Ferries from
Wales to Ireland
Ferries from
Wales to Ireland
Ferries from Wales to Ireland are available with 2 operators. There are 5 ferry routes. Ferries from Holyhead to Dublin and Fishguard to Rosslare are popular ferry trips from Wales to Ireland. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Wales to Ireland sail approximately 75 times per week and are provided by Irish Ferries & Stena Line.
Wales to Ireland ferry time ranges between 2 hours 10 minutes and 4 hours depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.
The fastest ferry from Wales to Ireland is in 2 hours 10 minutes on the Holyhead to Dublin ferry with Irish Ferries.
Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from Wales to Ireland with Irish Ferries & Stena Line.
The distance between Wales and Ireland is 108.4 miles (174.5km) and 94.2 nautical miles.
Wales to Ireland ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Holyhead to Dublin ferry ferry sails approximately 52 times weekly with a crossing time of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Fishguard to Rosslare 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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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.
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.
