Holyhead – Dublin
Ferries to Ireland
Holyhead – Dublin
Ferries to Ireland
The Holyhead to Dublin ferry is available with 2 operators and runs all year round. The ferry from Holyhead to Dublin takes arouind 3 hours and 8 minutes on most ferries serving this crossing. The Holyhead to Dublin ferry duration can vary between 2 hours 15 minutes and 3 hours 30 minutes depending on the operator that you choose to book with.
There are 47 weekly sailings from Holyhead to Dublin. Stena Line offer up to 4 daily sailings and Irish Ferries offer up to 5 daily sailings. Please note that ferry schedules usually increase during the high season.
The first ferry departs at around 02:15 and the last ferry departs at around 20:30. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
Irish Ferries provide the fastest ferry from Holyhead to Dublin in 2 hours and 15 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Holyhead to Dublin usually cost around $510.
There are overnight sailings available from Holyhead to Dublin with the first ferry departing at 02:15.
Yes, there are cabins available on the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin with Irish Ferries and Stena Line.
Stena Line and Irish Ferries allow pets on ferries sailing from Holyhead to Dublin. Those sailing with Irish Ferries can book their pet in the onboard kennel. You will be allowed to visit them at any time during your sailing. Kennel prices range from $31 to $63 per pet each way of your travel. Please be aware that pets are not allowed to remain in your car or travel on the passenger decks throughout the journey except for guide dogs.
Those sailing with Irish Ferries can take up to 2 pieces of luggage per passenger, with each bag weighing no more than 22 kilograms. Those sailing with Stena Line can also bring up to 2 pieces of luggage weighing up to 20 kilograms. Bicycles are also allowed with both ferry operators.
The price of a ferry from Holyhead to Dublin can vary between $53 and $675 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $134, prices can range from $53 and $268. The average price with a car is $517. Car prices can range from $309 and $685. Prices may vary for other vehicle types. All ferry prices can change from season to season.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days. Please note that prices do not include booking fees.
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The best way of travelling from Wales to Dublin is by ferry. With 6 sailings per day, you are guaranteed to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative ferries if you require additional flexibility.
First class is available on ferries from Holyhead to Dublin with Irish Ferries and 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 | A$653* | |
| 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.
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'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.
