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Fishguard to Rosslare Ferry

Stena Line's Fishguard-Rosslare crossing — about three and a half hours from north Pembrokeshire to the south-east of Ireland, with two sailings a day.

3h 30 crossing 2 / day
Crossing time
3h 30
Operators
Stena Line
Sailings
2 / day
Route type
Day crossing
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Other ways to get from Fishguard to Rosslare

OptionJourney timeFrequencyNotes
Pembroke to Rosslare ferry4h2 / dayIrish Ferries
Fly Cardiff → Dublin (DUB)——For Dublin and the east of Ireland. Compare flights → · Car hire at Dublin →
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The crossing

The Fishguard to Rosslare ferry

Fishguard to Rosslare is Stena Line's crossing from north Pembrokeshire to the south-east corner of Ireland, taking about three and a half hours with two sailings a day. The ferry carries cars, motorhomes, coaches and foot passengers, and Fishguard Harbour has its own railway station with connections from London Paddington via Cardiff. Rosslare Europort lands you in County Wexford, gateway to the beaches of the sunny south-east, Waterford and the road on to Cork. The route is a scenic one, leaving from the pretty harbour town made famous by the film of Under Milk Wood, and it is a relaxed alternative to the busier Holyhead crossings for anyone heading to the south of Ireland.

  • North Pembrokeshire to south-east Ireland in about 3h30
  • Twice daily, with rail connections to Fishguard Harbour
  • Lands at Rosslare for Wexford, Waterford and the south
  • A quieter, scenic alternative to Holyhead
Fares

Fishguard to Rosslare ferry fares we have seen

Fare basketFare seenSeen onSource
Car + driver, single, from (route-page headline fare)£155.0018 October 2026Stena Line Fishguard-Rosslare route page, 'From £155 single, car & driver'
Adult foot passenger, single — Direct Ferries 'from' price£94.0018 October 2026Direct Ferries route page (figures from the last 30 days of searches, updated 16/10/2026, excluding booking fees)
Average paid for a crossing with a car — Direct Ferries, last 30 days£345.0018 October 2026Direct Ferries route page (figures from the last 30 days of searches, updated 16/10/2026, excluding booking fees)

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Before you sail

What to know about the Fishguard to Rosslare crossing

Check-in

Vehicles open 3 hours before departure and close 30 minutes before. Foot passengers, including rail and sail, open 1 hour 30 minutes before and close 30 minutes before. Late arrival may cancel the booking with no refund. (stenalinetravel.com)

Foot passengers

Foot passengers use a covered walkway of at least 200m at Fishguard and Rosslare; no shuttle bus is mentioned, and alternative assistance is provided. From 28 September 2026 passengers must show a valid passport at check-in. (stenaline.ie)

Pets

All pets, whether travelling by car or on foot, must be pre-booked. Pets in cars travel free; kennels are free. (stenalinetravel.com)

Ports

Where the ferry leaves from and arrives

Map of the Fishguard to Rosslare ferry route
Straight-line distance between the ports; the ship's track is longer. Coastline: Natural Earth.

Fishguard Harbour

Address
Fishguard Harbour, Goodwick SA64 0BU
Getting there
TfW serves Fishguard Harbour station with connections to the daytime sailing. Richards Bros town bus, about 8 minutes from Fishguard. Taxis on request.
Parking
Long-term car park about 60 spaces, 150 m from terminal; short-term car park opposite.
Facilities
Tickets, toilets, passenger lounge, coffee shop and restaurant, vending, Wi-Fi, car rental desk, children's play area, Duty Free (10:30-16:00 and 22:30-02:30).
Onward travel
Rail from Fishguard Harbour station (check nationalrail.co.uk)

Source: stenaline.co.uk, checked 2026-10-18.

Rosslare Europort

Address
Rosslare Europort, Ballygillane Big, Rosslare Harbour, Co. Wexford, Y35 PH4X
Getting there
Trains to and from Dublin only; station about 15 minutes' walk. Buses hourly to and from Dublin (Bus Eireann). Taxis at front of building.
Parking
350 cars, 2.2m height limit, APCOA pay-and-display: €5 per day or €25 per week.
Facilities
Tickets, toilets, passenger lounge, coffee shop, Wi-Fi, disability assistance. Open 06:30-21:30.
Onward travel
Train and bus to Dublin; frequent buses to Waterford

Source: stenaline.co.uk, checked 2026-10-18.

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At the other end

Staying in or around Rosslare

Train and bus to Dublin; frequent buses to Waterford

What it connects

Ports & operators on this route

Good to know

Fishguard to Rosslare ferry — common questions

How long is Fishguard to Rosslare?

About three and a half hours, with two sailings a day.

Who operates Fishguard to Rosslare?

Stena Line runs the route between Fishguard Harbour and Rosslare Europort.

Can I reach Fishguard by train?

Yes — Fishguard Harbour has a station with connections from Cardiff and London Paddington.

What ship sails Fishguard to Rosslare?

Stena Line's Fishguard port page names the Stena Nordica on its daily crossings.

How early should I check in at Fishguard?

Stena Line says vehicle check-in opens 3 hours before departure and closes 30 minutes before; foot passengers can check in from 1 hour 30 minutes before until 30 minutes before.

Can I get to Fishguard ferry port by train?

Stena Line says TfW serves Fishguard Harbour station with connections into and out of the daytime sailing to and from Rosslare Harbour.

Can I bring a pet on the Fishguard to Rosslare ferry?

Yes, if pre-booked. Stena Line says pets travel free in cars and kennels on the route are free; foot passengers must also pre-book.

Sources

Where these facts come from

Checked by the CheapFerries editorial team on 18 October 2026. Operators change timetables, fares and rules, so confirm details for your sailing when you book.

  • stenaline.co.uk www.stenaline.co.uk/routes/fishguard-rosslare/
  • stenaline.co.uk stenaline.co.uk/routes/fishguard-rosslare/fishguard-port
  • stenaline.co.uk stenaline.co.uk/routes/fishguard-rosslare/rosslare-port
  • directferries.co.uk www.directferries.co.uk/fishguard_rosslare_ferry.htm
  • stenalinetravel.com www.stenalinetravel.com/customer-service/at-the-port/how-long-before-departure-do-i-need-to-check-in
  • stenaline.ie www.stenaline.ie/customer-service/at-the-port/how-do-foot-passengers-access-the-ferry
  • stenalinetravel.com www.stenalinetravel.com/customer-service/pre-travel/can-i-bring-my-pet/irish-sea