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5 min read · Updated 24 July 2026

Shipping furniture to Ireland from the UK — 2026 cost guide

UK to Ireland removal costs, ferry routes, transit times and customs guidance for both Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland moves.

Typical UK to Ireland removal costs

  • Part-load (5 m³): £550–£950.
  • 1-bed flat (10 m³): £950–£1,650.
  • 2–3 bed home (20 m³): £1,650–£2,850.
  • Full 4-bed home (35 m³+): £2,850–£4,500.

Ferry routes

  • Holyhead → Dublin (fastest, most frequent).
  • Liverpool → Dublin / Belfast (longer, cheaper).
  • Fishguard / Pembroke → Rosslare (South Wales to south-east Ireland).
  • Door-to-door transit: 2–5 days typical.

Customs — Republic vs Northern Ireland

  • Northern Ireland: no customs paperwork — UK internal move.
  • Republic of Ireland: since Brexit, personal effects declarations required. Owned for 6+ months and moving as your main residence = no duty/VAT.
  • Budget £120–£280 for the removals firm's customs handling.

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