As has been the case every Summer since 2013 the evening InterCity train from the port is deferred in order to provide an onward connection on the Wexford-Wicklow-Dublin (Connolly) line off the afternoon (14.30hrs.) sailing ex Fishguard.
The deferred service will operate daily from tomorrow Tuesday 7th June to Saturday 3rd September 2016 (both dates inclusive). The timetable can be viewed here:
http://www.irishrail.ie/media/08_dublin-rosslare_070616-030916.pdf.
Through ticketing is always available from stations in Britain to Rosslare Harbour and has been available over the previous summer periods to stations beyond Rosslare but does not appear to be available as yet beyond Rosslare.
(Through ticketing from Irish stations to stations in Britain via Rosslare-Fishguard has always been and remains available for purchase from Irish Rail).
If unfamiliar with this route to Ireland the 08.45
GWR▸ HST▸ ex Paddington connects with the
ATW▸ Fishguard boat train at Newport and there is a seamless undercover transfer from train to ship at Fishguard Harbour.
So for the next few months it is possible to travel in daylight throughout from a large swathe of the South East and West Country to Rosslare and onward up the coast to towns in Counties Wexford and Wicklow or to Dublin.
Plenty of scenery on both sides of the sea and a very relaxing sea crossing on a well-appointed ship with oodles of deck space plus a good array of onboard facilities.
A journey well worth experiencing.
