Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin
Route map
- Irish Ferries
- Stena Line
Irish Ferries 3 hours 15 minutes
Check prices Stena Line 3 hours 30 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 | 389 | Stena Estrid, Stena Adventurer |
| Irish Ferries | 3:15–3:30 | 4 | 120 | Ulysses, James Joyce |
Fares by vehicle
- Foot passenger
- €37
- Car
- €144
- Motorcycle
- €75
- Bicycle
- €46
- Motorhome
- €144
- Van
- €164
- Minibus
- €186
Lowest fare among bookable sailings, not a fixed price.
Season and frequency
Oct
8
Nov
8
Dec
8
Jan
4
Feb
4
Mar
4
Apr
4
May
4
Jun
4
Jul
4
Sailings per operating day
Peak seasonShoulder seasonLow season
Timetable
Date
Ports and terminals
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.