Dublin waterfront and ferry quay

Ireland

Dublin Ferry Port

14 ferry routes serve Dublin, operated by Irish Ferries, Stena Line and NorthLink Ferries. Fares from £21.88.

  • 14 routes
  • 7 destinations
  • 6 operators

Ferry routes from Dublin

RouteOperatorsDurationSailings / weekFromAverageVehicle
Holyhead – Dublin Irish Ferries and Stena Line3h 15m37 £30.49£336.00 Yes
Liverpool – Dublin NorthLink Ferries8h62 £67.87£332.19 Yes
Dublin – Holyhead Irish Ferries and Stena Line3h 15m37 £30.49£296.00 Yes
Dublin – Liverpool CalMac Ferries8h55 £61.29£283.19 Yes
Fishguard – Dublin Wightlink7h 25m42 £48.17£196.23 Yes
Pembroke – Dublin Wightlink7h 30m42 £48.37£197.45 Yes
Dublin – Pembroke Brittany Ferries5h27 £33.41£115.55 Yes
Dublin – Fishguard Irish Ferries3h 55m21 £26.88£85.65 Foot only
Dublin – Cherbourg Irish Ferries6h 45m6 £90.63£702.96 Yes
Dublin – Douglas NorthLink Ferries10h57 £63.35£298.14 Yes
Cherbourg – Dublin Irish Ferries1h 40m6 £90.63£702.96 Yes
Douglas – Dublin Brittany Ferries5h 45m32 £37.95£138.43 Yes
Dublin – Liverpool Birkenhead Irish Ferries4h 25m24 £29.95£99.28 Yes
Liverpool Birkenhead – Dublin Stena Line3h 5m16 £21.88£65.16 Foot only

About Dublin ferry port

Dublin in Ireland is served by 14 ferry routes, operated by Irish Ferries, Stena Line, NorthLink Ferries, CalMac Ferries and Wightlink. From here you can sail to Holyhead, Liverpool, Fishguard, Pembroke, Cherbourg and Douglas and more.

The cheapest crossing from Dublin is currently Liverpool Birkenhead to Dublin, with fares from £21.88. Compare every departure below, then book in a couple of minutes.

Where can you sail to from Dublin?

Dublin connects to Holyhead, Liverpool, Fishguard, Pembroke, Cherbourg, Douglas and Liverpool Birkenhead.

Check-in and boarding at Dublin

Vehicle check-in normally opens two hours before departure and closes 45 to 60 minutes before sailing; foot passengers should allow 45 minutes. Have your booking reference, passports and, where relevant, pet documentation ready. See our full check-in and boarding guide.

Getting to the terminal

Follow signs for the ferry terminal rather than the town centre. Port approach roads are usually separate. Allow extra time on summer Fridays and Saturdays, when queues at Dublin build well before check-in opens.

Dublin ferry port: common questions

Where is Dublin ferry port?

Dublin ferry terminal is in Ireland and serves 14 ferry routes operated by Irish Ferries, Stena Line, NorthLink Ferries and CalMac Ferries.

Which ferries sail from Dublin?

From Dublin you can sail to Holyhead, Liverpool, Fishguard, Pembroke, Cherbourg and Douglas and other destinations. Irish Ferries, Stena Line, NorthLink Ferries, CalMac Ferries and Wightlink operate these crossings.

What is the cheapest ferry from Dublin?

The lowest fares from Dublin are on the Liverpool Birkenhead to Dublin route, starting from £21.88 one way.

What time should I arrive at Dublin ferry port?

Arrive 90 minutes before departure if you are taking a vehicle, or 45 minutes as a foot passenger. Check-in typically closes 30 to 60 minutes before sailing, and first-time biometric border registration on international routes can add time.

Is there parking at Dublin?

Most ferry terminals offer both short-stay and long-stay parking. Pre-booking parking is usually cheaper than turning up, particularly in summer. Check the operator's terminal page for current rates.