Recommended route
Holyhead
Direct trip to Dublin traveling by ferry
Dublin
Get prices
Alternative routes
Holyhead
Travel by ferry to Dun Laoghaire
Dun Laoghaire
Travel by train, bus to Dublin
Dublin
Get prices

How to get from Holyhead to Dublin by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Holyhead to Dublin ferry ticket? Look no further, you've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Holyhead to Dublin is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

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

Most Stena Line or Irish Ferries ships offer onboard amenities such as cabins, restaurants, stores, Wi-Fi and more. Often, they also offer facilities for people with limited mobility.

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

Holyhead to Dublin Ferry Information

Port of departure
Holyhead
United Kingdom
Wales
Port of arrival
Dublin
Ireland
Distance
68 mi
Ferry Companies
Irish Ferries, Stena Line
Frequency of crossings
10 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
2 hrs. 20 min
Search for ferries
Accommodation search and booking

Ferry Holyhead Dublin: Price, Timetable and Duration

To travel by ferry from Holyhead to Dublin, you'll find tickets ranging from $44 for one person if you're traveling without a car to $316 if you're traveling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Holyhead-Dublin route is $160. The average ferry crossing time from Holyhead to Dublin is 3 hrs. 7 min. The slowest ferries will take 3 hrs. 30 min to reach Dublin, while the fastest boats will reach Dublin in 2 hrs. 15 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Holyhead at 02:15. The last ferry to Dublin leaves Holyhead at 20:30.

Average price of a Holyhead Dublin ferry crossing
$160
Price range for Holyhead Dublin ferries (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
$44 - $316
Average crossing time Holyhead Dublin
3 hrs. 7 min
Departure time of first ferry to Dublin
02:15
Departure time of last ferry to Dublin
20:30
Arrival time first ferry to Dublin
05:30
Arrival time of last ferry to Dublin
23:45

Why take a ferry from Holyhead to Dublin ?

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

It's much less boring than on a plane
Generally, to get to Dublin or anywhere else, the plane is the fastest way. But you are stuck in your seat, tied down by your seatbelt and the opportunities to move around are almost nil. On the other hand, during the Holyhead Dublin crossing on the Irish Ferries or Stena Line ferry, you have total freedom in your activities, to eat, walk, have fun or rest. A totally different experience from a flight!
Enjoy the fresh sea air
The health benefits of the sea have long been proven. During the Holyhead-Dublin crossing, access the outside of the Stena Line or Irish Ferries ship to take a breath of fresh air. A feeling of well-being will quickly take hold of you. This will allow you to start your vacation in Dublin full of energy.
Not to worry about the number of bags
With the train, bus or plane, a free baggage allowance is often applied and any additional baggage generates an additional cost. For the Holyhead to Dublin crossing, as long as all your luggage is contained in your car, no extra charge is required. If you are traveling as a pedestrian, the conditions may be more restrictive as you will have to keep your luggage with you until you arrive in Dublin. However, we recommend that you ask the Stena Line or Irish Ferries crew, as luggage lockers are often available for passengers to store their luggage during the crossing.

Which companies operate between Holyhead and Dublin?

If you're looking to travel between Holyhead and Dublin by ferry, there are several companies to choose from including Stena Line or Irish Ferries who offer regular services between the two cities. You can find more information about the different ferry companies on this route and their departure times here.

Stena Line Holyhead Dublin
Stena Line
Stena Line is a ferry company based in Sweden that provides passenger and vehicle services between ports in Western Europe, including between the ports of Harwich in Great Britain 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-Dublin fares and book a Stena Line ticket between Holyhead and Dublin. Stena Line operates 4 crossings a day to Dublin from Holyhead and the journey time is 3 hrs. 20 min. More information about Stena Line
3 hrs. 20 min
4 crossings a day
Irish Ferries Holyhead Dublin
Irish Ferries
Irish Ferries operates ferry services between Ireland and Great Britain and between Ireland and France. On Vivanoda, you can compare Holyhead-Dublin fares and book a Irish Ferries ticket between Holyhead and Dublin. Irish Ferries operates 6 crossings a day to Dublin from Holyhead and the journey time is 2 hrs. 20 min. More information about Irish Ferries
2 hrs. 20 min
6 crossings a day

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

Port of departure in Holyhead

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

Holyhead Ferry Terminal
Map

Port of arrival in Dublin

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

Dublin StenaLine Ferries Terminal 2
Map
Other alternative sailings from Holyhead to Dublin
Search for ferries
Accommodation search and booking

FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

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

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

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Holyhead and Dublin: Stena Line and Irish Ferries.

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

During your crossing between Holyhead and Dublin, you will travel 68 mi.

To go by boat from Holyhead to Dublin, you can find prices ranging from $44 for the lowest, to $316 for the highest. The average price we've seen is $160.

The first ferry leaves Holyhead at 02:15 for Dublin.

The last ferry to Dublin from Holyhead usually departs at 20:30.

Filters

Modes de transport
Time of departure
Arrival time