Swansea to Cork Route
The Fastnet Line ferry service on the Swansea to Cork is the most direct route between the UK and the South West of Ireland and saves 600km (375 miles) driving on a round trip compared to alternative sea crossings. It connects the M4 Motorway in the UK directly to Cork on Ireland's South coast. The service offers comfortable overnight sailing 6 nights a week (Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday from Cork and Wednesday, Friday & Sunday from Swansea) departing generally at 21:00 and taking eleven hours for a crossing. Occasionally these times vary due to tidal conditions in Swansea but these are advised at the time of booking.
There are additional sailings in the high season from July 11th until 30th August. These comprise of an additional Sunday day sailing (09.00) from Swansea, a Sunday night sailing from Cork and a Monday night Sailing from Swansea offering an even greater choice to our customers.
The holiday starts here!
The MV Julia has capacity for 1,500 passengers, 440 cars, 40 trucks and over 300 cabins on board for a comfortable journey. Dine in style, eat informally or grab a snack with a choice of three restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. Plenty to do for all the family with a cinema, children's play zone, a casino and a visitor information centre.
We have everything you need for a comfortable relaxing start to your holiday as well as the most direct route to the gems of Ireland's South West Coast, South Wales and the rest of the UK. Arrive refreshed to start your holiday in the best frame of mind.
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Fastnet Line - the direct, enjoyable route to South-West Ireland from London, Wales, the South and the Midlands.
