Cheap Ferry Crossing Fares to Ireland
Ireland from £79 one way
From £79 online fare for you and your car is available for travel up to the 26 June and from the 3 Sept to 18 Dec and is valid for midweek travel (Tues & Wed) on night cruise ferry departures on Holyhead & Pembroke services. Must be booked min. 27 days in advance of travel date. New bookings only. Limited availability. Terms & conditions apply.
Motorist Minicruises
Stay away for up to 24 hours after arrival from only £140 for a car & driver when booked 7 or more days in advance. A supplement of £10 applies when booked within 6 days of travel. Motorist Minicruises must be booked by phone (08717 300 400) or at the port by credit/debit card. A £20 supplement applies to Dublin Swift sailings. This fare is only valid when both legs of the journey are used, otherwise an additional supplement of £150 will be automatically charged to your credit/debit card. Fares apply to cars, campervans and car derived vans only.
WE'RE ROLLING OUT THE GREEN CARPET
100 FREE Coach Spaces on our Britain to Ireland services.
We at Irish Ferries have pledged our support to groups wishing to attend 'The Gathering initiative in Ireland this year, by undertaking to offer 100 free return coach spaces on our cruise ferry services from Britain to Ireland.
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The £79 online fare is valid for midweek travel (Tues & Wed) on early morning cruise ferry departures on Holyhead and Pembroke services up to 30.06.12. Must be booked min. of 21 days in advance of travel date.
Fare Deals for Vans
Small vans + 1 from just £79 one way.
Car derived vans up to 1.9m high are carried at the same fares as cars. Higher vans (not exceeding 2.6m high or 6m long) are carried at special van fares. Larger vans which exceed these dimensions are carried at freight rates. Subject to availability. Click here for our Vehicle FAQ.
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The £79 online fare is valid for midweek travel (Tues & Wed) on early morning cruise ferry departures on Holyhead and Pembroke services up to 30.06.12. Must be booked min. of 21 days in advance of travel date.
Walk on Fares in 2013
Travel to Ireland as a foot passenger
from only £31 one way.
The £31 fare is valid for midweek travel (Tue & Wed) on cruise ferry departures from Holyhead and Pembroke up to 04.01.14. Must be booked min. of 4 days in advance of travel date.
Foot Passenger Minicruise
Travel to Ireland as a foot passenger
from only £35 return.
You can stay away for up to 24 hours from the time of arrival at the relevant port in Ireland. You must return either before or on the first sailing following completion of the 24 hours.Valid up to up to 04.01.14. Sailings subject to availability.
Holidays & Breaks to Ireland
We have a choice of handpicked hotels offering a 3rd night stay for FREE, cottages holidays offering a 2nd week for FREE and 1,400 B & B's ranging from country manor houses to working farmhouses. All of which offer FREE child places. Get the better deal and book your accommodation & ferry with us.
Flexibility Option
Add Flexibility Option to your booking to avail of reduced cancellation fees and avoid paying booking amendment fees when changing a booking.
Cheap Ferry Crossing Fares to Ireland
| 2012 Fares now open for booking From £79 Car + 1 | This online fare from £79 is valid for one adult and car one way, including all taxes. Subject to availability. Additional adults £26, Additional Kids £15. Fare is valid for midweek (Tues & Wed) night cruise ferry night departures on Holyhead and Pembroke services from 6 January to 30 June 2012 and must be booked a minimum of 21 days in advance of travel date . This fare cannot be used in conjunction with any other special offer or promotions. Telephone booking supplement £10. New bookings only. Subject to availability |
| 'It's Everything You go For' fare From £69 Car + 1 |
This online fare from £69 is valid for one adult and car one way, including all taxes. |
| Additional Adult | £25 |
| Additional Child (4 - 15 Years) |
£15 |
| Infants (0-3 years) | FREE |
| Club Class | From £16 per passenger Relax and enjoy extra comfort in our Club Class lounges from just £16 per passenger. With priority boarding, complimentary drinks & snacks, as well as newspapers in a reserved lounge – it’s a luxury you can afford. |
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Peace of mind with Flexibility Option just £10 one way. Add Flexibility Option to your booking to avail of reduced cancellation fees and avoid paying booking amendment fees when changing a booking. Find out more |
| Van + 2 | from £149Check your van dimensions here. Vans higher than 2.6 metres and/or longer than 6 metres may be booked at www.irishferriesfreight.com |
| Motorcycle + Rider | from £51 |
| Trailers under 4m | from £45 |
| Caravans under 8m | Cheapest on daylight Cruise Ferry sailings from £69 |
| Caravans over 8m | from £119 |
| Motorhome Supplement | from £30 |
Please Note: Payment by card attracts a £5 handling fee. Bookings made by phone or at Ferryports incur a £10 supplement per booking for car bookings and £2 for motorcycle / foot passenger bookings. Fares are valid for new bookings only. From time to time fares may change and Irish Ferries reserves the right to introduce new offer and promotional fares without prior notice. Click here for fares terms & conditions.
