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Provider information and services
Irish Ferries
Luggage & cancellation policy
Additional luggage
Additional luggage allowed for a fee
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations possible up to 24 hours before departure, fees may apply
Amenities on board the ferry
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Multiple dining options including restaurants, cafes, and food courts serving hot meals, snacks, and beverages
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible vessels with lifts and accessible facilities. Assistance available with prior notice.
Pets
Dogs and cats allowed in designated areas. Must be kept in carriers or on leash with muzzle for dogs.
Cabin reservation
Cabins available in various categories from standard to deluxe
Car on board
About Irish Ferries
Irish Ferries is one of Ireland’s major ferry companies, operating routes between Ireland, England, and France. Its passenger ferries range from high-speed ferries to modern vessels for foot passengers, cars, coaches, and campers. Boasting one of the most up-to-date fleets in Europe, Irish Ferries also serve some of the most popular ferry routes in the UK, including the Dover to Calais ferry crossing from England to France, and Holyhead to Dublin ferry from Wales to Ireland.
Read on for the latest Irish Ferries timetables, discover the onboard amenities, and book Irish Ferries tickets with Omio. Discover the Emerald Isle and the beauty of its wild coastline today!
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Popular routes
Irish Ferries ferry tickets
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Showing the fastest and cheapest results for Nov 27
Irish Ferries
07:55PM3h25
Dublin11:20PMHolyhead
$391One-way
0 transfers
Irish Ferries
12:45PM3h30
Dublin04:15PMHolyhead
$391One-way
0 transfers
Irish Ferries
01:45PM3h30
Dublin05:15PMHolyhead
$451One-way
0 transfers
Irish Ferries
08:55PM3h25
Dublin12:20AMHolyhead
$411One-way
0 transfers
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Popular Irish Ferries routes
Dublin to Holyhead ferry
from $39
Direct ferries available
3h25 average duration
7ferries per day
Served by
- Irish Ferries
- Stena Line
Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Dublin ferry
from $52
Direct ferries available
19h15 average duration
1ferry per day
Served by
- Irish Ferries
Calais to Folkestone ferry
from $29
Direct ferries available
1h30 average duration
30ferries per day
Served by
- DFDS
- Irish Ferries
- P&O Ferries
Dover to Dunkirk ferry
from $34
Direct ferries available
1h30 average duration
32ferries per day
Served by
- DFDS
- Irish Ferries
- P&O Ferries
Calais to Dover ferry
from $29
Direct ferries available
1h30 average duration
29ferries per day
Served by
- DFDS
- Irish Ferries
- P&O Ferries
Dover to Calais ferry
from $34
Direct ferries available
1h30 average duration
31ferries per day
Served by
- Irish Ferries
- DFDS
- P&O Ferries
Rosslare to Pembroke ferry
from $39
Direct ferries available
3h30 average duration
3ferries per day
Served by
- Irish Ferries
- Stena Line
Dublin to Chester ferry
from $39
Direct ferries available
3h25 average duration
7ferries per day
Served by
- Stena Line
- Irish Ferries
Dublin to Caernarfon ferry
from $39
Direct ferries available
3h25 average duration
7ferries per day
Served by
- Stena Line
- Irish Ferries
Dublin to Llanberis ferry
from $39
Direct ferries available
3h25 average duration
6ferries per day
Served by
- Irish Ferries
- Stena Line
Routes with Irish Ferries
Irish Ferries runs main routes between Ireland, the UK, and France and operates the only fast ferry on the Irish Sea, the Dublin Swift, which takes passengers from Dublin to Holyhead in approximately 2 h 15 minutes. Irish Ferries also operates the hugely popular Dover to Calais ferry, from the UK to France, with up to 30 sailings a day and around 195 weekly sailings.
Irish Ferries FAQs
Everything you need to know to travel with Irish Ferries: amenities, cancellation policy, luggage allowance and more
Irish Ferries offers wheelchair-accessible vessels equipped with lifts and accessible facilities, and they provide assistance for passengers with reduced mobility if notified in advance.
Boarding with Irish Ferries typically takes around 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the specific sailing and the number of passengers.
Yes, with Irish Ferries, passengers can book cabins for overnight crossings and reserve seats for additional comfort during their journey.
You can exchange or cancel your Irish Ferries ticket up to 24 hours before departure, but fees may apply.
