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How to get from Rosslare to Cherbourg by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Rosslare to Cherbourg ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Rosslare to Cherbourg is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Rosslare to Cherbourg can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Rosslare to Cherbourg ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Celtic Link Ferries or Stena Line. This way you can find the best deal on a Rosslare Cherbourg ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Stena Line, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries or Celtic Link Ferries ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Rosslare to Cherbourg simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Rosslare to Cherbourg Ferry Information

Port of departure
Rosslare
Ireland
Port of Arrival
Cherbourg
France
Normandy
Distance
276 mi
Ferry Companies
Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Celtic Link Ferries, Stena Line
Frequency of crossings
1 crossings a week
Minimum crossing time
16 hours
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Ferry Rosslare Cherbourg: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Rosslare to Cherbourg, you'll find tickets range from £65 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £583 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Rosslare to Cherbourg route is £231. The average ferry crossing time from Rosslare to Cherbourg is 17 hours 18 min. The slowest ferries will take 18 hours to reach Cherbourg, while the fastest boats will arrive in Cherbourg in 16 hours 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Rosslare at 16:45. The last boat to Cherbourg leaves the port of Rosslare at 22:00.

Average price of a Rosslare to Cherbourg ferry crossing
£231
Price range of ferries Rosslare Cherbourg (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£65 - £583
Average crossing time Rosslare Cherbourg
17 hours 18 min
Departure time of first ferry to Cherbourg
16:45
Time last ferry leaves for Cherbourg
22:00
Arrival time of first ferry to Cherbourg
10:45
Arrival time of last ferry to Cherbourg
16:00

Why travel by ferry from Rosslare to Cherbourg?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Rosslare to Cherbourg ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Cherbourg. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Rosslare to Cherbourg is an ideal way to travel.

It's much less boring than on a plane
If you compare the speed, the plane is certainly the fastest way to get from Rosslare to Cherbourg. But it's not always pleasant to be tied to your seat for long hours. On the other hand, during the Rosslare Cherbourg crossing on the Celtic Link Ferries, Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries or Stena Line ferry, you have total freedom in your activities, to eat, walk, entertain or rest. A totally different experience to flying!
No need to worry about travelling with your bike
On the train, bus or plane, it is often very complicated and sometimes impossible to travel with this cumbersome companion: your bike. This is not the case on the ferry. Like any vehicle, your two-wheeler will be parked in the ship's garage. You leave it there for the duration of the Rosslare-Cherbourg crossing in complete safety and without fear of it being damaged. You will get on your bike in Cherbourg to get off the boat.
To enjoy the incredible sea view
Every time we go on holiday on the coast, we look for the best view of the sea. During the Rosslare Cherbourg crossing, whether you are on deck, dining in the restaurant or relaxing in the comfortable lounges of the Stena Line, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries or Celtic Link Ferries ship, you will simply have a front row seat to the incredible spectacle that the sea offers. Everywhere, large windows give you an extraordinary view of the azure blue sea to make the most of its soothing power.

Which companies operate between Rosslare and Cherbourg?

If you want to travel between Rosslare and Cherbourg by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Stena Line, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries or Celtic Link Ferries who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Stena Line Rosslare Cherbourg
Stena Line
Stena Line is a Swedish-based ferry company offering passenger and vehicle services between ports in Western Europe, including between the ports of Harwich in the UK and Hook of Holland in the Netherlands, between Hull and Rotterdam and between Liverpool and Belfast in Northern Ireland. On Vivanoda, you can compare Rosslare-Cherbourg fares and book a Stena Line ticket between Rosslare and Cherbourg. More information about Stena Line
Brittany Ferries Rosslare Cherbourg
Brittany Ferries
Brittany Ferries is a Brittany-based shipping company operating ferry services to England, Ireland and Spain. On Vivanoda, you can compare Rosslare-Cherbourg fares and book a Brittany Ferries ticket between Rosslare and Cherbourg. Brittany Ferries operates 1 crossings a week to Cherbourg from Rosslare and the journey time is 16 hours. More information about Brittany Ferries
16 hours
1 crossings a week
Irish Ferries Rosslare Cherbourg
Irish Ferries
Irish Ferries operates ferry services between Ireland and Great Britain and Ireland and France. On Vivanoda, you can compare Rosslare-Cherbourg fares and book a Irish Ferries ticket between Rosslare and Cherbourg. More information about Irish Ferries
Celtic Link Ferries Rosslare Cherbourg
Celtic Link Ferries
Celtic Link Ferries operates ferry services to France and Ireland, including ferry services between the ports of Rosslare and Cherbourg. On Vivanoda, you can compare Rosslare-Cherbourg fares and book a Celtic Link Ferries ticket between Rosslare and Cherbourg. More information about Celtic Link Ferries

