Ferry Dublin – Holyhead
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Dublin – Holyhead with Irish Ferries
Dublin – Holyhead takes you back to Wales in two hours fifteen minutes to three hours thirty. Irish Ferries offers several sailings a day: check the dates open in the search engine.
The crossing alternates meals, rest and walks on deck. Bring a warm layer: the Irish Sea air is cool, even in summer.
In Holyhead, the terminal is next to the railway station: arrive with a margin and keep your papers to hand.
Dublin – Holyhead at a glance
- Company Irish Ferries
- Crossing time about 2 h 15 to 3 h 30
- Sailings several sailings a day, all year
- Check-in report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket
- On board seats, lounges and outdoor deck
Indicative information collected in November 2026. Timetables, ships and check-in instructions may change: check them in the search engine and on your ticket before you travel.
Dublin
Dublin is the capital of Ireland, built on both sides of the Liffey. Trinity College and its Book of Kells, Temple Bar and the Guinness Storehouse can be visited on foot. Dublin Port, where the ferries leave, is a few kilometres from the centre. Report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket.
Holyhead
In Holyhead, ferries from Dublin dock at the terminal, next to the railway station. The A55 then links the port with Chester and the north of England. Allow time for the checks on arrival.
Ferry Dublin – Holyhead: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Dublin to Holyhead?
About 2 h 15 to 3 h 30 depending on the ship. The exact time depends on the ship, the weather and the timetable chosen: it is shown in the search engine on this page.
How many sailings are there between Dublin and Holyhead?
Irish Ferries generally offers several sailings a day, all year. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Dublin to Holyhead?
This page covers the crossing run by Irish Ferries. Stena Line also serves this route: each company has its own page.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Dublin and Holyhead?
Generally yes: Irish Ferries carries passenger vehicles. Check the conditions (size, trailer, pets) before buying your ticket.
How do I book a ferry from Dublin to Holyhead?
Enter the departure port, the destination and the date in the search engine, then choose the crossing that suits you. Booking and payment are done online, and your ticket is sent to you by e-mail.
