From 28 September 2026, if you're travelling with Irish Ferries/Stena Line between the Republic of Ireland and Britain, you must present a valid passport or Irish passport card before boarding. Driving licences, national identity cards and other forms of photographic identification will no longer be accepted. You may need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for travel to Britain if you're not a British or Irish citizen and are visiting for a short stay of up to six months.

For the latest entry requirements:
Check the Irish Government website for travel to Britain -
https://www.ireland.ie/en/dfa/overseas-travel/advice/great-britain/

Check the UK Government website for travel to Ireland -
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/ireland/entry-requirements 

Get the train and ferry to Ireland with our combined SailRail ticket.

Our SailRail ticket is a combined ferry and train ticket for journeys from anywhere in Great Britain to anywhere in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Travel by rail and sail; get the train to Holyhead or Fishguard, then catch an Irish Ferries or Stena Line ferry to Ireland.

It’s possible to reserve a place on your train and your ferry of choice when purchasing your tickets, giving you peace of mind for your whole journey.

Customers should check live ferry times with their respective ferry operator before travelling.

 

Book your ferry space now by buying a SailRail ticket:

  • Buy your ticket on our website using Journey Planner. Make sure the destination is marked for your correct port destination.
  • Buy your ticket by phone on 03333 211 202 (08:00 to 20:00 Monday to Sundays).
  • Alternatively, you can buy a ticket at any station ticket office.

 

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