Ferries from France to Ireland: routes, schedules, and prices

Photo: Port of Rosslare (source: Geograph.ie / @CC 2.0)

There are a number of changes associated with Brexit that affect goods headed to the United Kingdom, including new document requirements, border control procedures, or even new rules for organising traffic at ports. The United Kingdom’s border crossing is often cumbersome, which has resulted in many companies seeking a way to bypass it. A direct ferry service from France to Ireland seems to be the best solution. Due to significant customer interest, the ferry operators themselves have stepped in to help. Ferry operators have added routes linking the continent directly to Green Island. To help you make an informed decision, we have summarised the options you have at your disposal.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1) Routes
2) Schedules and prices
3) Important information

Brittany Ferries' ferry connection between Roscoff and Cork.

Ferries from France to Ireland: routes

We currently have four operators serving the France-Ireland route.

DFDS: Dunkerque - Rosslare

On January 2, 2021, the Danish ferry operator opened a new connection between Dunkerque, located on the English Channel, and Rosslare, located in the southern part of Ireland.

• Number of crossings per week: 6 one-way
• Sailing time: approximately 24 hours and 45 minutes

Stena Line: Cherbourg - Rosslare

Stena Line offers crossings from French city of Cherbourg to Rosslare. Since the beginning of 2022, Stena Line has doubled its capacity on the route by adding a second ship, the Stena Foreteller, which is typically used for freight.

• Number of crossings per week: 6 one-way
• Sailing time: approximately 17 hours

Irish Ferries: Cherbourg - Dublin

This route has been offered by the Irish operator longer than by Stena Line. Noteworthy, it offers much higher capacity.

• Number of crossings per week: 3 - 5 one-way
• Sailing time: approximately 19 hours

Brittany Ferries

French and Irish routes operated by Brittany Ferries continue to expand. One of the operator's ships makes regular sailings between the French ports of Roscoff, Le Havre and Cherbourg and the Irish ports of Cork and Rosslare.

Roscoff - Cork

• Number of crossings per week: 1 - 2 one-way
• Sailing time: approximately 14 hours

NOTE: Cruises on this route are suspended between November and March during the autumn-winter season.

Le Havre - Rosslare

• Number of crossings per week: 1 one-way
• Sailing time: approximately 19 hours

NOTE: Cruises on this route are suspended between November and March during the autumn-winter season

Cherbourg - Rosslare

• Number of crossings per week: 1 one-way
• Sailing time: approximately 17 hours

Ferries from France to Ireland: schedules and prices

If you want to check the schedule of crossings or make a reservation, just use our search engine "Your cargo booking" located on the home page.

Considering the long sailing times of the above-mentioned routes, delays on these routes may affect schedules more frequently than on other routes. Therefore, we suggest using the search engine regularly or contacting the office to confirm the current schedule of crossings.

If, using the search engine, you do not find the connection you are interested in or a quote for the selected type of vehicle, please use the inquiry form displayed on the page.

Ferries from France to Ireland: important information

It is important that the vehicle to be loaded on board is equipped with a set of lashing points. This is especially important during the autumn and winter, when weather conditions can make crossing much more difficult than the rest of the year.

If you have any further questions, please contact us by e-mail at bok@promy24.com or by telephone at +48 502 310 375. We’ll be more than happy to assist you!