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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.
Holyhead - Dun Laoghaire
From $279* per crossing, including car and two passengers for departures up to 05 January 09.
From $56* per adult, for foot passengers for departures up to 05 January 09.
| Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire |
| Stena HSS |
| Crossing Time: 99 mins | Daily: 8.55am, 13.15pm |
| Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead |
| Stena HSS |
| Crossing Time: 99 mins | Daily: 11.10am, 6pm |
Holyhead - Dublin
From $260* per crossing, including car and two passengers for departures up to 05 January 09.
| Holyhead to Dublin |
| Superferry |
| Crossing Time: 3 hours 15 mins | Daily: 2.30am, 1.35pm |
| Dublin to Holyhead |
| Superferry |
| Crossing Time: 3 hours 15 mins | Daily: 8.20am, 9.15pm |
Fishguard - Rosslare
From $260* per crossing, including car and two passengers for departures up to 05 January 09.
From $56* per adult, for foot passengers for departures up to 05 January 09.
| 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 02 May-23 Sep. |
Belfast - Stranraer
From $242* per crossing, including car and two passengers for departures up to 05 January 09.
From $56* per adult, for foot passengers for departures up to 05 January 09.
| Belfast to Stranraer |
| Stena HSS |
| Crossing Time: 1 hour 45 mins | Daily: 7.35am, 12.20pm, 5.20pm |
| Superferry |
| Crossing Time: 3 hours 15 mins | 3.15am (Tue-Sat)#, 11am (Mon, Wed & Fri)#~,
11.50am (Sat & Sun), 7pm (Mon-Fri)#, 8pm (Sat & Sun) |
| Stranraer to Belfast |
| Stena HSS |
| Crossing Time: 1 hour 45 mins | Daily: 4.55am, 9.55am, 2.50pm, 7.50pm |
| Superferry |
| Crossing Time: 3 hours 15 mins | 7.15am (Tue-Sat)#, 3.15pm (Mon, Wed & Fri)#~,
3.50pm (Sat & Sun), 11pm (Mon-Fri)# |
#No foot passengers permitted on this sailing. ~Mondays do not operate all year round. |
Holyhead - Dublin
Cruise Ferry
From $205* per crossing, including car and driver for departures up to 05 January 09.
From $60* per adult, for foot passengers for departures up to 05 January 09.
Dublin Swift
From $245* per crossing, including car and driver for departures up to 05 January 09.
From $68* per adult, for foot passengers for departures up to 05 January 09.
| 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: 12am, 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 $185* per crossing, including car and driver for departures up to 05 January 09.
From $60* per adult, for foot passengers for departures up to 05 January 09.
| Pembroke to Rosslare |
| Cruise Ferry |
| Crossing Time: 3 hours 45 mins | Daily: 2.40am,2.10pm |
| Rosslare to Pembroke |
| Cruise Ferry |
| Crossing Time: 3 hours 45 mins | Daily: 8.45am, 9pm |
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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).
Pembroke: Avis (delivery fee applies). Alamo has a depot approx. 2 miles (1 stop by train) from Pembroke.
Belfast: Avis.
Stranraer: Hertz.
Rosslare: Europcar, Hertz.
Fishguard: Avis (delivery fee applies), Europcar, Hertz.
Dover: Alamo, Europcar, Hertz, 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.
Last updated: 27 October 2008.