Sail Rail to Ireland
RailSail is a partnership between the UK train operating companies, ferry companies and Irish Rail. RailSail will take passengers from key rail stations throughout England and Scotland with Virgin, ScotRail or Arriva Trains Wales to Ireland either via: Holyhead, Stranraer or Fishguard with Irish Ferries or Stena Line.
Travel To Ireland From As Little As £29!
| DUBLIN (via Holyhead) | BELFAST (via Stranraer) |
|---|---|
| Manchester £33 | Glasgow £29 |
| London £38 | Edinburgh £29 |
| Newcastle £38 | Newcastle £44 |
Timetable
| Irish Ferries | Holyhead-Dublin | Dublin-Holyhead |
|---|---|---|
| Dept/Arrive | 02.40/05.55 | 08.05/11.30 |
| Dept/Arrive | 11.50/13.39 | 08.45/10.45 |
| Dept/Arrive | 14.10/17.25 | 14.30/16.30 |
| Dept/Arrive | 17.15/19.15 | 20.55/00.20 |
| (4 crossings daily Duration 1 h 49) | ||
| Stena Line | Stranraer-Belfast | Belfast-Stranraer |
| Dept/Arrive | 11.30/13.45 | 07.30/09.45 |
| Dept/Arrive | 15.30/17.45 | 11.30/13.45 |
| Dept/Arrive | 19.30/21.45 | 15.30/17.45 |
| (Duration 2h 15) | ||
| Stena Line | Holyhead-Dublin | Dublin-Holyhead |
| Dept/Arrive | 13.50/17.05 | 08.20/11.35 |
| (1 daily crossing Duration 3h 15) | ||
| Stena Line | Holyhead-Dun Loaghaire | Dun Loaghaire-Holyhead |
| Dept/Arrive | 10.30/12.45 | 13.30/15.45 |
| (1 daily crossing 1h 50m) | ||
| Stena Line | Fishguard-Rosslare | Rosslare-Fishguard |
| Dept/Arrive | 14.30/18.00 | 09.00/12.30 |
| Dept/Arrive | 02.45/06.15 | 21.00/00.15 |
| (2 daily crossings 3 h 30m) | ||
*Ferry sailings are subject to last minute changes depending on weather conditions
N.B. The bus transfer between Dublin Port and Dublin City Centre is no longer included in the cost of your ticket. Sail Rail passengers now need to pay for this separately on the day.
If you're travelling to Ireland, why not consider a tour with Railtours Ireland First Class? Established in 1998, the award winning company operates a huge programme of day trips and longer rail tours to Ireland's most famous attractions including amongst others Cork and Blarney Castle, Waterford, The Giant's Causeway, the Cliffs Of Moher and the Aran Islands.