Read our tips for getting the cheapest fares.
Passengers travelling without a car can avail of our walk on fares starting from £27 per adult, including all taxes. Get a quote now using our One Step quick quote system.
| Foot Passenger Adult | Cruise Ferries from £27 Dublin Swift from £32 |
| Foot Passenger Child (4 - 15 Years) | Cruise Ferries from £17 Dublin Swift from £19 |
| Infants (0-3 years) | FREE |
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Peace of mind with Flexibility Option just £5 one way. Add Flexibility Option to your booking to avail of reduced cancellation fees and avoid paying booking amendment fees when changing a booking. Find out more |
| Bicycle | £9 |
Please note: Payment by card attracts a £5 handling fee. Bookings made by phone or at Ferryports incur a £10 supplement per booking for car bookings and £2 for motorcycle / foot passenger bookings. Fares are valid for new bookings only and fares valid for travel up to 5 January 2012. From time to time fares may change and Irish Ferries reserves the right to introduce new offer and promotional fares without prior notice. Click here for terms and conditions.
Foot Passenger Minicruise fares to Ireland.
Travel on any Irish Sea sailing.
You can stay away for up to 24 hours from the time of arrival at the relevant port in Ireland. You must return either before or on the first sailing following completion of the 24 hours.
| Individual Fares from: | Mon - Sun | Adult | £33 | Child | £14 |
24 Hour Foot Trip Terms and Conditions
- Valid For Return Travel on the following sailings:
- Holyhead - Dublin (Swift or Cruise) 1200 : 1410 : 1715 : 0240
- Dublin - Holyhead (Swift or Cruise) 0805 : 0845 : 1430 : 2055
- Pembroke - Rosslare 1430 : 0245
- Rosslare - Pembroke 0845 : 2100
Please note:
- You can stay away for up to 24 hours from the time you arrive in Ireland.
- You must return on or before the first sailing following completion of the 24 hours.
- An adult must accompany under 18 year olds
- £2 telephone or in person supplement to be charged on non online bookings
- Credit/Debit card Fee £5 applies and sailings subject to availability.
- A maximum of 8 passengers per booking.
- All prices and offers are subject to availability, fares valid for travel up to 31 December 2011.
- No refunds permitted.
Foot Passenger Day Trip
Travel on any Irish Sea sailing.
You can stay away for up to 12 hours from the time of arrival at the relevant port in Ireland. You must return either before or on the first sailing following completion of the 12 hours.
| Individual Fares from: | Mon - Sun | Adult | £27 | Child | £14 |
12 Hour Foot Trip Terms and Conditions
- Valid For Return Travel on the following sailings:
- Holyhead - Dublin (Swift or Cruise) 1200 : 1410 : 1715 : 0240
- Dublin - Holyhead (Swift or Cruise) 0805 : 0845 : 1430 : 2055
- Pembroke - Rosslare 1430 : 0245
- Rosslare - Pembroke 0845 : 2100
Please note:
- You can stay away for up to 12 hours from the time you arrive in Britain.
- You must return on or before the first sailing following completion of the 12 hours.
- An adult must accompany under 18 year olds
- £2 telephone or in person supplement to be charged on non online bookings
- Credit/Debit card Fee £5 applies and sailings subject to availability.
- A maximum of 8 passengers per booking.
- All prices and offers are subject to availability, fares valid for travel up to 31 December 2011.
- No luggage allowed on day trips and there's a maximum of 8 passengers per booking.
- No refunds permitted
Call our specialist team today
0151 236-6921
or e-mail us at groups@irishferries.co.uk for more information. Our Ireland experts are waiting to help.
Get these low fares for Groups of 10 passengers or more travelling together.
Prices from £10 per person one way. Fantastic deals for Group and ad hoc Coach travel. With parties of 10 passengers or more, Irish Ferries can offer great value rates on ferry travel and accommodation in Ireland.
For those booking a number of groups travelling at different times, the discounts just get better and better.
Is your party travelling together in a number of cars?
