Commencing June 2026
Hibernia Line is set to launch a new frequent 6 days per week, freight focused, direct Ropax ferry service between Ireland and Northeastern France.
Year Round - Freight focused scheduling
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Direct Ireland to France Route
Be among the first to sail with Hibernia Line. Special launch fares on all 2026 sailings from Cork to Boulogne-sur-Mer.
- 6 sailings each way per week
- Cork, Ireland to Boulogne-sur-Mer, France
- Cost-Effective Alternative to the Landbridge
- Convenient late evening departures from both ports
- Consistent Schedules for Export Planning
- Reliable Year Round Access to Mainland Europe
Schedule 2026
| Cork Arrival | Cork Dep. | Boulogne Arrival | Boulogne Dep. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | --:-- | 21:00 | --:-- | 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 18:30 | 21:00 | 19:30 | 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:30 | 21:00 | 19:30 | 22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:30 | 21:00 | 19:30 | 22:00 |
| Friday | 18:30 | 21:00 | 19:30 | 22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:30 | 21:00 | 19:30 | 22:00 |
| Sunday | 21:00* | --:-- | 19:30 | --:-- |
All times in local times | Journey time: 21.5 hours | Layover: Sunday/Monday | *Late Sunday arrival scheduled to accommodate berthing times
Schedule may be adjusted 30 minutes on turnaround to allow for scheduled departures and journey speed.
Why Hibernia Line Wins on Cork to Boulogne-sur-Mer
The only ferry terminal in Munster & Connaught — less expensive than competing direct services.
Accompanied & Unaccompanied
Flexible options for drivers and trailers — fit for purpose vessels.
Evening Departures Daily
Optimal scheduling — same time every day, 6 days a week both directions.
No UK Customs
Direct Ireland–France means no trans-UK paperwork or border delays.
One Truck, One Cabin
Every truck gets a private cabin as standard. Rest period on board.
Lower Road Transport Emissions
Significant reduction in road transport emissions versus UK landbridge routes.
Trade and Machinery Welcome
Suitable for unaccompanied wheeled plant and machinery movements, including specialist trade loads.
One Truck, One Cabin. Every Crossing.
Most ferry operators pack drivers into shared accommodation. Hibernia Line doesn’t. Every driver gets a private cabin — not as an upgrade, as standard.
Rested drivers. Fewer complaints. A crossing your team actually doesn’t mind making. Drivers use the sailing as their mandatory rest period.
Regular scheduling and commitment to freight driver welfare sets us apart. Convenience built around your customers’ needs, not port slot availability.
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