Holyhead – Dublin
Ferry to Ireland
Holyhead – Dublin
Ferry to Ireland
Depending on the season their are usually 8 daily and 54 weekly sailings between Holyhead and Dublin. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Holyhead to Dublin, Irish Ferries & Stena Line. Holyhead Dublin ferries take around 3 hours 15 minutes. The ferry costs between $221.17 and $1,188.69, 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.
The earliest Holyhead Dublin ferry typically departs Holyhead at about 01:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 22:15.
Ferries from Holyhead to Dublin sail in around 3 hours 15 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 2 hours 10 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 54 weekly sailings from Holyhead to Dublin provided by Irish Ferries & Stena Line. Timetables can change from season to season.
Irish Ferries provide 34 sailings weekly. Stena Line provide 25 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Holyhead to Dublin typically range between $221.17* and $1,188.69*. On average the Holyhead Dublin ferry is $794.70*. The cheapest Holyhead Dublin ferry prices start from $221.17*. The average price for a foot passenger is $259.05*. The average price for a car is $874.57*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 June 2025.
The distance between Holyhead to Dublin is approximately 108 miles (174km) or 94 nautical miles.
Yes, Holyhead Dublin ferries allow cars onboard with Irish Ferries & Stena Line between Holyhead and Dublin. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Holyhead and Dublin use our Deal Finder.
Irish Ferries & Stena Line allow foot passengers on Holyhead Dublin ferries.
Irish Ferries & Stena Line allow pets on ferries from Holyhead to Dublin. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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| Holyhead - Dublin Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Wales | |
| Destination | Ireland | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Irish Ferries & Stena Line | |
| Average Price | $795 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 8 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 54 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3 h 15 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2 h 10 m | |
| First Ferry | 01:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 22:15 | |
| Distance | 94 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 June 2025.
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.
