is 108.4 miles (174.5km) and 94.2 nautical miles.
Ireland to Wales ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Dublin to Holyhead ferry ferry sails approximately 52 times weekly with a crossing time of 3 hours 30 minutes.
Rosslare to Fishguard ferry ferries sail about 13 times weekly with a sailing time of 3 hours 30 minutes.
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.
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Ireland is an island in the North Atlantic, to the West of Great Britain. The island of Ireland is politically divided between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland which is part of the United Kingdom. The region has a rather diverse landscape with a ring of coastal mountains and low plains at the centre of the island. With three World Heritage Sites, Ireland’s outstanding natural beauty is of great interest to many tourists. Ferry travel is a popular method of getting from Ireland to England, Wales and the Isle of Man across the Irish Sea. Crossings are year round, fast and operated by a variety of ferry company across a number of routes. Despite the relatively long crossing, France is also well connected by ferry from Ireland. The ships are reasonably well appointed and as with the crossings to the UK, there are a number of operators and routes to choose from.
Wales is a country within the United Kingdom, sharing a land border with England to the east and a maritime border with Ireland to the west, across the Irish Sea. Small in size, but characterised by grand landscapes, Wales offers everything you need for epic outdoor adventures: miles of emerald hills, Mediterranean-worthy beaches, massive mountains and wild offshore islands. For educational excursions, take your pick from the four hundred castles, ranging from the magnificent and imposing to the eerie and ruinous, or marvel at the largest collection of impressionist art outside Paris in the National Museum. Cardiff, the capital on the south coast, is a haven for nightlife, rugby and shopping, boasting a modern waterfront alongside its iconic medieval fortress. Wales is easily reachable from Ireland by ferry, given the relatively short distance between the two countries. Sailing to Holyhead in the north gives you great access to the famous Snowdonia National Park, while the ports on the south coast are close to some of the biggest Welsh cities including Swansea, Cardiff and Newport.
