Dublin – Holyhead
Ferries to Wales
Dublin – Holyhead
Ferries to Wales
The Dublin to Holyhead ferry route is available to book all year round with 2 operators. The ferry from Dublin to Holyhead has an average duration of 3 hours and 15 minutes onboard most ferries providing this service. Dublin to Holyhead ferry duration can range between 2 hours 15 minutes and 3 hours 30 minutes subject to weather conditions and which operator you decided to travel with.
The first ferry leaves at approximately 02:00 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 20:55. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
Passengers can choose from up to 62 ferry sailings each week from Dublin to Holyhead. Stena Lines provide up to 4 crossings per day and Irish Ferries provide up to 5 crossings per day. Please note that ferry timetables usually increase during the high season.
Yes, you can book cabins on all ferries that sail from Dublin to Holyhead with Stena Line and Irish Ferries.
The fastest ferry from Dublin to Holyhead is with Irish Ferries.
The fastest ferries cost approximately from Dublin to Holyhead usually cost around €405.
There are ferries that sail overnight from Dublin to Holyhead. The first overnight sailing from Dublin usually departs at 02:00.
Pets are allowed on ferries travelling from Dublin to Holyhead with Irish Ferries and Stena Line. Those sailing with Irish Ferries can book their pet in the onboard kennel. You will be allowed to visit them during your sailing. Kennel prices range from €30 to €60 per animal each way of your travel. Please also keep in mind that pets are not allowed to remain in your car or travel on the passenger decks throughout the journey. However, guide dogs are exempt from such rules.
Prices subject to change, pricing representative of searches over last 30 days.
As Dublin port is situated only 2 miles east of the city centre, it’s very easy to access via car and public transport. The 53-bus route takes passengers directly to the ferry terminals and operates on a regular basis. Otherwise, you can reach the port by car using either the East Wall Road or the North Wall Quay.
You can look forward to various utilities when travling onboard this service. This includes free Wifi, comfortable cabins and World Duty Free providing huge discounts off your favourite high street brands.
First class is available on ferries from Dublin to Holyhead with Irish Ferries, Stena Line.
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| Dublin - Holyhead Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Ireland | |
| Destination Country | UK | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Irish Ferries & Stena Line | |
| Average Price | 362 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 41 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 29m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 15m | |
| First Ferry | 02:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:55 | |
| Distance | 94 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
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The Irish city of Dublin is the capital of Ireland and lies in the province of Leinster on the east coast of Ireland, at the mouth of the River Liffey. Dating back to the Viking age, Dublin began to rapidly expand in the 17th century. Today, the city attracts millions of visitors every year to experience everything the city has to offer. One of Dublin's oldest monuments is the 13th century Dublin Castle which was founded after the Norman invasion. Trinity College, Dublin is also a popular visitor destination in order to see the Book of Kells which is an illustrated manuscript created by Irish monks in around 800 AD. One of the most photographed sights in Dublin is the Ha'penney Bridge which is an old iron footbridge that spans the River Liffey. This is considered to be one of Dublin's most iconic landmarks.
Dublin Port is the busiest passenger ferry port in Ireland, serving 1.5 million passengers per year to destinations in the UK and Europe. The port has three terminals and lies at the mouth of the River Liffey, which is under 3 km from the city centre.
The Welsh town of Holyhead is located on Holy Island in Anglesey. At one point Holy Island was connected to Anglesey by the Four Mile Bridge but was replaced by the construction of a causeway in the 19th century. The Cobb, as the causeway is named, now carries the main road and railway line that serves the town. The Church of St. Cybi is the heart of the town and was built inside one of Europe's few three-walled Roman Forts. Other Roman sites in the town include a watchtower on the top of Holyhead Mountain inside Mynydd y Twr which is a prehistoric hill fort. There are also signs that the area has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with circular huts, burial chambers and standing stones all being found in the area. The current lighthouse is on South Stack on the other side of Holyhead Mountain and is open to the public. The area is also popular with birdwatchers.
From the Port of Holyhead, ferries depart to Dublin and Dun Laoghaire in Ireland.
