The Swansea Cork ferry was a 10-hour ferry crossing that linked Swansea in South Wales with the Port of Cork in Ireland.
How long is the crossing from Swansea to Cork?
The Swansea to Cork ferry service is operated by Fastnet Line Ferries. There are up to 5 sailings per week with a duration of 11 hours.
Is there a ferry from UK to Cork?
Ferries to Ireland
There are several ferry options for travelling between the UK and the island of Ireland: you can choose a fast ferry or slow ferry, travel by foot or as a car passenger to Dublin, Cork and Rosslare in the Republic of Ireland, or Larne and Belfast in Northern Ireland.
Does the Swansea to Cork ferry still run?
Swansea Cork ferries ceased operating in 2006. Don’t worry though as you can find a ferry to Swansea or Cork on our Fastnet Line page. AFerry always has the latest special offers and deals for Fastnet Line ferries. See below for the latest Fastnet Line prices and sailing times.
Is there a ferry from Swansea to Ireland?
From Swansea ferry port you can catch a ferry to Cork in Ireland with the operator Fastnet Line which operates the Swansea-Cork route. Below you can find Swansea departure times alongside a selection of our best prices.
What is the shortest sea crossing from Ireland to Wales?
Rosslare to Fishguard – the shortest, fastest crossing
This beautiful part of the world is renowned for its stunning beaches and wonderful scenery. Cardiff, Swansea and Bristol are all within easy reach of Fishguard and London is under 5 hours drive by car.
How long does it take to cross the Channel by ferry?
The quickest and most direct cross-Channel ferry route is Dover to Calais, taking around 1 and a half hours. There are 38 sailings to Calais every day.
What is the fastest ferry from UK to Ireland?
Fishguard to Rosslare is the quickest ferry crossing to Ireland from Great Britain. This route takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. Stena Line operates this route with 14 weekly sailings. The next quickest route is Pembroke to Rosslare, which takes approximately 3 hours, with 16 weekly sailings.
Can you get a ferry from Wales to Cork?
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Cork is to bus and car ferry which costs £50 – £70 and takes 15h 23m.
How long does the ferry take from Wales to Ireland?
3 hr 15 min
The Holyhead Dublin ferry route connects Wales with Ireland and is currently operated by two ferry companies: Irish Ferries and Stena Line. Both services run up to four times per day with a sailing duration of 3 hr 15 min.
When did Swansea Cork ferry stop?
2006
Swansea Cork Ferries ceased operating at the end of the 2006 season. Despite a replacement service starting in 2010 by a new ferry company named Fastnet Lines, this too ceased operation within a few years. For alternative ferry routes to Ireland and Wales, please browse this page and follow the relevant links.
How long is the ferry from Wales to Rosslare?
The Fishguard Rosslare ferry route connects Wales with Ireland. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Stena Line. The crossing operates up to 14 times each week with sailing durations from around 2 hours 30 minutes.
What ferries go from UK to Ireland?
Ferry from England to Ireland
There are 2 ferry routes operating between England and Ireland offering you combined total of 23 sailings per week. P&O Irish Sea operates 1 routes, Liverpool to Dublin which runs 7 times daily. Stena Line operates 1 routes, Liverpool Birkenhead to Belfast which runs 16 times daily.
How do you get to Cork from UK?
To reach Cork from the UK, consider Ryanair which flies from Liverpool, Gatwick, Stansted and East Midlands. Alternatively, Aer Lingus flies from Heathrow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Jersey.
How long does ferry take from Ireland to UK?
about 7 hours 30 minutes
There is currently just the 1 ferry route running between Ireland and England operated by 1 ferry company – P&O Irish Sea. The Dublin to Liverpool ferry crossing operates Weekly with a scheduled sailing duration from about 7 hours 30 minutes.
Can you take a ferry from Wales to Ireland?
Ferry from Wales to Ireland
There are 3 ferry routes operating between Wales and Ireland offering you combined total of 8 sailings per day. Irish Ferries operates 2 routes, Pembroke to Rosslare runs 14 times per day, & Holyhead to Dublin which runs 4 times daily.
How rough is the Holyhead to Dublin crossing?
Not rough at all if you take one of the Ships, The fast Cats can be a bit bumpy but nothing too bad (or they don’t sail).
Is the Irish Sea rough?
Irish Sea. Cyclonic 3 to 5 becoming northwest 4 to 6. Rough at first in far south, otherwise slight or moderate.
Can you see England from Ireland?
The distance between the two shores is approximately 12 miles (19 km) at its closest point, and thus it is possible to see across in clear weather conditions.
Is ferry cheaper than Eurotunnel?
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.
How much does it cost to bring a car across the Channel?
Short stay saver (five days or less): from £64. Single or long stay (any duration): from £83. Frequent traveller (any duration): from £46.