Travel from Ireland to France or Spain

[Mzokk]

i have just returned from two weeks in n spain, portugal and home thru france. Ferry out was Rosslare to Bilbao, ferry back was Cherbourg to Dublin.

we mostly rode Simon Weirs routes and had an amazing time. we can share gpx files if you are interested.

Barry

Good Idea Barry. How was the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin? The older I get the less attracted I am to fighting my way down the big overcrowded Island

 

[Smartbazza]

Good Idea Barry. How was the ferry from Cherbourg to Dublin? The older I get the less attracted I am to fighting my way down the big overcrowded Island

really good. last year i came into Rosslare on the way home early enough in the morning to hit the Dublin rush hour gridlock which wasn't appreciated on a long journey when you just want to get home.

Cherbourg to Dublin is a good way of getting home relatively easily. I was first onto the boat which sails at 4pm, get changed and a few pints watching a band on the deck as the boat began the 'cruise' home, then bit of dinner followed by a band in the bar at 9pm and early to bed.

Off the boat c.10.30, through the port tunnel and booted up to Moira for 12. I would thoroughly recommend it as we did the spain ferry out which is a bit longer but on your way home you just want to get there.

Barry

 

[landmarkjohn]

really good. last year i came into Rosslare on the way home early enough in the morning to hit the Dublin rush hour gridlock which wasn't appreciated on a long journey when you just want to get home.

Top Tip, if getting off a Dublin Port ferry and heading anywhere except Dublin city centre use the port tunnel, sign posted for airport and M50. OK you will pay a toll and maybe M50 toll also but it gets you away from the city traffic which can be a real pain.

 

[Mzokk]

really good. last year i came into Rosslare on the way home early enough in the morning to hit the Dublin rush hour gridlock which wasn't appreciated on a long journey when you just want to get home.

Cherbourg to Dublin is a good way of getting home relatively easily. I was first onto the boat which sails at 4pm, get changed and a few pints watching a band on the deck as the boat began the 'cruise' home, then bit of dinner followed by a band in the bar at 9pm and early to bed.

Off the boat c.10.30, through the port tunnel and booted up to Moira for 12. I would thoroughly recommend it as we did the spain ferry out which is a bit longer but on your way home you just want to get there.

Barry

Thanks for that it sounds ideal.