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Sailing Check-in

Please note Irish Ferries use the 24 hour clock. Check-in times differ depending on the route etc. You must ensure that you are through the check-in point before the times advised below:

Great Britain / Ireland Routes – latest check-in time

  • Travelling with coach – 1 hours before departure
  • Travelling with any other vehicle type - 30 minutes before departure
  • Travelling on foot or cycling – 30 minutes before departure


France / Ireland Routes
– latest check-in time

  • Travelling with coach – 2 hours before departure
  • Travelling with Motorcycle - 1 hour 30 minutes before departure
  • Travelling with any other vehicle type - 1 hour before departure
  • Travelling on foot or cycling– 1 hour before departure

Notes:
Passengers travelling with guide dogs or any domestic animal on the Ireland France route must check in 2 hours before departure. Please allow a little extra time if you need to collect tickets at the port.

 

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