Where do the ferries leave from in Rosslare? Where do the boats arrive in Cherbourg?

Port of departure in Rosslare

Stena Line, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries or Celtic Link Ferries ferries depart for Cherbourg from the following ports in Rosslare:

Rosslare Europort Ferries
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Port of arrival in Cherbourg

Celtic Link Ferries, Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries or Stena Line ships arrive in Cherbourg from the following ports:

Cherbourg - Gare Maritime
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Rosslare to Cherbourg, it will take you at least 16 hours to cover the 276 mi between Rosslare and Cherbourg.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Rosslare and Cherbourg in winter) and the ferry company (Stena Line, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries and Celtic Link Ferries). There are currently 1 crossings a week between Rosslare and Cherbourg.

There are 4 ferry companies operating between Rosslare and Cherbourg: Stena Line, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries and Celtic Link Ferries.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Celtic Link Ferries, Stena Line.

Before booking, compare the prices of Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Celtic Link Ferries, Stena Line on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Rosslare Cherbourg ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Rosslare and Cherbourg, you will travel 276 mi.

To go by boat from Rosslare to Cherbourg, you can find prices ranging from £65 for the lowest, to £583 for the highest. The average price we observed was £231.

The first ferry leaves Rosslare at 16:45 for Cherbourg.

The last ferry to Cherbourg usually departs from Rosslare at 22:00.

What is a Rosslare to Cherbourg ferry crossing like?

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Rosslare and Cherbourg would be like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Rosslare to disembarkation in Cherbourg, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries, Celtic Link Ferries and Stena Line. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Rosslare and Cherbourg.

Ready for boarding in Rosslare

Before your Rosslare Cherbourg ferry journey begins, here are the few steps to embark:

  • Arrival time in Rosslare port / You should arrive at the Rosslare ferry terminal within the time limit set by Stena Line, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries or Celtic Link Ferries. After this time, the company may refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Rosslare - Cherbourg crossing / In Rosslare, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Celtic Link Ferries, Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries or Stena Line ticket offices at the Rosslare ferry terminal. If you are travelling by car, please stand in the reserved lanes. Check-in will take place directly from your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Cherbourg / Watch out for voice messages in the Rosslare ferry terminal inviting you to board. If you are travelling by car, Celtic Link Ferries, Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries or Stena Line staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

Rosslare to Cherbourg crossing: on board the ship...

On the Stena Line, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries or Celtic Link Ferries ship, everyone has their own travel philosophy. While some people will be inclined to relax in a cosy lounge, others will be keen to shop in the boutiques or eat at the self-service restaurant.

Cherbourg is in sight, disembarkation imminent!

Here is some information for the disembarkation in Cherbourg:

  • The ferry enters Cherbourg Harbour / You will be allowed to return to the ship's garage once the ferry has docked. There is no need to rush. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Cherbourg harbour from the deck of the boat.
  • Vacate your cabin. / If you have travelled from Rosslare to Cherbourg in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Cherbourg.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Cherbourg / You can get your car out of the ferry's huge garage relatively quickly, once the doors are open. As a pedestrian, you will get out even faster. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Cherbourg. Finally, leave the port and Cherbourg is waiting for you!

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