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How to get from Rosslare to Cherbourg by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Rosslare to Cherbourg ferry ticket? Look no further, 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, that's why 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 price for a Rosslare Cherbourg ferry ticket according to 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 onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited 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 hrs.
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Ferry Rosslare Cherbourg: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Rosslare to Cherbourg, you'll find tickets ranging from $79 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $711 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Rosslare-Cherbourg route is $282. The average ferry crossing time from Rosslare to Cherbourg is 17 hrs. 18 min. The slowest ferries will take 18 hrs. to reach Cherbourg, while the fastest boats will reach Cherbourg in 16 hrs. 30 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Rosslare at 16:45. The last ferry to Cherbourg leaves Rosslare at 22:00.

Average price of a Rosslare Cherbourg ferry crossing
$282
Price range for Rosslare Cherbourg ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$79 - $711
Average crossing time Rosslare Cherbourg
17 hrs. 18 min
Departure time of first ferry to Cherbourg
16:45
Departure time of last ferry to Cherbourg
22:00
Arrival time first ferry to Cherbourg
10:45
Arrival time of last ferry to Cherbourg
16:00

Why take a ferry from Rosslare to Cherbourg ?

Whether you're travelling solo, with a partner 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 Rosslare to Cherbourg ferry is an ideal way to travel.

It's much less boring than on a plane
If we compare the speed, the plane is certainly the fastest way to go from Rosslare to Cherbourg. But, it is not always pleasant to stay 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, have fun or rest. A totally different experience from a flight!
No need to worry about traveling 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 other 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 vacation on the coast, we are looking for the best view on 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 will give you an extraordinary view of the azure blue sea to enjoy its soothing power.

Which companies operate between Rosslare and Cherbourg?

If you're looking to travel between Rosslare and Cherbourg by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Stena Line, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries or Celtic Link Ferries who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.

Stena Line Rosslare Cherbourg
Stena Line
Stena Line is a ferry company based in Sweden that provides passenger and vehicle services between ports in Western Europe, including between the ports of Harwich in Great Britain 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 hrs.. More information about Brittany Ferries
16 hrs.
1 crossings a week
Irish Ferries Rosslare Cherbourg
Irish Ferries
Irish Ferries operates ferry services between Ireland and Great Britain and between 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 between France and Ireland, including ferry connections 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 hrs. 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 safely 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 not refundable or 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 $79 for the lowest, to $711 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $282.

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

The last ferry to Cherbourg from Rosslare usually departs 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 trip begins, here are the few steps to board:

  • Arrival time at the port of Rosslare / 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 deadline, the company may refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Rosslare-Cherbourg crossing / In Rosslare, present your identity papers (passport or national identity card) 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 by car, get in the reserved lines. The check-in will be done directly from your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Cherbourg / Pay attention to the voice messages in the Rosslare ferry terminal inviting you to board. If you are traveling by car, Celtic Link Ferries, Irish Ferries, Brittany Ferries or Stena Line staff will give you instructions to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

Crossing Rosslare Cherbourg: on board the ship...

On the Stena Line, Brittany Ferries, Irish Ferries or Celtic Link Ferries ship, each one has its own philosophy of travel. While some people will be inclined to relax in a cozy lounge, others will be sure 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 harbor / You will be allowed to return to the boat's garage once the ferry is docked. There is no need to rush. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Cherbourg harbor from the deck of the boat.
  • Vacate your cabin. / If you have traveled from Rosslare to Cherbourg in the comfort of a cabin, you will have to vacate your cabin about half an hour before the arrival time in Cherbourg.
  • Leaving the ship and discovering Cherbourg / You get your car out of the huge ferry 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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