Pictured above at Rosslare Europort are the two ships that operate between Rosslare and France; Oscar Wilde (Irish Ferries) on the right and Stena Horizon (Stena Line) on the left.
Sea & rail to France via Rosslare
Important announcement: On 18th December 2018 Irish Ferries announced that they wish to inform their customers that they are unlikely to operate a service between Rosslare and France in 2019. Irish Ferries continue to keep this situation under review.
Consequently the Stena Line service to Cherbourg is the only link to France and the Rosslare - Roscoff route is closed.
Approaching Cherbourg
After experiencing the scenic rail journey from the capital through counties Wicklow & Wexford (or a bus journey from Waterford) arrive at Rosslare Europort and board a ferry for the overnight crossing to France. Arrive refreshed the following day. Explore the locality or continue by rail to any part of France or further afield. TGV trains operate on several long-distance routes and have significantly shorter journey times than the corresponding car travel times. Whether for a short break or holiday, it is a relaxing way to travel.
Sea routes from Rosslare to France:
There are currently two routes on which foot passengers may travel. Please click on the route to visit this website's dedicated page on each:
* Rosslare to Cherbourg. This route operates year-round with several sailings a week. Stena Line operate this route. Irish Ferries are unlikely to operate on this route in 2019 (please see note atop page).
* Rosslare to Roscoff. UNLIKELY TO OPERATE IN 2019 (please see note atop page) This is a seasonal route - May to September inclusive only. It is operated exclusively by Irish Ferries.
All-in rail & sea ticketing is not available on the routes from Rosslare to France. Bookings for rail travel and ferry travel should be made separately. It is best to first check the sailing schedule and then to plan the rail journey(s) around that.
Discount for holders of InterRail & Eurail passes on Irish Ferries:Holders of InterRail and Eurail passes can obtain a 30% discount off standard foot passenger fares provided their pass is current and valid for either (or both) Ireland and France.
Please visit the Irish Ferries website for further info.
Sea routes from Rosslare to France:
There are currently two routes on which foot passengers may travel. Please click on the route to visit this website's dedicated page on each:
* Rosslare to Cherbourg. This route operates year-round with several sailings a week. Stena Line operate this route. Irish Ferries are unlikely to operate on this route in 2019 (please see note atop page).
* Rosslare to Roscoff. UNLIKELY TO OPERATE IN 2019 (please see note atop page) This is a seasonal route - May to September inclusive only. It is operated exclusively by Irish Ferries.
All-in rail & sea ticketing is not available on the routes from Rosslare to France. Bookings for rail travel and ferry travel should be made separately. It is best to first check the sailing schedule and then to plan the rail journey(s) around that.
Discount for holders of InterRail & Eurail passes on Irish Ferries:Holders of InterRail and Eurail passes can obtain a 30% discount off standard foot passenger fares provided their pass is current and valid for either (or both) Ireland and France.
Please visit the Irish Ferries website for further info.
