Please note, Irish Ferries use the 24-hour clock. Check-in times differ depending on the route, as detailed below. You must ensure that you are through the check-in point before the times advised:
Great Britain / France (Dover - Calais) Route – latest check-in time
(note: in Calais port, border control processing is after you check-in - please ensure you allow enough time to complete both check-in AND border control).
- Travelling with coach – 2 hours before departure
- Travelling by motorcycle - 1 hour before departure
- Travelling with any other vehicle type - 1 hour before departure
Great Britain / Ireland Routes – latest check-in time:
- Travelling with coach – 1 hour before departure
- Travelling with any other vehicle type - 30 minutes before departure
- Travelling on foot or cycling – 30 minutes before departure
Ireland / France Route – latest check-in time
- Travelling with coach – 2 hours before departure
- Travelling by Motorcycle - 1 hour 30 minutes before departure
- Travelling with any other vehicle type - 1 hour before departure
- Travelling on foot or cycling– 1 hour before departure
Note: Passengers travelling with guide dogs or any domestic animal on the Ireland France route must check in 2 hours before departure.
Please allow a little extra time if you need to collect tickets at the port.