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Rosslare Europort

Departure port for Wales, France and Spain

Rosslare Europort is at the end of the N25 in Rosslare Harbour, about 20 minutes’ drive from Wexford town. Stena Line and Irish Ferries sail to Wales, Brittany Ferries to Cherbourg and Bilbao, and DFDS to Dunkerque. Trains from Dublin Connolly and buses from Wexford stop beside the terminal.

Stena Line ferry on the Fishguard - Rosslare route
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Ferries from Rosslare

Five ferry routes leave Rosslare Europort: two short crossings to Wales and three long ones to the Continent. Crossing times are approximate and vary by sailing.

Destination Ferry company Crossing time
Fishguard, Wales Stena Line 3½ to 4 hours
Pembroke Dock, Wales Irish Ferries just over 4 hours
Cherbourg, France Brittany Ferries 16 to 21 hours
Bilbao, Spain Brittany Ferries about 27 to 32 hours
Dunkerque, France DFDS 22½ to 24 hours
  • Fishguard: Stena Line sails with the Stena Nordica and offers a choice of four sailings a day, two in each direction.
  • Pembroke Dock: Irish Ferries runs two crossings a day with the Isle of Innisfree.
  • Cherbourg: Brittany Ferries sails several times a week. Departure and arrival times can move by up to an hour because of the tides.
  • Bilbao: Brittany Ferries’ route to northern Spain, also sold as a mini-cruise.
  • Dunkerque: On DFDS you travel with a car, motorhome or motorbike. Four meals are included, and the car deck is closed while the ship is at sea. Places for pets are limited, so book early if your dog is coming.

Check-in

Rosslare Europort asks you to be there at least one hour before departure with a car and 30 minutes before on foot. DFDS asks you to be at the port at least two hours before the Dunkerque sailing. Your booking confirmation gives the exact check-in time for your crossing.

At check-in the name, age and phone number of every passenger are recorded, as an EU directive requires. If you need help with mobility on board or in the terminal, ask your ferry company before you travel.

Sailing to Wales: who needs a UK ETA

On the crossing to Fishguard or Pembroke Dock you enter the United Kingdom, and the ferry company checks before boarding that you are allowed to travel.

  • Irish and British citizens do not need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), including dual citizens.
  • People who live lawfully in Ireland and travel to the UK from within the Common Travel Area do not need one either. From the age of 16 you should carry proof that you live in Ireland, such as an Irish driving licence or a Medical Card; children under 16 need no proof.
  • Visitors who came into Ireland from outside the Common Travel Area, for example on the ferry from Cherbourg, need an ETA to travel on through Wales, even if they are only passing through. Without one you cannot board. An ETA is valid for two years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first.

Driving and parking

The port is at the end of the N25 from Wexford. For the sat nav, use the Eircode Y35 PH4X. Approximate driving times to the port are 20 minutes from Wexford town, 1 hour 45 minutes from Kilkenny, 2 hours 15 minutes from Dublin and 3 hours from Cork.

The car park is open 24 hours for short and long stays, and you can leave your car for more than seven days. There is no longer a height barrier. You pay only through APCOA Connect, on its website, in the app or with the QR code on site; the location code is 0822. There are no pay machines. Disabled parking spaces are next to the terminal, and the spaces in front of it are for set-down of up to 20 minutes.

Train, bus, taxi and bike

  • Train: Rosslare Europort station is the last stop on the line from Dublin Connolly, which also calls at Wexford and Rosslare Strand. There are up to five trains a day in each direction. The station is unstaffed and has a ticket machine but no ATM; the toilets are in the ferry terminal, a few minutes’ walk away. The station car park has 17 spaces run by APCOA.
  • Bus: Bus Éireann runs from Wexford bus station to the port, and its Dublin Airport to Wexford service connects with a bus to the port. Wexford Bus links Wexford with Waterford, Carlow, Dublin city centre and Dublin Airport. Local Link serves the area around Rosslare. Buses pick up in front of the terminal.
  • Taxi: The taxi rank is in front of the terminal.
  • Bike: The EuroVelo 1 Atlantic Coast Route passes the port. Coming from Waterford, you cross the estuary on the Ballyhack ferry.

In the terminal

The terminal is open daily from 06:30 to 21:30. It has free Wi-Fi and toilets on both floors, with an accessible toilet on each level. There is a shower on the ground floor and a baby changing and feeding room upstairs. Vending machines sell sandwiches, snacks, tea and coffee, and the upstairs waiting area opens onto an outdoor terrace. First aid and defibrillators are available, and pets are allowed in the terminal under supervision.

There is no ATM in the terminal. The nearest one is at the Bank of Ireland in Rosslare Harbour village, about 10 minutes on foot or under two minutes by car. There is an information stand in the terminal, and the nearest tourist office is on the Quays in Wexford town. If you are arriving the evening before an early sailing, our page on where to stay covers Rosslare Harbour, Rosslare Strand and Wexford.

Sailing times from Rosslare

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Around the port

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Frequently asked questions

How early should I be at Rosslare Europort? +
The port asks you to arrive at least one hour before departure with a car and at least 30 minutes before on foot. For the DFDS sailing to Dunkerque, be at the port at least two hours before departure. The check-in time for your sailing is on your booking confirmation.
How do I pay for parking at Rosslare Europort? +
Only through APCOA Connect, on its website, in the app or with the QR code in the car park. There are no pay machines. The car park is open around the clock for short and long stays, including stays of more than seven days.
Is there a train to Rosslare Europort? +
Yes. Rosslare Europort station is the end of the line from Dublin Connolly, with up to five trains a day in each direction. The station is unstaffed and has a ticket machine; the ferry terminal is a few minutes’ walk away.
Is there an ATM at the ferry terminal? +
No. The nearest one is at the Bank of Ireland in Rosslare Harbour village, about 10 minutes’ walk or under two minutes by car from the terminal.
Do I need a UK ETA to take the ferry to Wales? +
Not with an Irish or British passport. If you live lawfully in Ireland and travel from within the Common Travel Area, you do not need one either, but from the age of 16 you should carry proof that you live in Ireland. Visitors who came into Ireland from outside the Common Travel Area need an ETA to travel on through Wales.