Holyhead – Dublin
Ferries to Ireland
Holyhead – Dublin
Ferries to Ireland
The Holyhead to Dublin ferry route is available to book all year round with 2 operators. The ferry from Holyhead to Dublin has an average duration of 3 hours and 15 minutes onboard most ferries providing this service. Holyhead to Dublin ferry duration can range between 2 hours 15 minutes and 3 hours 30 minutes subject to weather conditions and which operator you decided to travel with.
The first ferry leaves Holyhead at approximately 02:15 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 20:30. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
Passengers can choose from up to 62 ferry sailings each week from Dublin to Holyhead. Stena Lines provide up to 4 crossings per day and Irish Ferries provide up to 5 crossings per day. Please note that ferry timetables usually increase during the high season.
Yes, you can book cabins on all ferries that sail from Holyhead to Dublin with Stena Line and Irish Ferries.
The fastest ferry from Holyhead to Dublin is with Irish Ferries in 2 hours and 15 minutes.
The fastest ferries cost approximately from Holyhead to Dublin usually cost around €482.
There are ferries that sail overnight from Holyhead to Dublin. The first overnight sailing from Holyhead usually departs at 02:15.
The price of a ferry from Holyhead to Dublin can range between €89 and €602 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is €196, prices can vary from €98 and €382. The average price with a car is €404. Car prices can range from €251 and €602. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can fluctuate from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.
Getting to Holyhead ferry port by car is very straightforward from most English cities as it’s conveniently located at the end of the A55 dual carriageway. There are 2 long stay car parks within walking distance of the passenger terminal. Alternatively, you can take the train directly from Hereford, which departs every 4 hours.
First class is available on ferries from Holyhead to Dublin with Irish Ferries, Stena Line.
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| Holyhead - Dublin Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | UK | |
| Destination Country | Ireland | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Irish Ferries & Stena Line | |
| Average Price | 399 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 41 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 14m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 15m | |
| First Ferry | 02:15 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:30 | |
| Distance | 94 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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Located on Holy Island, which at one point was connected to Anglesey via the Four Mile Bridge, the town of Holyhead is the largest town, and port, in Anglesey, Wales. A local philanthropist in the mid 19th century, however, funded the building of a causeway, "The Cobb", which to this day carries the main road and railway to and from Holyhead. There are many places in the town centre to eat with all the usual shops and facilities you would expect to find in a town of its size. There is also a cinema and theatre. Holyhead is often used as an overnight stop to, or from, the port and as a result there are many different places to stay that will suit all budgets. Around Holyhead there is excellent fishing, golfing and sailing facilities. Couple this with the wonderful scenery, walks and beaches and you can easily lose yourself and relax for a few days.
The Port of Holyhead is a bustling ferry port which operates services to Dublin and Dun Laoghaire in Ireland. The port is also the main gateway for land transport from northern and central England and Wales to Ireland.
Dublin is the capital if Ireland and is located in the province of Leinster on the north east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey. As Ireland's capital city it is a major tourist destination and attracts millions of visitors each year. Popular attractions in the city, whose history dates back to Viking times, is Dublin Castle which was founded in 1204, just after the Norman invasion. Other popular attractions includes the Mansion House, the Anna Livia Monument, the Molly Malone statue. Christ Church Cathedral, St Patrick's Cathedral, The Custom House and Saint Francis Xavier Church on Upper Gardiner Street.
Dublin's port is located on both banks of the River Liffey. On the north bank, the main port lies at the end of East Wall and North Wall, from Alexander Quay. The element of the port on the south side of the river is much smaller and lies at the beginning of the Pigeon House peninsula. Ferry services from the port depart to Holyhead in Wales, Liverpool; in England and Douglas on the Isle of Man.
