Travel across one of Europe's broadest ferry networks, linking Britain and Ireland with Holland while connecting Scandinavia, Germany, Poland, Latvia and Finland.
Choose your ports and travel date, then add passengers, vehicle and accommodation to compare current sailings.
Check-in, pet rules and passenger facilities vary substantially between routes. Confirm the exact conditions shown for your selected sailing.
Stena Line operates one of Europe's largest ferry networks. Its current corporate route map spans 20 routes across 11 countries, covering the Irish Sea, North Sea, Scandinavia, the Baltic and Mediterranean corridors.
For passenger travellers, familiar services include Cairnryan–Belfast, Liverpool–Belfast, Holyhead–Dublin, Fishguard–Rosslare, Harwich–Hook of Holland, Gothenburg–Frederikshavn, Gothenburg–Kiel, Trelleborg–Rostock, Karlskrona–Gdynia, Travemünde–Liepāja and Nynäshamn–Ventspils.
Stena Line also completed its acquisition of Wasaline in March 2026, taking over the Umeå–Vaasa route while retaining the Wasaline brand. The wider group network also contains freight-focused corridors and Mediterranean services, so not every Stena route offers the same passenger product.
FerryEU planning note: route-specific information matters more with Stena Line than with a small regional operator. Always check the exact ferry, check-in time, pet option and cabin product for the route you book.
Stena's network is too large to reduce to three routes, so these cards represent three very different passenger journeys: Britain–Holland, Britain–Ireland and Scandinavia–Germany.
The Harwich–Hook of Holland Superferry route offers daytime and overnight sailings from about 6 hours 30 minutes, with private en-suite cabins, restaurants and Stena Plus.
Holyhead–Dublin takes about 3 hours 15 minutes and is one of Stena's principal UK–Ireland passenger routes, with vehicle and foot-passenger travel.
Gothenburg–Kiel is a 14-hour overnight service connecting western Sweden directly with northern Germany.
The FerryEU map illustrates Stena Line's broad passenger network across the Irish Sea, North Sea, Scandinavia and Baltic. The current Stena group network also includes Umeå–Vaasa under the Wasaline brand and Mediterranean operations.
Use the map for orientation only. Some corporate Stena Line routes are freight-focused, and passenger facilities vary considerably by corridor and vessel.
After choosing the most practical route, compare the live Stena Line sailing for departure time, calling pattern, passenger requirements and the facilities or accommodation shown for that service. The complete itinerary and arrival location can matter more than a small difference in the headline fare.
When comparing Stena routes, identify the specific passenger route first; do not assume a route appearing on the corporate network map accepts ordinary tourist bookings.
These destinations represent Stena Line's Irish Sea and Scandinavian sides while using known FerryEU destination imagery.
Dublin is one of Stena's most important passenger destinations from Britain, with Holyhead offering a direct road and foot-passenger connection into Ireland's capital.
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Gothenburg links Stena Line services towards Kiel and Frederikshavn and provides immediate access to western Sweden and onward Scandinavian road routes.
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Kiel is the German end of Stena's overnight route from Gothenburg and a convenient gateway towards Hamburg and the wider German motorway network.
Explore German ferry destinationsStena Line's best route often depends on the motorway distance after disembarkation. Compare the entire road-and-sea journey rather than only the crossing time.
Stena Line accommodation varies widely by route, from ordinary lounges on shorter crossings to extensive cabin choices on Superferries and overnight Baltic services.
Public passenger lounges provide the standard accommodation on short and medium routes.
Best considered forDaytime and shorter crossingsStena Plus is the operator's premium lounge product on selected routes, offering a quieter setting and additional refreshments or benefits.
Best considered forPassengers wanting a premium lounge rather than a cabinPrivate en-suite cabins are widely available on longer Stena routes and are particularly useful on overnight sailings.
Best considered forOvernight North Sea and Baltic travelHigher-category and family cabin choices vary by vessel, adding more space or additional beds for longer journeys.
Best considered forFamilies and passengers wanting more comfortSelected ferries provide dedicated cabins where up to two pets can remain with their owners, subject to the route and booking rules.
Best considered forLonger journeys with petsAccessible accommodation is available on suitable ferries and should be booked with the required assistance details in advance.
Best considered forPassengers requiring adapted overnight accommodationCheck whether a cabin is compulsory or simply recommended on your route. Overnight crossings are far more comfortable when sleeping arrangements are booked in advance.
