Ferries from Cherbourg to Dublin are operated by 1 ferry companies. Operators include Irish Ferries. There are currently 6 weekly sailings on this ferry route. The journey typically takes around 19 hours 53 minutes. The earliest departure is at 16:30 and the latest is at 19:30. Prices start from as little as €205, depending on the season and vehicle type.
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Ferry prices for the Cherbourg to Dublin route are dynamic and vary depending on demand, availability and how far in advance you book.
👉 Typical prices range from around €107 to over €534 depending on the season and vehicle type. Most travelers with a car can expect to pay between €195 and €361 one way, although prices may be higher during peak travel periods.
Foot Passengers: From €107 to €162 one way.Note: Foot passenger travel is not available on all routes, and space may be limited to specific sailings.
Cars (including driver): From €195 to €361 one way, rising to €513 during peak times.
Motorcycles: From €178 to €236 one way.
Day Trips: From €534 for a car and passengers.
💡Travel tip: Booking early and traveling mid-week usually offers the lowest fares. Prices are highest during weekends and holiday periods.
👉 For the latest prices and availability, check live Cherbourg to Dublin ferry fares.
📅 November is the cheapest month to sail Cherbourg to Dublin, averaging €216 per crossing. Prices peak in July at €522, more than 2 times the off-peak rate.
Mid-season months (February, May and September – October) average around €226–€236.
| Month | Avg. price (EUR) | Season |
|---|---|---|
| January | €244 | Peak Period |
| February | €229 | Mid-Season |
| March | €224 | Off-Peak |
| April | €219 | Off-Peak |
| May | €236 | Mid-Season |
| June | €382 | Peak Period |
| July | €522 | Peak Period |
| August | €367 | Peak Period |
| September | €236 | Mid-Season |
| October | €226 | Mid-Season |
| November | €216 | Off-Peak |
| December | €219 | Off-Peak |
The ferry journey from Cherbourg to Dublin is a relaxing and scenic way to travel between France and Ireland. Upon arrival in Dublin, Ireland’s vibrant capital city, you’ll be greeted by a blend of rich history and lively culture.
Explore iconic landmarks such as Trinity College and its famous Book of Kells, wander through the charming streets of Temple Bar, or enjoy a pint of Guinness in its birthplace. Dublin is also a gateway to Ireland’s stunning countryside, with its lush landscapes and quaint villages waiting to be discovered.

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Cherbourg is one of the best-connected ferry ports in France and is a gateway to the beautiful Cotentin Peninsula. Cherbourg is ideal for visiting the Manche department of Normandy, Brittany and west France. This harbour town has an unmatched maritime heritage. It was one of the first locations the Titanic visited on its infamous voyage and was swiftly freed from Nazi rule following the Normandy Landings.
This port's facilities include payphones, tourist information, showers, disabled toilets in terminal and vehicle check-in lanes, wheelchairs available in case of emergency, disabled parking, shuttles connect the ferry terminal to the ship, including a bus equipped with a ramp for easy access for disabled pedestrians and the building itself is wheelchair-accessible with lift. There is also a brasserie-style restaurant that is open for arrivals and departures.
Dublin Ferry Port is just two miles from the energetic capital of Ireland. Additionally, it is ideally situated in the middle of Ireland's rail and road system. The Dublin Port Tunnel offers easy access to the M50 and M1 motorways and is situated inside the port complex.

Very good crossing
The ship was punctual, and the cabins were clean and spacious. The staff was friendly, but unfortunately the food was quite expensive.
Comfortable, punctual, polite, easy, clean