What is the shortest ferry route from UK to Ireland?
What is the shortest ferry route from UK to Ireland? The shortest crossing from the UK mainland to the Republic of Ireland is from Fishguard in South Wales to Rosslare in County Wexford on the south-eastern tip of Ireland. The passage is across St Georges Channel and takes around 2 hours 15 minutes. There are regular crossings operated by Stena Line and Irish Ferries.
Do I need a passport to go to Ireland by ferry?
Irish Ferries recommends all passengers bring a passport with them. Irish and British citizens do not strictly require a passport to travel between the two countries, but some form of (photo) identification is however required.
Is Stena better than Irish Ferries?
So there's not much difference really. We used both last year and I preferred Irish Ferries. I thought there was more to see and do. That said, they're more or less the same so I would go with the cheaper option/best sailing times...
Is ferry cheaper than tunnel?
Generally speaking the ferry is usually slightly cheaper, but whichever option you choose, make sure to shop around for deals and book well ahead of time to get the best-value fares.
Is a ferry to Ireland better than flying?
In saying that flying is definitely the better option. Flights can be cheap from just about anywhere in England to Dublin, Belfast or Cork. Flying is a much, much easier option but how much luggage do you have, you will have to pay for hold baggage and the allowances are pretty dismal.
Is Stena Line cheaper than Irish Ferries?
Both are great companies, and fares are virtually the same, simply book to Dublin Port Stena for Stena Line or to Dublin Port (Irish Ferries) for Irish Ferries.