You can bring your car, motorbike, or campervan on Irish Ferries, provided that it complies with the maximum height of 4.5m and length of 18m, and you have a valid vehicle registration, insurance, and driver's license. Prices vary by route and vehicle size, starting from €99.
To reserve a spot for your vehicle on board an Irish Ferries ferry, visit their official website, select your preferred route and travel dates, and ensure to include your vehicle information during the booking process.
When traveling with a vehicle on board an Irish Ferries ferry, you need a valid vehicle registration, insurance, and driver's license.
Yes, Irish Ferries charges an extra fee for bringing a vehicle, with prices varying by route and vehicle size, starting from €99.
Irish Ferries imposes vehicle size restrictions with a maximum height of 4.5 meters and a length of 18 meters.
For boarding an Irish Ferries ferry, passengers typically need a valid passport or a national ID card, depending on the route, but a visa may be required if traveling between countries with different visa requirements.
Irish Ferries offers entertainment options on board their vessels.
Food and drinks are available onboard with Irish Ferries.
Yes, with Irish Ferries, passengers traveling with a vehicle are generally allowed to leave their luggage in the car during the trip.
Irish Ferries does not specify a defined luggage allowance policy for passengers, suggesting that their luggage policy may be flexible, but it is always advisable to check directly with Irish Ferries for specific requirements.
Irish Ferries has not defined specific restrictions on luggage size or weight, so passengers should verify any requirements directly with the provider.
Yes, Irish Ferries offers pet-friendly areas and cabins on some of their vessels, allowing passengers to travel with their pets comfortably.
Pets traveling with Irish Ferries require a pet passport and vaccination records. Dogs and cats must be kept in designated areas, with dogs needing to be in carriers or on a leash and muzzled.
You can bring pets like dogs and cats onboard Irish Ferries, where they are allowed in designated areas. Pets must be kept in carriers or, for dogs, on a leash with a muzzle, and you must provide a pet passport and vaccination records.
Yes, you can book a round-trip ticket with Irish Ferries.
Irish Ferries provide USB plugs for passenger convenience on their vessels.
Yes, Irish Ferries offers secure storage for luggage or valuables on their ferries.
Yes, Irish Ferries offers Wi-Fi on board their ferries.
port information and services
Most Popular Irish Ferries ports
Amenities at port
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Sunday: Closed
Distance to city center
3 km
Car connection
M50, Exit 7Wifi
- Free WiFi
Dining
- The Yacht (0.7km)
- The Ferryman (0.9km)
- Ely Bar & Grill (1km)
Taxis
- Book in advance with FreeNow.
WC
- Free
Public transit options for Dublin Port
- Bus lines 53, 151, Stop: Dublin Port
Amenities at port
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
HotelTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 06:00-22:00 Monday - Sunday
Car connection
A55, Exit 1Wifi
- Free WiFi
Dining
- The Harbourfront Bistro (0.3km)
- The Boathouse Hotel (0.6km)
- The Standing Stones (0.9km)
Taxis
- Main companies are Holyhead Taxis and Anglesey Taxis.
WC
- Free
Public transit options for Port of Holyhead
- Bus: Arriva Bus 4, Stop: Holyhead Port
Amenities at port
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 09:00 - 17:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 12:00
- Sunday: Closed
Distance to city center
2 kmCar connection
A20, Exit at DoverWifi
- Free WiFi
Dining
- The White Horse (0.6km)
- Cullins Yard (0.7km)
- La Scala (0.9km)
Taxis
- Main companies are Dover Heritage Taxis and Central Taxis Dover.
WC
- Free
Public transit options for Port of Dover
- Bus Line 15, Dover Priory Station
Amenities at port
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
1 kmCar connection
A16, Exit 43Wifi
- Free WiFi
Dining
- Au Vieux Fourneau (0.7km)
- Le Channel (0.8km)
- L'Hovercraft (0.9km)
Taxis
- Main companies are Taxi Calaisien and Taxi Radio Calais.
WC
- Free
Public transit options for Port of Calais
- Bus Line 1, Stop: Gare Maritime
Amenities at port
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 08:00 - 18:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 14:00
- Sunday: Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmCar connection
A477, exit at London RoadWifi
- Free WiFi
Dining
- The Ferry Inn (0.4km)
- The Shipwright Inn (0.6km)
- The Royal (0.8km)
Taxis
- Main companies are Pembrokeshire Taxis and Castle Cars.
WC
- Free
Public transit options for Pembroke Dock
- Bus Line 356, stop at Pembroke Dock
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