Dublin – Cherbourg
Ferry to France
Dublin – Cherbourg
Ferry to France
The Dublin to Cherbourg ferry route is provided by 1 operator and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Dublin to Cherbourg takes approximately 18 hours and 23 minutes on ferries servicing this route. Dublin to Cherbourg ferry duration can range between 18 hours and 19 hours depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 3 weekly sailings from Dublin to Cherbourg. Irish Ferries provide up to 3 sailings per week. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Dublin port at approximately 16:00 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 18:30. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Dublin to Cherbourg is with Irish Ferries in 18 hours.
You can take an overnight ferry on the Dublin to Cherbourg route, with the first ferry departing at 16:00 and arriving in Cherbourg at 10:00.
Cabins are available on ferry trips from Dublin to Cherbourg with Irish Ferries.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Dublin to Cherbourg. Irish Ferries provide kennels onboard for your pets to stay throughout the duration of your sailing. Please ensure that your pet has a valid Pet Passport before travelling.
Passengers travelling with Irish Ferries can take as much luggage as they want, but it must be packed in a suitcase. You are allowed 1 small piece of hand luggage onboard and the rest of your luggage will be checked in. Please be aware that each item of checked in luggage must not exceed 22kg.
The price of a ferry from Dublin to Cherbourg can vary between £76 and £1,607 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is £347, prices can range from £76 and £699. The average price with a car is £1,030. Car prices can range from £228 and £1,635. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees.
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the ferry to Cherbourg.
With 1 sailing per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Dublin - Cherbourg Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Ireland | |
| Destination Country | France | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Irish Ferries | |
| Average Price | £289* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 18h 36m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 18h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 16:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 18:30 | |
| Distance | 353 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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The Irish city of Dublin is the capital of Ireland and lies in the province of Leinster on the east coast of Ireland, at the mouth of the River Liffey. Dating back to the Viking age, Dublin began to rapidly expand in the 17th century. Today, the city attracts millions of visitors every year to experience everything the city has to offer. One of Dublin's oldest monuments is the 13th century Dublin Castle which was founded after the Norman invasion. Trinity College, Dublin is also a popular visitor destination in order to see the Book of Kells which is an illustrated manuscript created by Irish monks in around 800 AD. One of the most photographed sights in Dublin is the Ha'penney Bridge which is an old iron footbridge that spans the River Liffey. This is considered to be one of Dublin's most iconic landmarks.
Dublin Port is the busiest passenger ferry port in Ireland, serving 1.5 million passengers per year to destinations in the UK and Europe. The port has three terminals and lies at the mouth of the River Liffey, which is under 3 km from the city centre.
The town and port of Cherbourg is located on the Cotentin Peninsular in the Manche department of Normandy in the north west of France. The town's port is perhaps best known as a cross channel port serving ferries travelling between the United Kingdom and France. One of the most popular attractions in the town is the Museum T. Henry which was founded in 1831 following a donation of more than 160 paintings by Henry, commissioner of the Royal Museums. Today, the museum has a collection of 300 paintings by French, Dutch and Italian artists stretching back from the present day to the Middle Ages. Contained in the collection are "The Ascent to Calvary" by Murrillo, "Christ Died" which is attributed to Filippino Lippi, and the "Conversion of St. Augustine" by Beato Angelico.
Also in the town and popular with visitors is the 12th century Abbey du Voeu which was dedicated to the Virgin. The church was consecrated in 1181, during the reign of Henry II and Eleanor of Aquitaine, who were present at the ceremony.
Ferry services from the port depart to Poole and Portsmouth in England and to Rosslare in Ireland.
