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How to get from Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Irish Ferries or Stena Line. This way you can find the best deal on a Dun Laoghaire Holyhead ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Stena Line ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead Ferry Information

Port of departure
Dun Laoghaire
Ireland
Port of Arrival
Holyhead
United Kingdom
Wales
Distance
62 mi
Ferry Companies
Irish Ferries, Stena Line
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Why travel by ferry from Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Holyhead. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead is an ideal way to travel.

It's much less boring than on a plane
Generally speaking, to get to Holyhead or anywhere else, the plane is the fastest way. The problem is that you are stuck in your seat for several hours. During the Dun Laoghaire Holyhead ferry journey with Stena Line, there are countless opportunities to enjoy restaurants and bars, or to stroll and sunbathe on a promenade deck... A flight will never provide you with so many services during the trip.
Resting in a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to make the crossing from Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead by booking a cabin, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Like real hotel rooms, they offer travellers beds, bathrooms and, in some suites, portholes and balconies. Even on a day crossing, enjoying the privacy of a cabin is still possible and much more comfortable than sitting in a lounge.
No need to worry about travelling with your bike
Travelling with your bike on a train, plane or bus is often a nightmare because it is so cumbersome to carry. However, on a ferry, you don't have this problem: your bike is loaded directly into the ship's huge garage. You travel from Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead with complete peace of mind, without fear of damage to your bike. You will get on your bike in Holyhead to get off the boat.

Which companies operate between Dun Laoghaire and Holyhead?

If you want to travel between Dun Laoghaire and Holyhead by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Stena Line who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

Stena Line Dun Laoghaire Holyhead
Stena Line
Stena Line is a Swedish-based ferry company offering passenger and vehicle services between ports in Western Europe, including between the ports of Harwich in the UK and Hook of Holland in the Netherlands, between Hull and Rotterdam and between Liverpool and Belfast in Northern Ireland. On Vivanoda, you can compare Dun Laoghaire-Holyhead fares and book a Stena Line ticket between Dun Laoghaire and Holyhead. More information about Stena Line

Where do the ferries leave from in Dun Laoghaire? Where do the boats arrive in Holyhead?

Port of departure in Dun Laoghaire

Stena Line ferries depart for Holyhead from the following ports in Dun Laoghaire:

Dun Laoghaire Stenal Line Ferries
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Port of arrival in Holyhead

Stena Line ships arrive in Holyhead from the following ports:

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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

There are 1 ferry companies operating between Dun Laoghaire and Holyhead: Stena Line.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Irish Ferries, Stena Line.

Before booking, compare the prices of Irish Ferries, Stena Line on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Dun Laoghaire Holyhead ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Dun Laoghaire and Holyhead, you will travel 62 mi.

What is a Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead ferry crossing like?

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Dun Laoghaire and Holyhead would be like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Dun Laoghaire Holyhead cruise on board Irish Ferries or Stena Line, we have traced the different stages of the journey from embarkation in Dun Laoghaire to disembarkation in Holyhead. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Dun Laoghaire and Holyhead.

Departure from Dun Laoghaire by ferry

Here are the steps to embark before your Dun Laoghaire Holyhead ferry journey begins:

  • Presentation at the port of Dun Laoghaire / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with Stena Line) before the ship's actual departure time to arrive at the Dun Laoghaire ferry terminal. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Dun Laoghaire Holyhead crossing / In Dun Laoghaire, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Stena Line ticket offices at the Dun Laoghaire ferry terminal. If you are travelling by car, please stand in the reserved lanes. Check-in will take place directly from your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ship to Holyhead / Watch out for voice messages in the Dun Laoghaire ferry terminal inviting you to board. In your vehicle, Stena Line staff will proceed with boarding line by line. Wait patiently for your turn.

On board the Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead ferry

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Stena Line ship as they wish. Some travellers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and shops.

Ferry arrival in Holyhead

Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Holyhead:

  • The ferry enters Holyhead Harbour / You will be allowed to return to the ship's garage once the ferry has docked. There is no point in rushing. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Holyhead harbour from the deck of the boat.
  • If you are in a cabin. / If you have travelled from Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Holyhead.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Holyhead / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Holyhead. Finally, leave the port and Holyhead is waiting for you!

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