For parties of 5 vehicles or more, you can get an overall discount on the cost of your trip. The more vehicles, the bigger the discount! Contact us now with your details at clubdeals@irishferries.com for details
The Gathering - We're rolling out the Green Carpet to you.
We at Irish Ferries have pledged our support to groups wishing to attend 'The Gathering initiative in Ireland this year, by undertaking to offer 100 free return coach spaces on our cruise ferry services from Britain to Ireland.
Valued at up to £50,000 and available to eligible groups attending or participating in officially registered events, this offer is just one of a selection of green carpet offers which we plan to make available as part of our programme of support for this initiative.
Holyhead to Dublin City
Ulysses Cruise Ferry
| Cabins - Single Fares per cabin | Day Sailing | Night Sailing | Photo |
| 1 Bed | £20 | £24 | View |
| 2 Bed | £32 | £36 | View |
| 2 Bed Disability | £32 | £36 | View |
| 2 Bed Plus | £40 | £44 | View |
| 2 Bed Suite | £60 | £64 | View |
You can now enjoy free priority boarding when you book a cabin on our Irish Sea routes.
Cabin details and photos can be found on the Ulysses page:
Please Note: There are no cabins on the Dublin Swift.
Pembroke to Rosslare
Isle of Inishmore Cruise Ferry
| Cabins - Single Fares per cabin | Day Sailing | Night Sailing | Photo |
| 2 Bed Disability | £32 | £36 | View |
| 2 Bed | £32 | £36 | View |
| 2 Bed Suite | £50 | £54 | View |
| Double Bed | £50 | £54 | View |
| 4 Bed | £64 | £68 | View |
You can now enjoy free priority boarding when you book a cabin on our Irish Sea routes.
Cabin details and photos can be found on the Isle of Inishmore page:
Special Note
The online cabin fares above are only available for booking prior to departure. Supplements may apply for on-board cabin sales.
A bed in a 2 Bed may be purchased individually at 50% of the cabin price. We regret this is not available using our on-line booking facility. Please note that if you choose this option you could be sharing the cabin with another passenger.
However, you can e-mail bookings@irishferries.com with your booking reference, and we will add or amend your booking accordingly, and debit/credit your card accordingly.
Minicruises
You can stay away for up to 24 hours from the time of arrival at the relevant port in Ireland. You must return either before or on the first sailing following completion of the 24 hours.
| Fares from: | Mon - Thu | Fri & Sun | Sat |
| Car + Driver | £120 | £130 | £145 |
| Motorcycle + rider | £32 | £34 | £36 |
| Extra Adults | £24 | £24 | £24 |
| Children | £24 | £24 | £24 |
| Camper/Dormobile supplement | £50 | £50 | £50 |
Ireland 24 hour Credit card motorist fares can only be booked by phone (08717 300 400) or at the port and must be paid for by credit or debit card.
Minicruise Terms and Conditions
- Payment by credit/debit card only at time of booking and on condition that the card holder will accept any handling fee being debited.
- These fares are only for customers making trips with a maximum length of stay of 24 hours.
- Customer’s not returning within this time frame should buy a single ticket or a longer stay return ticket. Customers are prohibited from using part of the motorist mini cruise fare as a single trip ticket, or from returning more than 24 hours after arrival. Abuse of this ticket and failure to return on the designated sailing will result in a £150 penalty charge being debited from your credit/debit card.
- Advertised fares apply to cars, campervans and car derived vans only.
- Fares include telephone supplement - as not bookable online.
- Credit/Debit card Fee £5 applies and sailings subject to availability.
- No refunds permitted.
- All prices and offers are subject to availability, fares valid for travel up to 5 Jan 2012.
Foot Passenger Minicruise fares to Ireland.
Travel on any Irish Sea sailing.
You can stay away for up to 24 hours from the time of arrival at the relevant port in Ireland. You must return either before or on the first sailing following completion of the 24 hours.
| Individual Fares from: | Mon - Sun | Adult | £33 | Child | £14 |
24 Hour Foot Trip Terms and Conditions
- Valid For Return Travel on the following sailings:
- Dublin - Holyhead (Swift or Cruise) 0805 : 0845 : 1430 : 2055
- Holyhead - Dublin (Swift or Cruise) 1200 : 1410 : 1715 : 0240
- Rosslare - Pembroke 0845 : 2100
- Pembroke - Rosslare 1430 : 0245
Please note:
- You can stay away for up to 24 hours from the time you arrive in Britain.
- You must return on or before the first sailing following completion of the 24 hours.