Stena Line's larger ferries can provide a broad onboard experience, while shorter routes keep things simpler. Always check the assigned ship if a specific facility matters.
Stena Line ships offer route-specific dining ranging from cafés and casual food to full restaurants on longer ferries.
Selected ferries offer a premium lounge for passengers wanting a quieter journey with enhanced comfort.
Duty Free and retail shopping are prominent on Irish Sea and UK–Holland routes, with other shops available across the wider network.
Happy World, Family Hub, games and movie areas appear on selected ferries and can make a longer crossing easier for children.
Wi-Fi is available on many Stena Line ferries, but availability, pricing and performance depend on route and ship.
Some ferries add cinemas, spa facilities, outdoor decks or other amenities that are not universal across the network.
This section combines genuine Stena Line imagery with selected images from FerryEU's general ferry-travel library. Photo source: Stena Line.
Stena Line supports many different travel types, but the exact arrangement depends on the passenger route and ferry.
Passenger ferries carry cars and motorcycles subject to route capacity and correct booking details.
Touring vehicles and bicycles are accepted on relevant passenger routes, with dimensions and cyclist boarding rules varying by port.
Stena offers pet-friendly cabins, kennels, pet lounges or in-vehicle travel depending on route and ferry.
Stena Line recommends providing accessibility and assistance requirements at least 48 hours before departure.
Stena Line publishes route-specific check-in times. Always use the deadline for the exact port and sailing rather than applying a rule from another route.
This gives a 45-minute cut-off for vehicles and foot passengers on the current daytime Hook of Holland departure.
The overnight Superferry also uses a 45-minute cut-off on the current timetable.
Foot-passenger cut-offs can be slightly earlier than vehicle check-in on current departures.
The overnight Scandinavian route currently uses a 30-minute closing time.
Seasonal, border and operational changes can alter port opening and check-in arrangements.
Stena Line is particularly useful when the ferry route can replace a large amount of motorway driving. Harwich–Hook of Holland gives southern England direct access to the Netherlands and Germany, while Gothenburg–Kiel connects Scandinavia with continental Europe overnight.
Across the Irish Sea, several gateways allow travellers to choose the crossing that best matches their starting point: Cairnryan for Belfast, Holyhead for Dublin, Fishguard for Rosslare and Liverpool for Belfast.
The broad network means comparison should be route-led rather than brand-led. First choose the best corridor, then compare the sailing time, cabin or lounge, pet arrangements, vehicle fare and onward driving distance.
Stena Line operates a broad passenger network across the Irish Sea, North Sea, Scandinavia and Baltic Sea, including Cairnryan–Belfast, Liverpool–Belfast, Holyhead–Dublin, Fishguard–Rosslare, Harwich–Hook of Holland, Gothenburg–Frederikshavn, Gothenburg–Kiel, Trelleborg–Rostock, Karlskrona–Gdynia, Travemünde–Liepāja and Nynäshamn–Ventspils. The wider Stena Line corporate network also includes Umeå–Vaasa under the Wasaline brand and Mediterranean routes.
Stena Line publishes a crossing time from about 6 hours 30 minutes between Harwich and Hook of Holland, with both daytime and overnight departures.
The Holyhead–Dublin crossing takes about 3 hours 15 minutes on current Stena Line passenger services.
The Gothenburg–Kiel crossing takes about 14 hours and operates as an overnight service.
Yes. Cars, motorcycles, motorhomes, caravans, trailers and other suitable vehicles are accepted on passenger routes subject to the booked vehicle category, dimensions and route conditions.
Yes on Stena Line passenger routes that accept foot traffic. Availability and check-in arrangements vary by route, and some freight-focused Stena Line corridors are not ordinary passenger services.
Yes. Pet arrangements vary by route and ferry and can include pet-friendly cabins, kennels, dedicated pet lounges or leaving the pet in the vehicle where permitted. The exact route rules should always be checked before booking.
Cabins are available on longer and overnight routes such as Harwich–Hook of Holland, Gothenburg–Kiel and Liverpool–Belfast. Cabin types vary by ferry and can include Standard, Comfort, Premium, family, accessible and pet-friendly options.
Check-in times vary by route and sailing. Current examples include a 45-minute cut-off for Harwich departures, around 30 minutes for vehicles on Holyhead–Dublin and a 30-minute cut-off on Gothenburg–Kiel. Always follow the time shown for the specific booking.
Yes. Stena Line asks passengers requiring assistance to provide details at least 48 hours before travel where possible so the correct boarding and onboard support can be arranged.
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