Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin
Route map
- Irish Ferries
- Stena Line
Irish Ferries3 hours 15 minutes
Check prices →Stena Line3 hours 15 minutes
Check prices →Ferry connections Holyhead - Dublin
Operators compared
| Operator | Duration (hrs:min) | Sailings per operating day | Operating days | Vessels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stena Line | 3:15–3:30 | 4 | 344 | Stena Adventurer, Stena Estrid |
| Irish Ferries | 3:15–3:30 | 4 | 140 | Ulysses, James Joyce |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €42
- Car
- €126
- Motorcycle
- €76
- Bicycle
- €52
- Motorhome
- €131
- Van
- €154
- Minibus
- €148
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Jun
4
Jul
4
Aug
8
Sep
8
Oct
8
Nov
8
Dec
8
Jan
4
Feb
4
Mar
4
Apr
4
May
4
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Timetable
Date
Ports and terminals
Holyhead
Town port
- Terminals
- Stena House, Station Street, Holyhead LL65 1DQ (Stena Line); Irish Ferries LL65 1DR
- Location
- Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey, Wales
- Waters
- Irische See
Dublin
City port
- Terminals
- Terminal 2 (Stena Line) und Ferryport (Irish Ferries), Alexandra Road, Dublin Port
- Location
- Dublin, County Dublin
Frequently asked questions about the Holyhead - Dublin ferry
Crossing time
How long does the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin take?+
The crossing from Holyhead to Dublin takes 3 hours 15 minutes on average. Depending on the departure, the crossing takes between 3 hours 15 minutes and 3 hours 30 minutes.
Timetable
How often does the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin run?+
The ferry from Holyhead to Dublin runs daily, with up to 8 departures a day. The exact departure times are in the timetable on this page.
Operator
Which ferry companies sail from Holyhead to Dublin?+
Stena Line and Irish Ferries serve the Holyhead - Dublin route. Crossing time and departure frequency differ between the operators; the comparison is on this page.
Vehicles
Can I take a vehicle on the Holyhead - Dublin ferry?+
Yes. The timetable lists prices for cars, motorcycles, bicycles, campervans, vans and minibuses. The starting prices for each vehicle class are shown on this page and apply to the next bookable departures.
Season
Does the Holyhead - Dublin ferry run all year round?+
Yes, departures are scheduled for all twelve months. How frequent they are differs between high and low season.