{"id":99857,"date":"2026-10-23T10:31:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:31:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/removals-to-ireland-from-uk"},"modified":"2026-10-23T10:31:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:31:21","slug":"removals-to-ireland-from-uk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/removals-to-ireland-from-uk","title":{"rendered":"Removals to Ireland from the UK: Costs, Customs and Ferry Routes (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<head><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n            \"headline\": \"Removals to Ireland from the UK: Costs, Customs and Ferry Routes (2026)\",\n            \"description\": \"Removals to Ireland from the UK in 2026: costs to Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick, ferry routes, customs relief after Brexit and the Northern Ireland rules.\",\n            \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/removals-to-ireland-from-uk\",\n            \"image\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/removals-to-ireland-from-uk-cargoholidays-1024x576.jpg\",\n            \"datePublished\": \"2026-10-23\",\n            \"dateModified\": \"2026-10-23\",\n            \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\",\n            \"author\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\"\n            },\n            \"publisher\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\",\n                \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n            \"mainEntity\": [\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"How much do removals to Ireland cost from the UK?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"A 2&ndash;3 bedroom house typically costs &pound;1,800&ndash;&pound;3,800 for a full load. 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Northern Ireland is part of the UK, so the EU customs process is different.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Do I pay VRT on my car?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Cars brought to Ireland are subject to VRT, but transfer of residence relief may apply.\"\n                    }\n                }\n            ]\n        }\n    ]\n}<\/script>\n<\/head><div class=\"ch-post\"><p class=\"ch-updated\">Ultimo aggiornamento: 23 ottobre 2026<\/p><p><strong>Ireland is close, English-speaking and has a Common Travel Area with the UK, so removals to Ireland are among the simplest international moves.<\/strong> Removals vans cross the Irish Sea on regular ferries, and most moves are delivered within a few days. Since Brexit, though, moving goods from Great Britain to the Republic of Ireland needs customs paperwork. Here is how it works in 2026.<\/p>Removals to Ireland: typical costs in 2026<div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Destinazione<\/th><th>2&ndash;3 bedroom house (full load)<\/th><th>Part load (about 200&ndash;400 cu ft)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Dublin and the east coast<\/td><td>&pound;1,800&ndash;&pound;3,200<\/td><td>&pound;700&ndash;&pound;1,400<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cork and the south<\/td><td>&pound;2,000&ndash;&pound;3,500<\/td><td>&pound;800&ndash;&pound;1,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Galway and the west<\/td><td>&pound;2,100&ndash;&pound;3,600<\/td><td>&pound;800&ndash;&pound;1,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Limerick, Clare, Kerry<\/td><td>&pound;2,100&ndash;&pound;3,600<\/td><td>&pound;800&ndash;&pound;1,600<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Donegal and the north-west<\/td><td>&pound;2,200&ndash;&pound;3,800<\/td><td>&pound;850&ndash;&pound;1,700<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p><em>Indicative prices. Moves to Northern Ireland don&rsquo;t go through EU customs, and are usually cheaper.<\/em><\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_306854990-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"Vehicles boarding a ro-ro ferry\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Vehicles boarding a ro-ro ferry\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Removals to Ireland cross the Irish Sea from Holyhead, Liverpool, Pembroke or Fishguard.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>Ferry routes used for removals<\/h2><div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>UK port<\/th><th>Irish port<\/th><th>Crossing<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Holyhead<\/td><td>Dublin<\/td><td>About 3.5 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Liverpool<\/td><td>Dublin<\/td><td>About 8 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fishguard<\/td><td>Rosslare<\/td><td>About 3.5 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pembroke<\/td><td>Rosslare<\/td><td>About 4 hours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cairnryan<\/td><td>Belfast or Larne (Northern Ireland)<\/td><td>About 2 hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><h2>Customs after Brexit<\/h2><p>The Republic of Ireland is in the EU, so household goods from Great Britain are imports.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Transfer of residence relief:<\/strong> used personal belongings you have owned for at least six months can usually enter free of duty and VAT. You apply to Irish Revenue.<\/li><li><strong>Documents:<\/strong> an inventory, your passport, proof of your previous UK residence (at least 12 months) and proof of your new Irish address<\/li><li><strong>Timing:<\/strong> goods normally need to arrive within 12 months of your move.<\/li><li><strong>Vehicles:<\/strong> cars need Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT). Transfer of residence relief may also apply to your car.