The ‘Welsh ferry ports’ include the ports of Holyhead in North Wales, and Fishguard and Pembroke Dock in south-west Wales. Holyhead and Fishguard are owned / operated by Stena Line, and Pembroke Dock is part of the Milford Haven Port Authority.
Where do ferries go to from Wales?
Irish Ferries operates 2 routes, Pembroke to Rosslare runs 14 times per day, & Holyhead to Dublin which runs 4 times daily. Stena Line operates 2 routes, Fishguard to Rosslare runs 14 times per day, & Holyhead to Dublin which runs 4 times daily.
Which town has a busy ferry port in Wales?
Holyhead is the second busiest roll on /roll off port in the UK, with Dover being the busiest. The Welsh Government is responsible for the trunk road network, and we must ensure that plans are in place to deal with any potential disruption at this major port.
Where do Irish Ferries sail from in Wales?
Holyhead. Holyhead is situated in Anglesey in North Wales and is served by the A55 and A5 road networks. It is approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes from Chester, 2 hours from Liverpool, 2 hours and 20 minutes from Manchester and 3 hours and 15 minutes from Birmingham by car.
What is the shortest sea crossing from Ireland to Wales?
Rosslare to Fishguard – the shortest, fastest crossing
Cardiff, Swansea and Bristol are all within easy reach of Fishguard and London is under 5 hours drive by car.
Can you get a ferry from Wales to Liverpool?
Holyhead ferry port is a small port on the island of Anglesey in Wales. It connects the UK with Dublin in Ireland across the Irish Sea. Coming from Liverpool or Manchester you can reach the port via the A55 which leads you directly to the Holyhead ferry terminal.
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 prettiest coastal town in Wales?
The best seaside town in Wales has been revealed. Aberaeron, in Ceredigion, took the top spot in Wales in a Which? magazine’s survey of the UK’s best seaside destinations. The town scored 82% in the customer score category, making it the top rated of 11 Welsh seaside towns included in the top 100 in the UK.
Is Holyhead worth visiting?
Holyhead is a beautiful and well-connected town in North Wales. It is most well known for its connections across the water, with it being a major Irish Sea Port, and where the majority of travel to Ireland from Wales originates.
Which is the major port city of Wales?
Situated on the south coast of Wales, Cardiff was once one of Europe’s busiest ports and the largest exporter of coal in the world.
How long is the ferry ride from Wales to Ireland?
3 hours and 15 minutes
The Holyhead-Dublin route links Wales and Ireland. Presently, two companies operate ferries on this route. These are Irish Ferries and Stena Line, and a total of 63 sailings are available every week. The average duration of the journey between the two cities is 3 hours and 15 minutes.
Is there a ferry from Cardiff to Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Dublin. However, you can take the train to Holyhead, take the walk to Holyhead, then take the car ferry to Dublin. Alternatively, you can take the drive to Holyhead then take the car ferry to Dublin.
How long is the crossing from Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire?
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Holyhead to Dún Laoghaire, including transfers.
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 there a ferry from Cork to Wales?
There is no direct connection from Cork to Wales. However, you can take the bus to Waterford Bus Stn, stop 355051, take the bus to Rosslare Europort, stop 355501, take the walk to Rosslare, take the car ferry to Fishguard, take the walk to Fishguard Harbour, then take the train to Cardiff Central.
Do I need a passport to go to Wales from Ireland?
You do not require a passport to travel between Ireland and Great Britain, however some carriers/airlines require a passport as proof of identification, and the UK Government may require proof of citizenship (see entry requirements below).
Do you need a passport to go to Wales on the ferry?
Passports and Identification. Ireland / Britain routes: 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.
How long is the ferry from Wales to Belfast?
The fastest crossing to Belfast is the crossing from Cairnryan to Belfast. This crossings takes just 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the shortest ferry crossing in the UK?
Calais-Dover Ferry Crossings
Our Calais to Dover route is the shortest crossing we provide and is the perfect way to cross the Channel to the UK.
What is the shortest ferry crossing 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 Cornwall?
The Cornwall to Wales ferry is a ferry route connecting Cornwall in the United Kingdom with Wales. The route is operated by the Brittany Ferries company and has up to four sailings per day. The crossing takes around two hours and 30 minutes.