- An adult must accompany under 18 year olds
- £2 telephone or in person supplement to be charged on non online bookings
- Credit/Debit card Fee £5 applies and sailings subject to availability.
- A maximum of 8 passengers per booking.
- All prices and offers are subject to availability, fares valid for travel up to 31 December 2011.
- No refunds permitted.
Frequent Traveller
Take 3 or more return motorist trips a year with Irish Ferries and get 20% back!
If you or your company takes 3 or more motorist return trips in a 12 month period on Irish Ferries Ireland-Britain services then why not join our Frequent Traveller Scheme?
Frequent Traveller Benefits
- Joining is easy and membership is FREE
- Up to 20% back on all ferry expenditure
- Nominate up to 6 individuals to travel on your account
How it Works - It's Easy!
- Make your next booking on www.irishferries.com
- Fill out the simple application form giving details of your nominated drivers. We will review and register your membership of our Frequent Traveller scheme from the date the application is received. We will allow up to three applicable bookings travelled within the last six months of your application registration date to qualify for Frequent Traveller award.
- Once your application is approved, we will send you an e-mail confirming your status as a Frequent Traveller.
- Continue to make your bookings in the normal way on www.irishferries.com
- Once you've completed the required number of trips, simply send an e-mail to frequent@irishferries.com
- We'll check your expenditure and award you with a discount to use against future travel equivalent to 20% of the money spent!
- Click here for full terms and conditions.
Your route for choice, value and flexibility.
Book Sail Rail
For telephone bookings in Britain call
08709 000 773
or book at mainline rail stations
- No taxes.
- No airport hassles.
- No minimum stay requirements.
Crossing the Irish Sea from Holyhead to Dublin in 1hr 49mins by fast ferry Dublin Swift, or in the luxury of the cruise ferry Ulysses in 3hrs 15mins and then on to your destination by modern, comfortable mainline trains, is an unbeatable stress-free way to travel.
Combine this with inclusive, great value fares for sea and rail. Travelling by sea and rail means total flexibility to plan your journey. With four sailings a day and rail connections to 2,400 stations in Britain it couldn't be more convenient.
As many rail departures are not considered to be connecting services by the train companies concerned, it is advisable to confirm the departure time prior to the purchase of a sail / rail ticket.
Click the icons to the right for current rail timetable information.
Combined Ship and Rail Fares (Fare is calculated by Zone)
Please note that tickets purchased on the day of travel will attract a £5.00 supplement
Click here for a full list of UK rail stations and their corresponding Zones (PDF).
Pre-booking recommended. Valid until further notice - subject to change. Fares are priced per person one way based on return ferry travel within one month. A return fare is the sum of two one way fares. Children (5-15 years) are charged at 50% of adult fare, infants free.
Before booking, please ensure to click here to read our Sail Rail Terms and Conditions
Click here to view the bus service between Dublin Ferryport and Dublin city centre for Irish Ferries sailings. (PDF)
InterRail & Eurail Pass Holders
Irish Ferries offer a 30% discount on the standard foot passenger rates (adult or child). The discount can not be used in conjunction with any special offer or discounted fares (including SailRail). Club Class and cabin accommodation are available at an extra charge. The Pass has to be current and valid in either the country of departure or the country of arrival.
In order to claim the reduction please make your booking on-line and pay in full - then e-mail your booking reference number and your rail pass number to bookings@irishferries.com. The relevant reduction will be applied to your booking and the credit will be refunded to you via the credit card system. Please send the e-mail to us at least 5 days before your outward travel date. You may be asked to show your rail pass when you check-in for the sailing.
Click here to view the Express service between Dublin Ferryport and Dublin city centre specifically for Irish Ferries arrivals and departures. (PDF)
Click here to view the Dublin Bus public commuter service between Dublin Ferryport and Dublin city centre. Please note that the timetable for this service is not designed to always connect with Irish Ferries arrivals and departures.
Book Sail Rail
For telephone bookings in Britain call
08709 000 773 or book at mainline rail stations.
Coach Travel from Britain to Cork via Pembroke to Rosslare Route
Six great reasons to travel with Eurolines and Irish Ferries
- Competitive prices to a wide range of destinations
- Direct coaches between London, Reading, Bristol, Cardiff & Waterford and Cork. Seven days a week during the summer months (Spring bank holiday to late September) and four days a week during the rest of the year. London and Birmingham to Dublin From 17 December 2010 – 05 January 2011 Inclusive (No service 24/25/26/31 December 2010)
- Modern air-conditioned coaches with extra legroom and a free luggage allowance of two medium sized suitcases stored securely in the hold.
