Dublin – Holyhead
Ferries to Wales
Dublin – Holyhead
Ferries to Wales
There are around 6 daily and 41 weekly sailings from Dublin to Holyhead. 2 operators sail this route
The earliest Dublin Holyhead ferry sailings typically depart Dublin at around 02:00. The last ferry usually departs at 20:55.
The average duration of a Dublin Holyhead ferry is around 3h 29m. The fastest sailings are approximately 2h 15m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 6 daily sailings and up to 41 weekly ferry sailings from Dublin to Holyhead. These sailings are provided by Irish Ferries & Stena Line. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Dublin Holyhead ferry prices typically range between $135.66* and $952.49*. The average price is typically $587.09*. The cheapest Dublin Holyhead ferry prices start from $69.96*. The average price for a foot passenger is $160.85*. The average price for a car is $697.6*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Dublin and Holyhead is approximately 108.4 miles (174.5km) or 94.2 nautical miles.
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Dublin and Holyhead with Irish Ferries & Stena Line. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Pets are welcome on board Dublin Holyhead ferries 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 Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Ireland | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Irish Ferries & Stena Line | |
| Average Price | A$592* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 41 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 29m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 15m | |
| First Ferry | 02:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:55 | |
| Distance | 94 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Dublin ferry port is located centrally and only minutes from the city centre at the heart of Ireland’s road and rail network. The biggest and most popular port in Ireland, Dublin passenger ferry port is spread over 3 terminals with Irish Ferries and Steam Packet using terminal 1, Stena Line terminal 2 and P&O Ferries terminal 3. The port is a modern facility and more than 1.7 million passengers pass through annually arriving from or sailing to England, Wales, France and the Isle of Man. With numerous crossings operated by the regions best ferry companies, Dublin ferry port represents the perfect gateway between Ireland and the surrounding countries.
The port of Holyhead sits on the northernmost tip of Holy Island, a small peninsula separated from the Welsh Isle of Anglesey by a narrow stretch of sea known as the Menai Strait. With Dublin a short ferry trip across the Irish Sea, it’s a popular stop-over destination for tourists on their way to the Emerald Isle. The port is supplied by fantastic travel routes from the British mainland too. The A55 dual-carriageway cuts through the centre of Anglesey and all the way across the north of Wales, meaning that both Manchester and Liverpool are under a 2-hour drive away. The ferry terminal, a bright open-plan building with plenty of comfortable seating, is also shared by the Holyhead train-line. Irish Ferries and Stena line currently operate on the Holyhead - Dublin route, both companies sailing daily from the Welsh coast. The brief journey takes passengers within view of the Holyhead Mountain near the west coast of Holy Island where it is possible, on a clear day, for successful climbers to see all the way to the Irish coastline.
