Holyhead – Dublin
Ferries to Ireland
Holyhead – Dublin
Ferries to Ireland
The Holyhead to Dublin ferry route is provided by 2 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Holyhead to Dublin is approximately 3 hours 15 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Holyhead to Dublin cost around $193 and $969, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Holyhead to Dublin.
Holyhead Dublin ferry sailings typycally depart from Holyhead at around 01:30. The last ferry leaves at 22:15.
The Holyhead Dublin ferry trip can take around 3 hours 15 minutes. The fastest Holyhead to Dublin ferry is around 2 hours 10 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 51 weekly sailings from Holyhead to Dublin serviced by Irish Ferries & Stena Line. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Holyhead Dublin ferry prices typically range between $193* and $969*. The average price is typically $628*. The cheapest ferries from Holyhead to Dublin start from $193*. The average price for a foot passenger is $218*. The average price for a car is $704*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated March 25.
The distance between Holyhead to Dublin is approximately 108 miles (174km) or 94 nautical miles.
Yes, Irish Ferries & Stena Line allow cars on board ferries between Holyhead and Dublin. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for car ferries between Holyhead and Dublin.
Foot passengers can travel on the Holyhead to Dublin ferry with Irish Ferries & Stena Line.
Pets can travel on ferries from Holyhead to Dublin with Irish Ferries & Stena Line. Pets may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey depending on the operators guidelines.
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Located on Holy Island, which at one point was connected to Anglesey via the Four Mile Bridge, the town of Holyhead is the largest town, and port, in Anglesey, Wales. A local philanthropist in the mid 19th century, however, funded the building of a causeway, "The Cobb", which to this day carries the main road and railway to and from Holyhead. There are many places in the town centre to eat with all the usual shops and facilities you would expect to find in a town of its size. There is also a cinema and theatre. Holyhead is often used as an overnight stop to, or from, the port and as a result there are many different places to stay that will suit all budgets. Around Holyhead there is excellent fishing, golfing and sailing facilities. Couple this with the wonderful scenery, walks and beaches and you can easily lose yourself and relax for a few days.
The Port of Holyhead is a bustling ferry port which operates services to Dublin and Dun Laoghaire in Ireland. The port is also the main gateway for land transport from northern and central England and Wales to Ireland.
Dublin is the capital if Ireland and is located in the province of Leinster on the north east coast, at the mouth of the River Liffey. As Ireland's capital city it is a major tourist destination and attracts millions of visitors each year. Popular attractions in the city, whose history dates back to Viking times, is Dublin Castle which was founded in 1204, just after the Norman invasion. Other popular attractions includes the Mansion House, the Anna Livia Monument, the Molly Malone statue. Christ Church Cathedral, St Patrick's Cathedral, The Custom House and Saint Francis Xavier Church on Upper Gardiner Street.
Dublin's port is located on both banks of the River Liffey. On the north bank, the main port lies at the end of East Wall and North Wall, from Alexander Quay. The element of the port on the south side of the river is much smaller and lies at the beginning of the Pigeon House peninsula. Ferry services from the port depart to Holyhead in Wales, Liverpool; in England and Douglas on the Isle of Man.
