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How to get from Dublin to Holyhead by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Dublin to Holyhead can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Dublin 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 Dublin Holyhead ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Irish Ferries or 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 Dublin to Holyhead simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Dublin to Holyhead Ferry Information

Port of departure
Dublin
Ireland
Port of Arrival
Holyhead
United Kingdom
Wales
Distance
68 mi
Ferry Companies
Irish Ferries, Stena Line
Frequency of crossings
10 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
2 hours 20 min
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Ferry Dublin Holyhead: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Dublin to Holyhead, you'll find tickets range from £36 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £240 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Dublin to Holyhead route is £128. The average ferry crossing time from Dublin to Holyhead is 3 hours 17 min. The slowest ferries will take 3 hours 35 min to reach Holyhead, while the fastest boats will arrive in Holyhead in 2 hours 15 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Dublin at 02:00. The last boat to Holyhead leaves the port of Dublin at 20:55.

Average price of a Dublin to Holyhead ferry crossing
£128
Price range of ferries Dublin Holyhead (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£36 - £240
Average crossing time Dublin Holyhead
3 hours 17 min
Departure time of first ferry to Holyhead
02:00
Time last ferry leaves for Holyhead
20:55
Arrival time of first ferry to Holyhead
00:01
Arrival time of last ferry to Holyhead
18:20

Why travel by ferry from Dublin to Holyhead?

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

Enjoy the fresh sea air
The health benefits of the sea have long been proven. During the Dublin-Holyhead crossing, access the outside areas of the Irish Ferries or Stena Line ship to take a deep breath of air. The fresh sea air and the waves that rock the ferry will soothe you instantly. You'll arrive in Holyhead feeling perfectly zen and energised.
Resting in a cabin
Although it is not compulsory to make the crossing from Dublin to Holyhead by booking a cabin, you are depriving yourself of a comfort that the ferry is the only mode of transport to offer. Equipped with berths, private bathrooms and sometimes even portholes or balconies, the cabins are not unlike real hotel rooms. 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 leave it there for the duration of the Dublin-Holyhead crossing in complete safety and without fear of it being damaged. You will get on your bike in Holyhead to get off the boat.

Which companies operate between Dublin and Holyhead?

If you want to travel between Dublin and Holyhead by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Irish Ferries or 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.

Irish Ferries Dublin Holyhead
Irish Ferries
Irish Ferries operates ferry services between Ireland and Great Britain and Ireland and France. On Vivanoda, you can compare Dublin-Holyhead fares and book a Irish Ferries ticket between Dublin and Holyhead. Irish Ferries operates 6 crossings a day to Holyhead from Dublin and the journey time is 2 hours 20 min. More information about Irish Ferries
2 hours 20 min
6 crossings a day
Stena Line Dublin 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 Dublin-Holyhead fares and book a Stena Line ticket between Dublin and Holyhead. Stena Line operates 4 crossings a day to Holyhead from Dublin and the journey time is 3 hours 20 min. More information about Stena Line
3 hours 20 min
4 crossings a day

Where do the ferries leave from in Dublin? Where do the boats arrive in Holyhead?

Port of departure in Dublin

Irish Ferries or Stena Line ferries depart for Holyhead from the following ports in Dublin:

Dublin StenaLine Ferries Terminal 2
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Port of arrival in Holyhead

Stena Line or Irish Ferries ships arrive in Holyhead from the following ports:

Holyhead Ferry Terminal
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Dublin to Holyhead, it will take you at least 2 hours 20 min to cover the 68 mi between Dublin and Holyhead.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Dublin and Holyhead in winter) and the ferry company (Irish Ferries and Stena Line). There are currently 10 crossings a day between Dublin and Holyhead.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Dublin and Holyhead: Irish Ferries and 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 Dublin 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 Dublin and Holyhead, you will travel 68 mi.

To go by boat from Dublin to Holyhead, you can find prices ranging from £36 for the lowest, to £240 for the highest. The average price we observed was £128.

The first ferry leaves Dublin at 02:00 for Holyhead.

The last ferry to Holyhead usually departs from Dublin at 20:55.

What is a Dublin 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 Dublin and Holyhead would be like. To help you better project yourself into the experience of a Dublin Holyhead cruise on board Irish Ferries or Stena Line, we have traced the different stages of the journey from embarkation in Dublin to disembarkation in Holyhead. You will also find practical information about Dublin and Holyhead.

Departure from Dublin by ferry

Before your Dublin Holyhead ferry journey begins, here are the few steps to embark:

  • Presentation at the port of Dublin / You should arrive in the port of Dublin well in advance. Please check this with your Stena Line or Irish Ferries company. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Dublin - Holyhead crossing / In Dublin, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Stena Line or Irish Ferries ticket offices at the Dublin 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 / Information messages are broadcast in the Dublin ferry terminal to invite you to board. In your vehicle, Irish Ferries or Stena Line staff will proceed with boarding line by line. Wait patiently for your turn.

Dublin to Holyhead crossing: on board the ship...

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Irish Ferries or Stena Line ship as they wish. Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.

Ferry arrival in Holyhead

Here is some information for the disembarkation 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. In the meantime, we advise you to enjoy the arrival in Holyhead from the outside deck.
  • If you are in a cabin. / If you have travelled from Dublin 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 / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. In Holyhead you are likely to pass a customs check. Finally, leave the port and Holyhead is waiting for you!

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