Irish Ferries operate the following ferry routes between France and the Republic of Ireland and Wales (Great Britain)
- Rosslare (Rep. of Ireland) – Cherbourg (France)
- Rosslare (Rep. of Ireland) – Roscoff (France)
- Dublin (Rep. of Ireland) – Holyhead (Wales, UK)
- Rosslare (Rep. of Ireland) – Pembroke (Wales, UK)
Prices and discounts for Eurail pass holders
Irish Ferries offer Eurail pass holders a 30% discount on current foot passenger fares (adult or child). Cabin accommodation is available at an extra charge. Advance reservation is advised.
To obtain the discount, first book through www.irishferries.com and pay in full. Then e-mail your booking reference and Eurail passnumber to bookings@irishferries.com. The relevant reduction will be applied to the booking and your discount will be refunded to your credit card. Please send the email to Irish Ferries at least 5 days before your outward travel date.
You are entitled to the discount if your Eurail pass is valid in either the country of departure or arrival. You do not need to use a travel day on a flexi pass for this discount. Show your Eurail pass when you check-in.
Travel times, number of crossings
Ireland – France:
Overnight sailings. Sailing period: February – December. No daily sailings. Please verify sailing schedules at www.irishferries.com.
Ireland – UK:
Dublin – Holyhead: 3 hours 15 min (Dublin Swift 1 hour 49 min), 4 daily departures
Rosslare – Pembroke: 3 hours 45 min, 2 daily departures
On board facilities
To and from France:
Cabaret lounge, live onstage entertainment, family self-service restaurant, waiter service, restaurant, cinema, gift shop, late night disco, and for children: own entertainers, dedicated play areas, special menus and videos.
Information and reservation
More info at www.irishferries.com.
Ireland
Dublin Head Office, Alexandra Road, Ferryport, Dublin 1
Phone (+353) 818 300 400
E-mail: bookings@irishferries.com
Rosslare Harbour
Phone (+353) 53 913 3158
France
Cherbourg Gare Maritime,
Phone (+33) 233234444
Roscoff Gare Maritime, Port du Bloscon,
Phone (+33) 298611717
Paris - Vacances Transat / Bennett
Phone (+33) 1 56934340
E-mail: irishferries@bennett-voyages.fr
