BritRail Irish Sea Crossing

BritRail Irish Sea Crossing

Need to get from Ireland to England? Take the ferry!

No matter your comings or goings, there’s a great way to travel the sea between Ireland and England: by ferry. And, with the BritRail Irish Sea Crossing, you’ll “see all there is to sea” in comfort and convenience when traveling from Ireland to Britain or vice versa. The BritRail Irish Sea Crossing provides your choice of three Ireland to England ferry routes. All are quick and wallet-friendly. Choose the England-Ireland ferry departure location and time that works best for you. And, then sit back and enjoy a relaxing ferry ride. You can take the time to map-out your next adventure. Or simply savor the still-vivid memories of Ireland’s magical scenery or England’s cathedral cities. Better yet, enjoy a bite or a brew in the on-board lounge with your fellow travelers—and spin some ferry tales all your own.

More Details:

    • One-way sea crossing on one of the following four routes offered by Stena Lines:
      • Stanraer - Belfast
      • Holyhead - Dun Laoghaire
      • Holyhead - Dublin
      • Fishguard - Rosslare
    • Each ship features at least one restaurant, bar, and lounge area.
    • Second-class service delivers leisurely travel accommodations that are both comfortable and economical.

Pricing

Please Note: Children under 4 are free. Pass must be exchanged within 6 months of the date of purchase. Pass valid for 6 months from the date of purchase. Service is not offered on December 25 and 26. Prices are subject to change.

Conditions:

    • Voucher is valid for 6 months from date of issue.
    • Service is not offered on December 25 and 26.
    • All schedules listed are subject to change. It is recommended that all times and routes are verified locally.

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Schedules for Ferries

No service offered on December 25 and 26.

Stranraer to Belfast:  All schedules listed are daily unless otherwise noted.

Stranraer - Belfast

  • 12:59am - 3:00am - Saturday and Sunday service only
  • 4:40am - 7:00am
  • 9:50am - 11:50am
  • 2:40pm - 4:40pm
  • 7:50pm - 10:00pm
Belfast - Stranraer
  • 7:25am - 9:25am
  • 12:15pm - 2:15pm
  • 5:05pm - 7:25pm
  • 8:00pm - 10:50pm - Saturday and Sunday service only
  • 10:35pm - 12:55am

Holyhead - Dun Laoghaire: All schedules listed are daily unless otherwise noted.

Holyhead - Dun Laoghaire

  • 10:25am - 12:24pm
Dun Laoghaire - Holyhead
  • 1:30pm - 3:29pm
Holyhead - Dublin: All schedules listed are daily unless otherwise noted.

Holyhead - Dublin
  • 2:30am - 5:45am
  • 8:20am - 11:35 am - No service on Sundays
  • 1:50pm - 5:05pm
  • 9:30pm - 12:45am - Ferry departs 8:30pm on Sundays
Dublin-Holyhead
  • 2:15am - 5:30am - No service on Sundays
  • 8:20am - 11:35am
  • 4:00pm - 7:15pm
  • 9:15pm - 12:30am

Fishguard - Rosslare by ship: All schedules listed are daily unless otherwise noted.

Fishguard - Rosslare

  • 2:45am - 6:15am
  • 2:30pm - 6:00pm
Rosslare - Fishguard
  • 9:00am - 12:30pm
  • 9:15pm - 12:45am
Fishguard - Rosslare by LYNX catamaran:  Service is not offered during the winter

Fishguard - Rosslare
  • 11:30am - 1:30pm
  • 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Rosslare - Fishguard
  • 8:00am - 10:00am
  • 3:00pm - 5:00pm