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Book your freight vehicle on a ferry between Swansea & Cork with Fastnet Line

Please note that Fastnet Line ferries is no longer in operation and therefore cannot be booked through AFerryFreight.co.uk.

Fastnet Line Freight - Key Facts

Vans - Do I need to travel as freight?

On Fastnet Line, all private use vans exceeding 6m in length must be booked as freight. If commercial goods are being carried you must book as freight, regardless of the length. If your van is under 6m and you are not carrying commercial goods, please visit our passenger website's Fasnet Line ferries page.

Drivers included in price

Price includes 1 driver

Cabin included

A berth in a shared cabin

Meals included

Meals are included (Dinner and breakfast)

Hazardous cargo

Hazardous cargo can be carried, please contact us for more information, quoting the UN number, Class and Packaging Group.

Unaccompanied freight

Accepted

Fuel surcharges

Yes - click here to view current fuel surcharge.

Extra surcharges

Vehicles over 2.5m width will incur a surcharge

Other

Abnormal vehicles must be referred. Maximum height is 4.3m

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Fastnet Line Freight Sailing Information & Ferry Times

Sorry, sailing information and timetables are unavailable. This may be because the route is seasonal or it is currently unavailable to book through AFerryFreight. For a wide range of alternatives please see our ferry routes page or call us to discuss on +44 (0)844 576 0060.

About Fastnet Line

Fastnet Line offers the most direct ferry route between the UK and the South-West of Ireland with the service between Swansea & Cork saving 600 road kilometres on a round trip.

With space for approximately 30 trucks the service is operated by M/V Julia with three round trip departures each week plus an additional rotation during the peak summer period. Sailing times are subject to tidal variations with departures from Swansea on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Departures from Cork are on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The extra rotation in the peak tourist season sees a departure from Swansea on a Sunday morning and a return sailing from Cork on Sunday evenings.

The crossing time between Swansea and Cork is 12 hours.

On board Fastnet Line

At almost 22,000 tons M/V Julia is a comfortable ship with a selection of bars and restaurants and lounges in which to relax. With most services operating overnight, freight drivers are offered cabin accommodation, meaning that they arrive refreshed and ready for the onward journey.

Booking Fastnet Linefreight with AFerryFreight is easy! Either book online or call our friendly, multi lingual team today on +44 (0)844 576 0060