Road freight between Lithuania and Ireland
RNJ Transport arranges full truckloads between Lithuania and Ireland, in both directions. We book each load on request with a checked partner carrier. You have one contact person and get one invoice from us. The road leg to the Cherbourg ferry port in France is about 2,490 km, plus the ferry crossing to Ireland.
- The road leg from Klaipėda to the Cherbourg ferry port in France is about 2,490 km. It crosses Poland, Germany, Belgium and France.
- From Cherbourg, ferries sail directly to Rosslare and to Dublin. On this route the load stays inside the EU, so EU goods need no customs declaration.
- Great Britain is outside the EU. Goods that cross it between the EU and Ireland travel under a transit declaration in the NCTS system.
- In Dublin city centre, trucks with 5 or more axles need a permit between 07:00 and 19:00, every day.
| Trucks | Checked partner carriers, on request |
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| Directions | Lithuania to Ireland and from Ireland to Lithuania |
| Road distance | About 2,490 km from Klaipėda to the Cherbourg ferry port |
| Driving time under EU rules | About 89 h with one driver, about 60 h with two drivers |
| Customs | None for EU goods |
| Route | By road to Cherbourg, then ferry to Rosslare or Dublin |
| Road tolls | Tolls on 10 national roads; barrier-free toll on the M50 in Dublin |
| Truck driving bans | No national weekend ban; permit for 5+ axles in central Dublin, 07:00–19:00 |
| Your contact | One contact person for your load. +370 698 38573. We speak Lithuanian, English and Russian. |
Distance: the road route from Klaipėda in OpenStreetMap (OSRM), through EU countries as far as possible, rounded to 10 km. Driving time: 60 km/h on average under EU driving and rest rules, without queues or ferries. It is not a delivery promise: we give the planned delivery date with the price. Checked 20 October 2026.
Two routes from Lithuania to Ireland
A truck from Lithuania reaches Ireland by road and by ferry. On the direct route, the truck drives about 2,490 km through Poland, Germany, Belgium and France to Cherbourg. From Cherbourg, ferries sail to Rosslare and to Dublin. The load stays inside the EU, so EU goods need no customs declaration.
The other route is the landbridge through Great Britain. The truck takes a ferry to Great Britain, drives across it and takes a second ferry to Ireland. Great Britain is outside the EU, so the goods need a transit declaration. RNJ Transport tells you which route your load takes before it starts.
Ireland is two hours behind Lithuania. Both countries change to summer time on the same days, so the difference stays the same all year.
| Topic | Direct ferry from Cherbourg | Landbridge through Great Britain |
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| Countries outside the EU | None | Great Britain |
| Ferry crossings | One: Cherbourg to Rosslare or Dublin | Two: to Great Britain, then to Ireland |
| Customs papers for EU goods | None. CMR note, invoice and packing list | Transit declaration (NCTS) and safety and security data |
Customs on the landbridge through Great Britain
Goods that cross Great Britain between another EU country and Ireland need a transit declaration. For a load to Ireland, the exporter in the other EU country submits it electronically in the NCTS system. The importer in Ireland closes it at the destination. The carrier also sends an entry summary declaration before the goods leave Great Britain.
For a load from Ireland, the exporter submits the transit declaration to Irish Customs, and a transit guarantee is needed. In both directions, the truck needs a valid pre-boarding notification (PBN) before it boards the ferry between Ireland and Great Britain. A customs broker can submit the declarations for the exporter.
Road rules for trucks in Ireland
Ireland has ten toll roads on its national road network. The M50 around Dublin has a barrier-free toll, so trucks do not stop at a toll plaza there. Heavy goods vehicles use the Dublin Port Tunnel free of charge at all times. The price we give you includes the tolls and the ferry crossing.
Dublin City Council limits trucks with 5 or more axles in the city centre, in the area roughly bounded by the canals. Between 07:00 and 19:00, every day, these trucks need a permit. A load or unload permit is for deliveries to registered premises. Ireland has no national weekend or public holiday driving ban for trucks.
How a load runs to Ireland
For this route, we book a checked partner carrier. You have one contact person from the first message to the signed CMR. You get one invoice, from RNJ Transport.
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You send the load details
Send the addresses, the date, the pallets or loading metres and the weight in the price form.
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We find a checked carrier
We book a partner truck for your dates and check the carrier.
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You get a fixed price
We confirm the price and the planned loading and delivery days.
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You get the truck details
Before loading, you get the plate numbers and the driver’s phone number.
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Loading and the trip
The driver loads your goods with a CMR consignment note. We call you if anything changes.
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Delivery, CMR and one invoice
After delivery, you get the signed CMR and one invoice from RNJ Transport.
Documents for loads between Lithuania and Ireland
Both countries are in the EU customs territory, so EU goods travel between them without an export declaration and without customs formalities. Every load travels with a CMR consignment note. Add the invoice and a packing list, so the receiver can check the goods at delivery.
If the route crosses a country outside the EU, the load travels with a transit document. Goods from outside the EU that are not yet cleared also need a transit document. Tell us before loading.
Frequently asked questions
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Do I need customs documents for a load between Lithuania and Ireland?
No, not on the direct ferry from France. EU goods need no export declaration and no customs formalities when the load stays inside the EU. A CMR consignment note travels with every load, with the invoice and a packing list. If the load crosses Great Britain, the goods need a transit declaration, because Great Britain is outside the EU.
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How long does the trip from Lithuania to Ireland take?
The road leg to Cherbourg takes about 89 hours of driving with one driver and about 60 hours with two. These are driving times under the EU rules on driving and rest, at 60 km/h for about 2,490 km. The ferry crossing adds more time. This is not a delivery promise. We give you the planned delivery date with the price.
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Which ferry does a load to Ireland take?
On the direct route, the truck takes a ferry from Cherbourg in France to Rosslare or to Dublin. These ferries keep the load inside the EU. On the landbridge, the truck takes two ferries: one to Great Britain and one from Great Britain to Ireland. We choose the crossing that fits your loading and delivery dates.
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Do trucks need a permit to enter Dublin?
Yes, trucks with 5 or more axles in the city centre between 07:00 and 19:00. A two-axle tractor with a three-axle semi-trailer has 5 axles. The rule covers the area roughly bounded by the canals, every day. Trucks with 4 axles or fewer are not affected. Give us the delivery address, so we can check the permit rule and plan the arrival time.
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Do trucks pay tolls in Ireland?
Yes, on ten national toll roads. The M50 around Dublin has a barrier-free toll, so there is no toll plaza on it. Heavy goods vehicles use the Dublin Port Tunnel free of charge. On the way through France, French motorway tolls apply. The price we give you includes the tolls and the ferry crossing.
Sources (6)
- Bringing goods into Ireland from an EU Member State through GB, Revenue (Irish Tax and Customs)
- Sending goods from Ireland to an EU Member State through Great Britain (GB), Revenue (Irish Tax and Customs)
- Toll Charge Increase from 1st January 2025, Transport Infrastructure Ireland
- Apply for a Heavy Goods Vehicle Permit, Dublin City Council
- Brittany Ferries confirms time-charter of ferry for Rosslare to Cherbourg route, Brittany Ferries
- Driving restrictions for heavy goods vehicles in the European Union, final report, European Commission, December 2010
We checked these sources on 20 October 2026.
Plan your load to or from Ireland
Send the route, the date and the load size in the price form. We call you back. You can also call us during working hours.
+370 698 38573A person in our Klaipėda office answers your call.
Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00, Lithuanian time
Get a price
Send your route and your phone number. We call you back about the price.