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How to get from Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire 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 Holyhead Dun Laoghaire 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 Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire Ferry Information

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

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

It's much less boring than on a plane
Generally speaking, to get to Dun Laoghaire or anywhere else, the plane is the fastest way. The problem is that you are stuck in your seat for several hours. On the other hand, during the Holyhead Dun Laoghaire crossing on the Stena Line ferry, you have total freedom in your activities, to eat, walk, entertain or rest. A flight will never provide you with so many services during the trip.
So you don't have to worry about the amount of luggage
With the train, bus or plane, an excess of one free piece of luggage is often applied and each additional piece of luggage generates an additional cost. However, when you board a Stena Line ferry in Holyhead, you are free to take as much luggage as you like, as long as it is contained in your vehicle. If you are travelling as a pedestrian, the conditions may be more restrictive as you will need to carry your luggage with you until you arrive in Dun Laoghaire. However, it is worth asking the Stena Line staff if the ship has a luggage storage facility where you can leave your bags until you reach Dun Laoghaire.
For a caring staff
Throughout the journey from Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire, a professional and helpful crew will be on hand to assist you. An information desk is almost always located on the main deck of the ship.

Which companies operate between Holyhead and Dun Laoghaire?

If you want to travel between Holyhead and Dun Laoghaire 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 Holyhead Dun Laoghaire
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 Holyhead-Dun Laoghaire fares and book a Stena Line ticket between Holyhead and Dun Laoghaire. More information about Stena Line

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

Port of departure in Holyhead

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

Holyhead Ferry Terminal
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Port of arrival in Dun Laoghaire

Stena Line ships arrive in Dun Laoghaire from the following ports:

Dun Laoghaire Stenal Line Ferries
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

There are 1 ferry companies operating between Holyhead and Dun Laoghaire: 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 Holyhead Dun Laoghaire 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 Holyhead and Dun Laoghaire, you will travel 62 mi.

Experience a Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire ferry crossing

If you have never been on a ferry before, it is difficult to imagine what a day at sea between Holyhead and Dun Laoghaire would be like. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Irish Ferries or Stena Line ferry cruise, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Holyhead to disembarking in Dun Laoghaire. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Holyhead and Dun Laoghaire.

Departure from Holyhead by ferry

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

  • Presentation at the port of Holyhead / You must allow a certain amount of time (check with Stena Line) before the ship's actual departure time to arrive at the Holyhead ferry terminal. After this time, the company may refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Holyhead Dun Laoghaire crossing / In Holyhead, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Stena Line ticket offices at the Holyhead 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 ferry to Dun Laoghaire / Watch out for voice messages in the Holyhead 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 Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire ferry

On the Stena Line ship, everyone has their own travel philosophy. Some travellers will want to relax in the privacy of a cabin, while others will enjoy the bars, restaurants, games and shops.

Dun Laoghaire is in sight, disembarkation imminent!

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

  • The ferry enters Dun Laoghaire 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 Dun Laoghaire harbour from the deck of the boat.
  • If you are in a cabin. / If you have travelled from Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire in the comfort of a cabin, you will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Dun Laoghaire.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Dun Laoghaire / Once the garage doors are open, getting off the ship is fairly quick. As a pedestrian, you will get out even faster. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Dun Laoghaire. Finally, leave the port and Dun Laoghaire is waiting for you!

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