Dublin – Holyhead
Ferries to Wales
Dublin – Holyhead
Ferries to Wales
The Dublin Holyhead ferry is serviced by 2 ferry companies; Irish Ferries & Stena Line.Dublin Holyhead ferries take around 3 hours 30 minutes. The ferry costs between €92.86 and €537.99, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Dublin to Holyhead.
The first Dublin Holyhead ferry typically departs from Dublin at around 01:20. The last ferry usually departs at 22:35.
The Dublin Holyhead ferry trip can take around 3 hours 30 minutes. The fastest sailings are approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 43 weekly sailings from Dublin to Holyhead provided by Irish Ferries & Stena Line. Timetables can change from season to season.
Irish Ferries provide 34 sailings weekly. Stena Line provide 26 sailings weekly.
Dublin Holyhead ferry prices typically range between 93€* and 538€*. The average price is typically 339€*. The cheapest Dublin Holyhead ferry prices start from 93€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 102€*. The average price for a car is 390€*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 July 2025.
The distance between Dublin to Holyhead is approximately 108.4 miles (174.5km) or 94.2 nautical miles.
Yes, Irish Ferries & Stena Line ferries allow cars on board ferries between Dublin and Holyhead. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Dublin and Holyhead.
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Irish Ferries & Stena Line ferries between Dublin and Holyhead.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Dublin to Holyhead with Irish Ferries & Stena Line. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey unless the ferry operator supplies pet accommodation.
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| Dublin - Holyhead Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Ireland | |
| Destination | Wales | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Irish Ferries & Stena Line | |
| Average Price | €339 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 43 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3 h 30 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2 h 15 m | |
| First Ferry | 01:20 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:35 | |
| Distance | 94 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
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The Irish city of Dublin is the capital of Ireland and lies in the province of Leinster on the east coast of Ireland, at the mouth of the River Liffey. Dating back to the Viking age, Dublin began to rapidly expand in the 17th century. Today, the city attracts millions of visitors every year to experience everything the city has to offer. One of Dublin's oldest monuments is the 13th century Dublin Castle which was founded after the Norman invasion. Trinity College, Dublin is also a popular visitor destination in order to see the Book of Kells which is an illustrated manuscript created by Irish monks in around 800 AD. One of the most photographed sights in Dublin is the Ha'penney Bridge which is an old iron footbridge that spans the River Liffey. This is considered to be one of Dublin's most iconic landmarks.
Dublin Port is the busiest passenger ferry port in Ireland, serving 1.5 million passengers per year to destinations in the UK and Europe. The port has three terminals and lies at the mouth of the River Liffey, which is under 3 km from the city centre.
The Welsh town of Holyhead is located on Holy Island in Anglesey. At one point Holy Island was connected to Anglesey by the Four Mile Bridge but was replaced by the construction of a causeway in the 19th century. The Cobb, as the causeway is named, now carries the main road and railway line that serves the town. The Church of St. Cybi is the heart of the town and was built inside one of Europe's few three-walled Roman Forts. Other Roman sites in the town include a watchtower on the top of Holyhead Mountain inside Mynydd y Twr which is a prehistoric hill fort. There are also signs that the area has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with circular huts, burial chambers and standing stones all being found in the area. The current lighthouse is on South Stack on the other side of Holyhead Mountain and is open to the public. The area is also popular with birdwatchers.
From the Port of Holyhead, ferries depart to Dublin and Dun Laoghaire in Ireland.
