Irish Ferries passenger and vehicle ferry
Irish Ferries

Irish Ferries: tickets and booking

Choose your route and travel dates to see available sailings and prices with Irish Ferries through FerryEU. Check the operator and ticket conditions for your selected crossing.

Compare the complete itinerary before reserving: the exact ports, passenger and vehicle details, and any seat or cabin options shown. Read the relevant ferry route guide to plan check-in and the journey after arrival.

Routes and travel planning

Irish Ferries routes at a glance

Since 28 September 2026, every passenger on Dublin–Holyhead and Rosslare–Pembroke needs a valid passport or accepted Irish passport card, including children and British or Irish citizens. Ordinary photo ID no longer meets this carrier requirement.

Route guides: Holyhead to Dublin · Pembroke to Rosslare · Dublin to Cherbourg

Read the Irish Ferries guide for more route information and practical travel tips before choosing a sailing.

Before confirming your tickets

  • Check your departure port, arrival port and travel dates.
  • Enter accurate passenger details and, where applicable, your vehicle type and dimensions.
  • Review departure and check-in times, and the available cabin or seating options.
  • Review the final price, ticket conditions and booking terms before paying.

Who handles my booking?

When booking through this ferry search, payment, confirmation and customer service follow the terms of Direct Ferries and your selected operator. Availability depends on your route and travel dates.

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Current route guidance

Irish Ferries: compare these crossings before booking

Passports on Ireland–Britain routes

Since 28 September 2026, every passenger on Dublin–Holyhead and Rosslare–Pembroke needs a valid passport or accepted Irish passport card, including children and British or Irish citizens. Ordinary photo ID no longer meets this carrier requirement.

Dublin and France have different procedures

Irish Ferries uses Dublin Terminal 1. Holyhead, Pembroke and Cherbourg have different boarding, luggage and reporting arrangements; do not reuse the Irish Sea deadline for France. W.B. Yeats has booked kennels, while Isle of Inisheer has designated pet cabins on the Cherbourg service.

Dover is a vehicle crossing

Irish Ferries markets Dover–Calais to motorists and motorcyclists, without ordinary foot-passenger travel. Compare the complete vehicle fare with P&O and DFDS, including flexibility and any Pet Den or other pet arrangement shown for the ship.

Irish Ferries route choices in Britain, Ireland, France and the Netherlands
Crossing guides, both directionsOperator informationCrossing by departure directionPassenger planning
Dover → Calais
Calais → Dover
P&O Ferries, DFDS, Irish Ferries
  • Both directions · P&O Ferries: About 90 minutes
  • Both directions · DFDS: About 100 minutes
  • Both directions · Irish Ferries: About 90 minutes

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  • P&O Ferries: Vehicles; bicycles; eligible foot bookings
  • DFDS: Vehicles and booked bicycles; no foot passengers
  • Irish Ferries: Motorists and motorcyclists
Dublin → Cherbourg
Cherbourg → Dublin
Irish Ferries
  • From Dublin · Irish Ferries: About 19–20h on the current timetable
  • From Cherbourg · Irish Ferries: About 19h45–20h on the current timetable

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  • Irish Ferries: Foot passengers, bicycles and vehicles
Holyhead → Dublin
Dublin → Holyhead
Stena Line, Irish Ferries
  • Both directions · Stena Line: About 3h15
  • Both directions · Irish Ferries: Current cruise timetable about 3h30

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  • Stena Line: Foot passengers and vehicles
  • Irish Ferries: Foot passengers and vehicles
Pembroke Dock → Rosslare
Rosslare → Pembroke Dock
Irish Ferries
  • Both directions · Irish Ferries: Just over 4h; confirm the dated sailing

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  • Irish Ferries: Foot passengers, bicycles and vehicles

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Sources and service review

Travel guidance checked against published information from Irish Ferries. The selected sailing and operator confirmation determine availability, fare, vessel and reporting time.

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