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Cherbourg to Holyhead ferries

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Trip Overview

The ferry between Cherbourg and Holyhead takes 28h 30m. The ferry runs, on average, 2 times per week from Cherbourg to Holyhead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

28h 30m
Duration
389 mi
Distance
£408
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Cherbourg to Holyhead ferry times

Ferries run twice a week between Cherbourg and Holyhead. The service departs Cherbourg at 4:30 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Holyhead at 20:00:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 28h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Irish FerriesStena Line28h 30m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Irish FerriesStena Line28h 30m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cherbourg to Holyhead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cherbourg to Holyhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 389.5 mi
  • Duration: 28h 30m

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a ferry from Cherbourg to Holyhead Ferry via Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 24h 16m.

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