<\/li><\/ul><h3>Moving to Northern Ireland<\/h3><p>Northern Ireland is part of the UK, so household goods moving from Great Britain don&rsquo;t go through EU customs in the same way. Moves between Northern Ireland and the Republic are road moves across an open border.<\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_353155293-1024x406.jpeg\" alt=\"Primo piano delle onde del mare\" width=\"1024\" height=\"406\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Primo piano delle onde del mare\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Most full loads to Ireland are delivered within one to three days.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>How long do removals to Ireland take?<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Full load:<\/strong> usually 1&ndash;3 days door to door<\/li><li><strong>Part load:<\/strong> usually 1&ndash;2 weeks, depending on the next run<\/li><li><strong>Book ahead:<\/strong> 3&ndash;6 weeks, more in summer<\/li><\/ul><h2>Tips for a smooth move<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Get three quotes<\/strong> from companies doing regular Irish runs.<\/li><li><strong>Ask if the customs paperwork and Revenue relief<\/strong> are included.<\/li><li><strong>Check access<\/strong> to rural Irish properties: narrow lanes and gates.<\/li><li><strong>Use a part load<\/strong> for smaller moves.<\/li><li><strong>Insure for full replacement value.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>See our <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/international-removals-from-uk\/\">Guida ai traslochi internazionali<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/moving-abroad-checklist\/\">moving abroad checklist<\/a> e <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/holidays-without-flying-from-uk\/\">holidays without flying from the UK<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Domande frequenti<\/h2><div class=\"ch-faq\"><h3>How much do removals to Ireland cost from the UK?<\/h3><p>A 2&ndash;3 bedroom house typically costs &pound;1,800&ndash;&pound;3,800 for a full load. Part loads start from around &pound;700.<\/p><h3>Do I pay duty on furniture moving to Ireland?<\/h3><p>Usually not, if you apply for transfer of residence relief from Irish Revenue.<\/p><h3>How long does a removal to Ireland take?<\/h3><p>A full load usually arrives within 1&ndash;3 days. Part loads can take 1&ndash;2 weeks.<\/p><h3>Is moving to Northern Ireland different?<\/h3><p>Yes. Northern Ireland is part of the UK, so the EU customs process is different.<\/p><h3>Do I pay VRT on my car?<\/h3><p>Cars brought to Ireland are subject to VRT, but transfer of residence relief may apply.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ch-cta\"><strong>Travel by sea, not by plane<\/strong><p>Ask us about sea voyages and freighter travel from the UK.<\/p><a class=\"ch-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/enquire-for-a-cargo-cruise\/\">Explore sea voyages &rarr;<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<style>\n.ch-post{font-family:inherit;line-height:1.7;color:#1f2937;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}\n.ch-post h2{font-size:1.6em;margin:1.8em 0 .6em;color:#0b2545;border-bottom:3px solid #f5a623;padding-bottom:.25em}\n.ch-post h3{font-size:1.15em;margin:1.4em 0 .3em;color:#0b2545}\n.ch-post p{margin:0 0 1em}\n.ch-post ul,.ch-post ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.3em}\n.ch-post li{margin:.35em 0}\n.ch-post .ch-updated{font-size:.9em;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.2em}\n.ch-post .ch-table{overflow-x:auto;margin:1.2em 0 1.6em}\n.ch-post table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:.95em}\n.ch-post th{background:#0b2545;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:.65em .8em}\n.ch-post td{padding:.6em .8em;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top}\n.ch-post tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f6f8fb}\n.ch-post .ch-faq{background:#f6f8fb;border-radius:12px;padding:1em 1.4em;margin:1em 0 2em}\n.ch-post .ch-faq h3{margin-top:1em}\n.ch-post .ch-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b2545,#13315c);color:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:1.6em 1.8em;margin:2.2em 0;text-align:center}\n.ch-post .ch-cta strong{display:block;font-size:1.35em;margin-bottom:.4em;color:#fff}\n.ch-post .ch-cta p{color:#dbe4f0;margin:.2em 0 1.1em}\n.ch-post .ch-btn{display:inline-block;background:#f5a623;color:#0b2545 !important;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;padding:.8em 1.6em;border-radius:999px}\n.ch-post .ch-btn:hover{background:#ffbb45}\n.ch-post em{color:#4b5563}\n<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Removals to Ireland from the UK in 2026: costs to Dublin, Cork, Galway and Limerick, ferry routes, customs relief after Brexit and the Northern Ireland rules.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":99856,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"single3.php","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1027,1019,1459],"tags":[1645,1665,1666,1664,1663],"yst_prominent_words":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99857"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99857"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99857\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99858,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99857\/revisions\/99858"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99856"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99857"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99857"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99857"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=99857"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}