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From the operator
Stena Nordica sails the Fishguard to Rosslare crossings.
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- Operator
- 1
- Sailings
- 4 a day
Checked against stenaline.co.uk on 9 November 2026
Are you planning a trip from Fishguard to Rosslare? This route links South Wales and Ireland, and it's the shortest, fastest crossing between the two.
Stena Line sails the route, with a choice of 4 sailings daily. You can compare your options on Ferryu.
- The shortest, fastest crossing between South Wales and Ireland
- A choice of 4 sailings daily
- 2 daily crossings to Rosslare all year round
- Crossings to Rosslare are on the Stena Nordica
- A Stena Plus Lounge and a Duty Free Shop on board
At a glance
- Sailings
- 4 a day
- Stena Line
- Arrives
- Rosslare
- Ireland
Who sails this route
Photo: Kasia Derenda / UnsplashSailing with Stena Line
Stena Line runs 2 daily ferry crossings to Rosslare all year round, sailing on the Stena Nordica.
On the short crossing to Rosslare and Fishguard you can make use of the Stena Plus Lounge, or browse the Duty Free Shop. Book early for the best choice of sailings.
Before you travel
Rosslare Europort is at the end of the N25 in Rosslare Harbour.
Fishguard Port is 1 mile north west of Fishguard town centre.
Stena Line's port details also mention the following. Check which port each one applies to before you set off:
- Opening hours are Monday to Sunday, 06:30 to 21:30.
- The car park at the port holds 350 cars and has a height limit of 2.2m.
- There is a Long Term Car Park with around 60 spaces, 150 metres from the main terminal building.
- There is a train service to and from Dublin only, and the train station is 15 minutes' walk from the terminal.
Be sure to check in good time so your trip gets off to a relaxed start.
This route links South Wales and Ireland, and it's the shortest, fastest crossing between the two.
When you arrive in Rosslare
Rosslare Europort is situated at the end of the N25 in Rosslare Harbour
Weather in Rosslare
- Warmest month: August, average high 16°C.
- Wettest month: November, about 117 mm of rain.
- Sea at its warmest in September, about 16°C.
Temperature
- Air, average daily low to high (1991–2020)
- Sea surface, monthly average (2023–2024)
Rain
Average total for the month, mm (1991–2020)
Temperature
- Air, average daily low to high (1991–2020)
- Sea surface, monthly average (2023–2024)
Rain
Average total for the month, mm (1991–2020)
Show the numbers
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.9 | 6.6 | 89.2 | 8.8 |
| February | 8.5 | 6.2 | 66.6 | 8.6 |
| March | 8.8 | 6.6 | 61.6 | 8.7 |
| April | 9.8 | 7.9 | 59.1 | 10.1 |
| May | 11.7 | 9.9 | 54.2 | 12.6 |
| June | 13.9 | 12.2 | 61.9 | 14.6 |
| July | 15.6 | 13.9 | 62.2 | 14.3 |
| August | 16.2 | 14.4 | 70.8 | 14.7 |
| September | 15.5 | 13.5 | 71.2 | 16.1 |
| October | 13.7 | 11.6 | 107.1 | 14.0 |
| November | 11.4 | 9.1 | 117.1 | 12.5 |
| December | 9.7 | 7.4 | 99.2 | 10.4 |
1991–2020 averages, ERA5 via Open-Meteo, read at the grid point nearest the port (6 km away). Sea surface: 2023–2024 averages from the Open-Meteo Marine Weather API, which has no sea temperatures before late 2022.
Questions answered
How often does it sail?
4 a day.
A choice of 4 sailings daily on the shortest, fastest crossing between South Wales and Ireland. (Stena Line, stenaline.co.uk)
There are 2 daily ferry crossings to Rosslare all year round. (Stena Line, stenaline.co.uk)
What's on board?
On the short crossing to Rosslare and Fishguard there is a Stena Plus Lounge and a Duty Free Shop. (Stena Line, stenaline.co.uk)
Compare routes to Ireland
Who sails each route and how long the crossing takes.
| Route | Operator | Crossing |
|---|---|---|
| Fishguard to Rosslare This route | Stena Line | – |
| Holyhead to Dublin | Irish Ferries and Stena Line | From 2 hours |
| Liverpool to Dublin | P&O Ferries | About 7½ hours |
| Pembroke to Rosslare | Irish Ferries | From 4 hours |
