Cherbourg-Rosslare

Ferry to Rosslare and Cherbourg

The Cherbourg-Rosslare crossing is a relatively fast crossing between France and Ireland. From Cherbourg, two ferry companies are operating on this route to Rosslare. Both Stena Line and Brittany Ferries sail on this crossing that brings you 18 hours from Normandy to Southern Ireland and vice versa. Brittany Ferries also sails from Cork to France.

It's a fast and comfortable way to travel to France's Loire, Dordogne and the Atlantic coast.

On this page, you will find information and tips about this ferry service from Brittany Ferries and Stena Line.

Ferry Cherbourg-Rosslare costs

If you want to travel by ferry to Cherbourg or Rosslare, you can expect the following prices:

• Tickets are available from Brittany Ferries and Stena Line for €189. That is for one person with a car and a single journey in the off-season.
• A crossing with a car and two people in a high season quickly costs somewhere around €355-

As you can see above, the boat ticket prices depend on the season and the crowds. Book early to get the most benefit.

Stena Live vs Brittany for ferry Cherbourg-Rosslare

Stena Line has more weekly sailings on the route Cherbourg to Rosslare with six weekly sailings on this route from Ireland to France and vice versa.

Because the prices of both ferry companies are close to each other, there is no clear cheap option. It is, therefore, best to compare all departures by price and thus make the cheapest choice. You can do this conveniently via the Direct Ferries booking engine. You can then book or purchase your tickets directly from Stena Line or Irish Ferries.

Schedule

There are seven sailings per week from Cherbourg to Rosslare. Brittany Ferries sails once a week on this crossing, while Stena Line has six weekly ferries from Cherbourg to Rosslare and vice versa. There are several departures throughout the week. So you can fit this ferry into your travel schedule quite well. Check the exact departure times in both directions in the booking module.

Brittany Ferries and Stena Line have a combined total of 7 weekly departures in peak season in both directions.

Stena Line ferries from Rosslare to Cherbourg

Six days per week, the Stena Horizon and Stena Vision sail towards France. Also, six days per week, Stena Lines sails the other way around.

The ships often depart for Ireland and France in the early evening and arrive the next day in the early afternoon.

Here are some examples of departure times, which may change occasionally, and there are different departure times during the week. Therefore, please check the current departure and arrival times with Stena Line.

• Departure Rosslare: 21:00
• Arrival Cherbourg: 16:00

And / or

• Departure Rosslare: 22:00
• Arrival Cherbourg: 16:00

The crossing from Cherbourg to Rosslare normally takes around 17 to 19 hours.

From Cherbourg to Rosslare with Stena Line

Sailings to Ireland

• Departure Cherbourg: 19:00 or 20:30
• Arrival Rosslare: 12:00 or 13:30

Sail time Cherbourg – Rosslare

18-hour crossing with an overnight cabin: Each crossing is an overnight crossing with approximately the same duration, between 17 and 19 hours. Also, don't forget about the time difference between Ireland and Germany. All communicated times are local times.

From Rosslare to Cherbourg with Brittany Ferries

Every Monday, you set sail from Rosslare at 20:00 or 18:30 and arrive in the next day  (Tuesday) around noon in Cherbourg.

Return sailings from Cherbourg to Rosslare set sail on Tuesday afternoons and arrive in Rosslare the next day in the morning.

How long before departure do you need to be present?

In the port of Rosslare, vehicle check-in is possible from three hours before departure. Check-in is possible up to 30 minutes before departure if you are travelling to Fishguard and up to 45 minutes before departure if you are travelling to Cherbourg.

In the port of Cherbourg, vehicle Check-in closes 60 minutes before departure. Foot passengers can collect their tickets from 12:00 on Wednesday and Friday and from 10:00 on Sunday. Check-in for foot passengers is possible until 60 minutes before departure.

Tickets

You can buy tickets directly from Stena Line or Brittany Ferries. With Stena Line, you have a wider range of departures, and you can also take advantage of the low-fare calendar, which can significantly reduce the price. You can also make use of our partner's booking widget below.

Costs for the Cherbourg – Rosslare journey

The cost of the France-Ireland crossing

On the Stena Line website, a price of €249 is communicated for a crossing with a car and one person. If you are travelling with four people, you can also divide the costs for a cabin by four and quickly save money.

The prices communicated by Stena Line itself are realistic.

On board the ferry

This (and more) can be expected on the Stena Line and Brittany Ferries ferries.

Stena Line sails with the Stena Horizon and the Stena Vision on this route on an overnight sailing with six weekly sailings. Brittany Ferries sails with the Connemara on an overnight sailing from Rosslare every Monday.

These ferries take you in about 18 hours from France mainland to Ireland. It is a one-night crossing, so when you book, you can choose a cabin of your choice with your crossing.

Port information

To get to the departure port, use the address and follow the signs to the terminal when you arrive.

Cherbourg Terminal

Rosslare Terminal

Frequently Asked Questions, Cherbourg-Rosslare Ferry