UK-Ireland-France Ferry Network
Channel + Irish Sea crossings — Dover-Calais, Holyhead-Dublin, Liverpool-Belfast + more
This map shows the ferry network linking Britain, Ireland + France — Dover-Calais (busiest short-sea route in the world), Holyhead-Dublin (biggest UK-Ireland), Liverpool-Belfast overnight, plus the Carlingford Lough shortcut (Greenore-Greencastle).
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Operators
Stena LineIrish FerriesP&O FerriesDFDS SeawaysCarlingford Ferry
Peak season
July-August + Christmas peak
Booking tips
- 1Book cars 4-6 weeks ahead for peak summer + Christmas.
- 2Overnight Liverpool-Belfast cabins book out first.
- 3Greenore-Greencastle is turn-up-and-sail off-peak; book vehicles in summer.
- 4Dover-Calais vs Eurotunnel: ferry cheaper, tunnel faster.
Booking: Direct Ferries
FAQs — UK-Ireland-France Ferry Network
Cheapest way UK-Ireland with car?
Holyhead-Dublin (Stena Line) EUR 90-260 return for car+driver. Book 4+ weeks ahead + midweek for best prices.