Rosslare – Cherbourg
Ferry to France
Rosslare – Cherbourg
Ferry to France
The Rosslare to Cherbourg ferry route is provided by 2 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Rosslare to Cherbourg takes approximately 17 hours and 26 minutes on ferries servicing this route. The duration for the Rosslare to Cherbourg ferry can range between 16 hours 29 minutes and 18 hours depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 6 weekly sailings from Rosslare to Cherbourg. Stena Line provide up to 5 weekly sailings and Brittany Ferries provide 1 weekly sailing. Please note that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Rosslare at approximately 17:00 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 22:02. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Rosslare to Cherbourg is with Brittany Ferries in 16 hours and 29 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Rosslare to Cherbourg usually cost around £401.
Yes, Brittany Ferries and Stena Line allow cars on board for ferries between Rosslare and Cherbourg. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Rosslare and Cherbourg.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Brittany Ferries, Stena Line between Rosslare and Cherbourg.
You can book cabins on ferries that sail from Rosslare to Cherbourg with Stena Line and Brittany Ferries.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Rosslare to Cherbourg with kennels available to book onboard.
The price of a ferry from Rosslare to Cherbourg can vary between £30 and £1,133 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is £284, prices can range from £30 and £497. The average price with a car is £673. Car prices can range from £170 and £1,221. 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 note 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.
The best way to travel from Rosslare to Cherbourg is by ferry. 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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| Rosslare - Cherbourg Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Ireland | |
| Destination Country | France | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Brittany Ferries & Stena Line | |
| Average Price | £271* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 17h 39m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 16h 30m | |
| First Ferry | 09:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:00 | |
| Distance | 324 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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The Irish village of Rosslare, or Rosslare Strand to give it is full name, is a coastal resort and port located in County Wexford, Ireland. Separating Wexford Harbour from the North Sea is a long sandspit which stretches north from Rosslare which until the 1920's stretched for many more miles north. At one point the spit almost reached Raven Point, giving Wexford Harbour a very narrow mouth. However, a storm breached the spit during the winter of 1924-25 and was thereafter gradually washed away. Located at the end of the spit was Rosslare Fort which is now abandoned. All that remains is a small island visible at low tide.
The village is supposed to be the sunniest in Ireland and has been a popular tourist resort for at least the last 100 years. The town's beach has been awarded a Blue Flag and therefore attracts many bathers and families.
The town's modern port has good passenger facilities and provides ferry services to Pembroke, with a crossing time of around 4 hours, Fishguard, 3 hours and 30 minutes and Cherbourg and Roscoff in France. Passenger facilities include a restaurant, a bar, children's play area and a waiting area.
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.
