Ferries from
Ireland to France
Ferries from
Ireland to France
Ferries from Ireland to France are available with 3 operators. There are 3 ferry routes. Ferries from Rosslare to Cherbourg and Dublin to Cherbourg are popular ferry trips from Ireland to France. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Ireland to France sail approximately 13 times per week and are available with Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries & Stena Line.
The ferry from Ireland to France takes between 15 hours and 21 hours depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.
The fastest ferry from Ireland to France is on the Cork to Roscoff ferry with Brittany Ferries in 15 hours.
Yes, there are car ferries available from Ireland to France with Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries & Stena Line.
There are approximately 369 miles (594km) and 321 nautical miles between Ireland and France.
The price of a ferry from Ireland to France can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Rosslare to Cherbourg ferry ferry sails approximately 7 times weekly with a crossing time of 18 hours.
Dublin to Cherbourg ferry ferries sail about 4 times weekly with a sailing time of 18 hours 30 minutes.
We suggest that you book in advance to ensure that you get the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Please check out our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts available.
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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.
For the past 20 years, France has featured near the top of the list of the world’s most popular tourist destinations and is one of the most geographically diverse countries in Europe. By land area, France is the largest country in Western Europe and one of only three countries to have both Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines. France isn’t just about Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower or the famous smile of Mona Lisa; even the gorgeous villages in the countryside, splendid lavender fields and vineyards are just a tip of the iceberg when it comes to visiting the numerous sights and attractions in France. This is a country that always has something new to offer. There are several ways of getting to France and by ferry is one of the simplest and most popular options. Most of Europe’s biggest and best ferry companies connect France with numerous countries and islands with regular crossings available from the UK and Ireland to the north and islands in the Mediterranean and North Africa to the south of the country.
