Cherbourg – Rosslare
Ferries to Ireland
Cherbourg – Rosslare
Ferries to Ireland
The Cherbourg Rosslare ferry is serviced by 4 ferry companies; Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Stena Line & DFDS Seaways.Cherbourg Rosslare ferries take around 18 hours. The ferry costs between €270.01 and €1,017.15, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Cherbourg to Rosslare.
The first Cherbourg Rosslare ferry typically departs from Cherbourg at around 13:01. The last ferry usually departs at 20:30.
The Cherbourg Rosslare ferry trip can take around 18 hours. The fastest sailings are approximately 15 hours 59 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 5 weekly sailings from Cherbourg to Rosslare provided by Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Stena Line & DFDS Seaways. Timetables can change from season to season.
Irish Ferries provide 0 sailings weekly. Brittany Ferries provide 4 sailings weekly. Stena Line provide 3 sailings weekly. DFDS Seaways provide 0 sailings weekly.
Cherbourg Rosslare ferry prices typically range between 270€* and 1017€*. The average price is typically 635€*. The cheapest Cherbourg Rosslare ferry prices start from 270€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 392€*. The average price for a car is 676€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 July 2025.
The distance between Cherbourg to Rosslare is approximately 372.9 miles (600.1km) or 324.0 nautical miles.
Yes, Brittany Ferries & Stena Line ferries allow cars on board ferries between Cherbourg and Rosslare. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Cherbourg and Rosslare.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Brittany Ferries & Stena Line ferries between Cherbourg and Rosslare.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Cherbourg to Rosslare with Stena Line. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Cherbourg - Rosslare Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | France | |
| Destination | Ireland | |
| No. of Operators | 4 | |
| Operators | Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Stena Line & DFDS Seaways | |
| Average Price | €635 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 18 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 15 h 59 m | |
| First Ferry | 13:01 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:30 | |
| Distance | 324 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
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The French city and port of Cherbourg is located on the Cotentin Peninsular in the north west of France. Invaded by the Vikings in the 9th century who were instrumental in developing Cherbourg into a port, the city has a long history. In Napoleonic times the harbour was fortified in order to prevent a British naval assault on it. Underwater obstructions were sunk at intervals across the harbour entrance which were eventually replaced with piles of masonry rubble. The works began in 1784 and were not concluded until 1850, long after Napoleon's defeat at the Battle of Waterloo.
There are many things to see and do in Cherbourg including the Cite de la Mer (the city of the sea) which is a museum dedicated to maritime history. The museum was opened in 2002 and is housed in the cruise terminal at Cherbourg port. Visitors to the city may also choose to take a leisurely stroll in the Jardin de la Roche Fauconniere which is a private botanical garden located in the Parc de la Fauconniere. Established in the 1870's the gardens contain roughly 3,400 specimens, many of which come from the Southern Hemisphere.
The town of Rosslare is located in County Wexford in Ireland and for over one hundred years it has been a popular resort with tourists. Rosslare Strand, to give the town its full name and is used to separate it from nearby Rosslare Harbour, is proud to be able to boast that it is one of Ireland's sunniest locations with records that shows the town receives on average 300 hours more sunshine each year than the rest of Ireland. The town's long sandy stretch of beach has been awarded Blue Flag status and therefore is popular with swimmers and families. there are also some good golf courses close to the town.
Facilities at the town's port includes a restaurant, a waterfront bar, a waiting area, children's play area, shops, car hire, baby changing, bureau de change and a Department of Agriculture office. Ferry services from Rosslare depart to Pembroke (4 hours), Fishguard (3 hours and 30 minutes), and to Cherbourg and Roscoff in France.