- Luxury Ferry Travel – The Isle of Inishmore which sails from Pembroke to Rosslare is one of Europe’s Largest, Modern and best equipped Ferry with a host of onboard facilities including restaurants lounges, bars and shops.
Ulysses – largest car ferry on the Irish Sea – sails from Holyhead to Dublin -stroll on deck, relax in the lounge, enjoy a drink in the bar, a meal in the restaurant, shop or even watch a film in the cinema - City Centre to City Centre Travel, easier onward travel.
- The most carbon-efficient form of travel across Europe. Travelling by Eurolines produces almost six times less carbon emissions than flying.
Travel in comfort
All Eurolines coaches have on-board toilets, reclining seats and air-conditioning as standard.
London to Cork operates EUROLINES PLUS coaches, so in addition to the above you can watch DVDs whilst taking advantage of extra legroom.
Travelling with Eurolines
Taking the coach to Ireland is easy with Eurolines. We depart from Central London and travel via Pembroke to Rosslare with Irish Ferries and our stops in Ireland are superbly located for onward travel.
Eurolines carries 3.5 million customers a year to over 500 European towns and cities.
The map below highlights key locations served by Eurolines services between Britain and Ireland. For a full list of destinations and to take advantage of our lowest priced tickets, visit our website www.eurolines.co.uk.
| Return Fares from Britain via Pembroke to Rosslare Route to | |
| Waterford | from £44 |
| Cork | from £51 |
| Limerick | from £59 |
| Tipperary | from £59 |
| Dublin | from £53 |
For more information and how to book
Click: eurolines.co.uk
Call: 08717 81 81 77
Visit: any National Express sales outlet
Lines are open 08:00 to 20:00, seven days a week. Calls from a BT landline cost 10p per minute. Calls from other networks and mobile phones may vary.
More Coach Information
Discover Ireland with National Holidays and Irish Ferries…
About National Holidays
National Holidays are one of Britain’s largest coach holiday companies offering short breaks and holidays to Ireland. Holidays depart from many local departure points across the North and North East of England, Yorkshire, the North West and the Midlands, with more departure points added all the time.
Great reasons to book your holiday to Ireland with National Holidays!
- Huge range of holidays to Ireland covering all the best sights the Emerald Isle has to offer – choose from Dublin, Giant’s Causeway, Cork, Ring of Kerry, Waterford and much more.
- Enjoy dinner, bed and breakfast in select en-suite hotel accommodation.
- Travel on a modern air-conditioned coach with reserved seating throughout your holiday.
- National Holidays take care of everything, including your return ferry crossing to Ireland which is included in your holiday price.
- Experience sightseeing and the stunning scenery of the Emerald Isle with included excursions.
- Enjoy evening entertainment on most holidays.
- Great value and low prices – with no hidden extras!
- Peace of mind – National Holidays is a member of the Bonded Coach Holidays Scheme so you can rest assured your money will be in good hands.
More information and how to book
Click:http://www.nationalholidays.com/
Telephone: 0844 477 9990 (lines open 7 days a week)
Visit: a National Holidays booking office or appointed agent. See list
Tesco ClubCard Rewards or Deals Tokens
It’s easy to use Tesco Clubcard Rewards or Deals tokens to pay for an Irish Ferries online booking on either Irish Sea or Ireland – France services.
With great value from Tesco Clubcard, and with Irish Ferries great online fares – there’s a double benefit from the start. So, follow these easy steps to book and pay for the journey of your choice:
Step 1: Exchange Vouchers for Tokens
Exchange Tesco Clubcard Vouchers for either
UK residents including Northern Ireland - Tesco Clubcard Rewards Tokens
or
Republic of Ireland residents - Tesco Clubcard Deals Tokens
Step 2 : Make an Online Booking
Now you have your Tesco Clubcard Rewards or Deals Tokens, you’re ready to make a booking.
Sterling Tesco Clubcard Rewards Tokens UK / Ireland Routes BOOK HERE!
Sterling Tesco Clubcard Rewards Tokens Ireland / France Routes More Information
Euro Tesco Clubcard Deals Tokens all routes BOOK HERE!
At the payment stage you will be asked to enter the token numbers and their overall value. If the value of the booking is greater than the total value of your tokens, simply pay the balance using your credit or debit card.
Please send your tokens to the Irish Ferries Office on the booking confirmation quoting the booking reference on each. Bookings will be held for 5 working days pending receipt of tokens by Irish Ferries who recommend you send your tokens by Registered Post.
For further information or any queries please email -
