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Where can I go by ferry from Rosslare?

6 ferry destinations from Rosslare: Bilbao, Cherbourg, Dunkirk, Fishguard, Pembroke Dock and Santander.

Plan your crossing from Rosslare

  • Rosslare → Bilbao

    About one sailing a week each way on Santoña from November 2026 to February 2027; in October 2026 there were two a week (from Rosslare on Wednesdays at 09:00 and Fridays at 23:59)

    Two a week each way from 30 March to 1 November 2026, then one a week each way through the winter

    Source: Brittany Ferries press release and Irish route page, checked 2026-10-03

  • Fishguard → Rosslare

    Stena Line offers a choice of 4 sailings daily on what it calls the shortest, fastest crossing between South Wales and Ireland.

    Source: Stena Line Fishguard–Rosslare route page, checked 2026-10-03

  • Pembroke Dock → Rosslare

    Irish Ferries runs 2 crossings daily between Pembroke and Rosslare, port to port in just over 4 hours.

    Source: Irish Ferries Rosslare–Pembroke route page, checked 2026-10-03

  • Rosslare → Santander

    About 2 sailings a week

    Ferryscanner describes the route as seasonal; it listed 2 weekly crossings when last updated (12 Aug 2026).

    Source: Ferryscanner route page, checked 2026-10-27

Getting to the ferry in Rosslare

  • Rosslare Europort has its own railway station with Iarnród Éireann trains to Wexford and Dublin
  • Cherbourg connects directly to the N13 route towards Caen and Paris
  • Dunkirk terminal connects to the A16 (Belgium) and A25 (Lille)
  • Santander’s ferry terminal is in the city centre

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I go by ferry from Rosslare?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Rosslare to Bilbao, Cherbourg, Dunkirk, Fishguard, Pembroke Dock and Santander. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Rosslare?
Yes, car ferries run from Rosslare to Bilbao, Cherbourg, Dunkirk, Fishguard, Pembroke Dock, Santander.
How long is the ferry from Rosslare to Bilbao?
27h 30m – 31h (one or two nights at sea) with Brittany Ferries.
How often is the ferry from Rosslare to Bilbao?
About one sailing a week each way on Santoña from November 2026 to February 2027 (operator timetable, checked 2026-10-03).
How long is the ferry from Rosslare to Santander?
27h 30m – 28h with Brittany Ferries.
How often is the ferry from Rosslare to Santander?
About 2 sailings a week (times listed by Ferryscanner; check before you travel, checked 2026-10-27).