Rosslare to Pembroke Dock Ferry: Times, Ships & Port Guide
Rosslare to Pembroke Dock Ferry: Times, Ships & Port Guide
Just over four hours from Wexford to south-west Wales, twice a day each way all year. Foot passengers are welcome, but with one quirk almost no travel site mentions: you never walk on or off the ship at either end.
Sailing times
| Direction | Departs | Arrives |
|---|---|---|
| Rosslare → Pembroke Dock | 08:45 | 12:46 |
| Rosslare → Pembroke Dock | 20:45 | 00:46 |
| Pembroke Dock → Rosslare | 02:45 | 06:46 |
| Pembroke Dock → Rosslare | 14:45 | 18:46 |
Times published by Irish Ferries and checked in July 2026. Ireland and the UK keep the same clock year-round, so no time change applies. Check-in closes 30 minutes before departure for cars, cyclists and foot passengers alike; coaches need an hour.
Times change with the season and the weather. Check the operator before you travel:
Ticket prices
| Ticket | Price | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Foot passenger, one way | €43.50 Economy | Live quote for an August 2026 sailing · €49.50 Flexi, €66.50 Flexi+ |
| Duty-free day trip from Pembroke | €10–€12 adult | Mon–Wed €10, Thu–Sun €12 · child €5–€6 |
| Sail & Rail | from €51 | Ireland to Britain, not specific to this route |
Irish Ferries publishes no tariff table for this route. The Economy figure above is a live quote read from the operator’s own booking system for a sampled August 2026 sailing, so treat it as indicative rather than fixed — and note that the identical price ladder appeared on Dublin–Holyhead the same day, which suggests a common Ireland-to-Britain foot fare rather than route-specific pricing. The duty-free day trip is an official promotion that names the Pembroke crossing, requires booking 24 hours ahead and a return journey, and runs only to 30 September 2026.
Prices move with the date and demand. Get a live quote and book direct:
Route map
The route runs from Rosslare Europort across St George’s Channel to Pembroke Dock, on the south-western tip of Wales.
Onward travel
- From Rosslare Europort: the train to Dublin Connolly, plus buses 387 from Wexford and 370 from Waterford.
- SailRail tickets are sold through Irish Rail and Transport for Wales, though the Pembroke corridor is less well served than Fishguard.
- See also public transport in Wexford and Waterford.
Tickets in advance
Because there is no published tariff, the only reliable price for your dates is a live quote from the operator’s booking system. Fares move with demand.
If you want a price you can check in advance and compare, the Stena Line crossing to Fishguard from the same terminal publishes a full printed tariff for 2026.
Finding the harbour
Rosslare is straightforward. Pembroke Dock is the one that needs planning, because its rail service is sparse and the port sits at the far south-western corner of Wales.
- Rosslare Europort: reached by the N25 from the south and west or the N11 from Dublin. Parking beside the terminal costs €1 an hour, €5 a day or €25 a week — prepay, because unpaid vehicles face a €120 declamping fee. The station is a 600 m walk, but there is no ticket office in the terminal: you buy on board the train.
- Pembroke Dock: reached via the M4 then the A477, positioning it as the gateway for London and southern England. Parking outside the terminal is free for up to two weeks, but spaces are limited and clamping carries a £50 release fee.
- Pembroke Dock station is nearby — the operator says a ten-minute walk, other sources say twenty — and route 308 buses stop close to the terminal.
Worth knowing
You are bussed to the ship
Foot passengers do not walk on or off at either end: a courtesy coach takes you to and from the vessel. Irish Ferries warns that your luggage must stay with you during the transfer, and anything left on the bus is at your own risk.
Sparse trains at the Welsh end
Irish Ferries’ own FAQ concedes the rail frequency at Pembroke Dock is very limited. Combined with the 02:45 and 00:46 sailings, Fishguard is the better choice for anyone travelling by train.