Ferry Holyhead – Dublin
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Holyhead – Dublin with Irish Ferries
Holyhead – Dublin with Irish Ferries links Wales with the Irish capital. The company offers several sailings a day, all year, with a crossing of two hours fifteen minutes to three hours thirty depending on the ship.
The ships have restaurants, cafés, shops and lounges; passengers with a vehicle leave it in the garage for the whole crossing.
It suits travellers reaching Dublin from the north of England or Wales with their vehicle. Compare the timetables of Irish Ferries and Stena Line, and enter your vehicle in the search engine to see the crossings that accept it.
Holyhead – Dublin 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.
Holyhead
Holyhead, on the island of Anglesey in north-west Wales, is the United Kingdom’s main port for Ireland. South Stack lighthouse, perched on a cliff, and Breakwater Country Park are a few kilometres away. The ferry terminal is close to the railway station. Report at the time shown on your ticket.
Dublin
Ferries arrive at Dublin Port, a few kilometres from the centre. The Dublin Port Tunnel and the expressway lead to the M1, M50 and M7 motorways, and buses and taxis serve the city centre. Allow time for the checks on arrival.
Ferry Holyhead – Dublin: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Holyhead to Dublin?
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 Holyhead and Dublin?
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 Holyhead to Dublin?
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 Holyhead and Dublin?
Yes, you can take your car. Say so in the engine: it then shows only the crossings that accept it, with the spaces available.
How do I book a ferry from Holyhead to Dublin?
Run a search for your dates in the engine above, compare the crossing offers and book online. Book early if you travel in July or August.
