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Ferries between UK/Ireland


Travelling between countries by ferry is a relaxing, time efficient and cost effective way to go.

Stena Line and Irish Ferries offer services between Ireland and the UK.

Onboard you will find a vast range of quality restaurants that cater for snacks right through to full a-la-carte menus. There are also family style restaurants, entertainment, shops and bars for your enjoyment. From the moment you board, you can be assured of receiving helpful and friendly service until you step ashore.

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Ferry Route Map for Stena Line & Irish Ferries


Stena Line

Holyhead - Dun Laoghaire

From $277* per crossing, including car and two passengers for departures up to 05 January 10.
From $227* per crossing, including car and two passengers for departures after 05 January 10

From $57* per adult, for foot passengers for departures up to 05 January 10.
From $51* per adult, for foot passengers for departures after 05 January 10.

Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire
Stena HSS
Crossing Time: 99 mins Daily: 10.25am
Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead
Stena HSS
Crossing Time: 99 mins Daily: 1.30pm

Holyhead - Dublin

From $260* per crossing, including car and two passengers for departures up to 05 January 10.
From $185* per crossing, including car and two passengers for departures after 05 January 10.

From $57* per adult, for foot passengers for departures up to 05 January 10.
From $51* per adult, for foot passengers for departures after 05 January 10.

Holyhead to Dublin
Superferry
Crossing Time: 3 hours 15 mins Daily: 2.30am, 1.50pm, 9.30pm
Dublin to Holyhead
Superferry
Crossing Time: 3 hours 15 mins Daily: 2.15am, 8.20am, 6pm

Fishguard - Rosslare

From $277* per crossing, including car and two passengers for departures up to 05 January 10.
From $185* per crossing, (on the superferry) including car and two passengers for departures after 05 January 10.

From $57* per adult, for foot passengers for departures up to 05 January 10.
From $51* per adult, for foot passengers for departures after 05 January 10.

Fishguard to Rosslare
Superferry
Crossing Time: 3 hours 30 mins Daily: 2.45am, 2.30pm
Stena Express^
Crossing Time: 2 hours Daily: 11.30am, 6.30pm
Rosslare to Fishguard
Superferry
Crossing Time: 3 hours 30 mins Daily: 9am, 9.15pm
Stena Express^
Crossing Time: 2 hours Daily: 8am, 3pm

^Stena Express only operates from 14 May-12 Sep.

Belfast - Stranraer

From $243* per crossing, including car and two passengers for departures up to 05 January 10.
From $179* per crossing, (on the superferry) including car and two passengers for departures after 05 January 10.

From $57* per adult, for foot passengers for departures up to 05 January 10.
From $51* per adult, for foot passengers for departures after 05 January 10.

Belfast to Stranraer
Stena HSS
Crossing Time: 2 hours Daily: 7.25am, 12.15pm, 5.05pm, 10.35pm
Superferry
Crossing Time: 3 hours 15 mins 3.10am (Daily), 11am (Wed only),
11.50am (Sun only), 7.20pm (Mon-Fri), 8pm (Sat & Sun)
Stranraer to Belfast
Stena HSS
Crossing Time: 2 hours Daily: 4.40am, 9.50am, 2.20pm, 7.50pm
Superferry
Crossing Time: 3 hours 15 mins 7am (Daily), 3.15pm (Wed only),
3.50pm (Sun only), 11.10pm (Mon-Fri), 11.59pm (Sat & Sun)

Note: Ferries do not operate all year round.


Irish Ferries

Holyhead - Dublin

Cruise Ferry
From $263* per crossing
, including car and driver for departures up to 05 January 10.
From $237* per crossing, including car and driver for departures after 05 January 10.

From $78* per adult, for foot passengers for departures up to 05 January 10.
From $69* per adult, for foot passengers for departures after 05 January 10.

Dublin Swift
From $299* per crossing
, including car and driver for departures up to 05 January 10.
From $268* per crossing, including car and driver for departures after 05 January 10.

From $84* per adult, for foot passengers for departures up to 05 January 10.
From $69* per adult, for foot passengers for departures after 05 January 10.

Holyhead to Dublin
Cruise Ferry
Crossing Time: 3 hours 15 mins Daily: 2.40am, 2.10pm
Dublin Swift
Crossing Time: 1 hour 50 mins Daily: 12pm, 5.15pm
Dublin to Holyhead
Cruise Ferry
Crossing Time: 3 hours 15 mins Daily: 8.05am, 8.55pm
Dublin Swift
Crossing Time: 1 hour 50 mins Daily: 8.45am, 2.30pm

Pembroke - Rosslare

From $215* per crossing, including car and driver for departures up to 05 January 10.
From $202* per crossing, including car and driver for departures after 05 January 10.

From $78* per adult, for foot passengers for departures up to 05 January 10.
From $69* per adult, for foot passengers for departures after 05 January 10.

Pembroke to Rosslare
Cruise Ferry
Crossing Time: 3 hours 45 mins Daily: 2.45am, 2.30pm
Rosslare to Pembroke
Cruise Ferry
Crossing Time: 3 hours 45 mins Daily: 8.45am, 9pm



Timetables are intended as a guide only. All timetables are subject to change without notice. Times may vary and can only be confirmed at the time of booking. Generally, no services are available between 24 & 26 Dec.

Car Rental Companies Servicing Ferry Ports

Dublin: N/A
Dun Laoghaire: County Cars.
Holyhead: Avis (delivery fee applies), Hertz.
Pembroke: Avis (delivery fee applies). Alamo has a depot approx. 2 miles (1 stop by train) from Pembroke.
Belfast: N/A
Stranraer: Hertz.
Rosslare: N/A
Fishguard: Avis (delivery fee applies).
Dover: Alamo, Europcar, Avis (delivery fee applies).
Calais: Alamo, Avis, Europcar, Hertz.

Important Information

*From prices: Correct at date of issue and are based on one way travel in low season in Australian Dollars. Subject to availability and seasonal surcharges.
Child Prices: Stena Line & Irish Ferries applies to children 4-15 years inclusive, infants 0-3 years travel free. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Fees: Stena Line: applies if cancelled inside 24 hours. Irish Ferries, amendment and cancellation fees apply once tickets are issued regardless of travel date. If no tickets issued, cancellation fees apply within 16 days of service date. Contact DriveAway Holidays for all fee details.
Check-in: Varies depending service and ferry line but approximately 1 hour prior to service departure is recommended.
Further conditions apply.

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Last updated: 16 November 2009.