Fishguard Rosslare Ferry

The Fishguard Rosslare ferry route connects Wales with Ireland. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Stena Line. The crossing operates up to 13 times each week with sailing durations from around 3 hours 30 minutes.

Fishguard Rosslare sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

Fishguard to Rosslare Ferry Alternatives

- Pembroke to Rosslare

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Wales to Ireland page.

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Fishguard Guide

The Welsh coastal town of Fishguard is located in Pembrokeshire in the south west corner of the country. The town is essentially divided into two parts: the main town of Fishguard and Lower Fishguard (or "Lower Town" to the locals). The town, which lies where the River Gwaun meets the sea, has a fishing fleet with a short tidal quay. In the main town visitors will find a parish church and a typical High Street containing the usual mix of shops, cafes and pubs.

The area around the town is popular with nature lovers as it is rich in flora and fauna. There is a wide variety of wild flowers and sea mammals to see, including grey seals, porpoises and dolphins. Also, for those visitors interested in bird watching the local birdlife includes Eurasian Curlew, Common Redshank and Sanderling can be seen regularly foraging for food in Lower Fishguard harbour and European Stonechat, Great Cormorant and Northern Fulmer can be observed from the coastal path.

Fishguard is one of two ports in the Pembrokeshire area that provides ferry services to the Republic of Ireland. The port is situated at Goodwick, just 1.5 km from the town centre of Fishguard. There are generally 4 departures and four arrivals to/from Rosslare. The port's ferry terminal is operated by Stena Line and offers a number of facilities including a cafeteria that serves hot and cold beverages and snacks, the Cuppacabana bar and a selection of vending machines.

Rosslare Guide

The town of Rosslare is located in County Wexford in Ireland and for over one hundred years it has been a popular resort with tourists. Rosslare Strand, to give the town its full name and is used to separate it from nearby Rosslare Harbour, is proud to be able to boast that it is one of Ireland's sunniest locations with records that shows the town receives on average 300 hours more sunshine each year than the rest of Ireland. The town's long sandy stretch of beach has been awarded Blue Flag status and therefore is popular with swimmers and families. there are also some good golf courses close to the town.

Facilities at the town's port includes a restaurant, a waterfront bar, a waiting area, children's play area, shops, car hire, baby changing, bureau de change and a Department of Agriculture office. Ferry services from Rosslare depart to Pembroke (4 hours), Fishguard (3 hours and 30 minutes), and to Cherbourg and Roscoff in France.