Dublin to Holyhead Ferry

About the Dublin to Holyhead ferry

Sailing from Dublin to Holyhead takes around 3h 15m. Irish Ferries and Stena Line run the route 5 times a day, and fares start from £30.49. Book ahead and you will normally pay closer to the £30.49 end; last-minute summer sailings are where prices climb hardest.

Vehicles are carried on this route, so you can take a car, campervan or motorbike across and keep your luggage with you. Foot passengers are welcome on board.

Dublin to Holyhead ferry timetable

There are around 37 sailings a week on this route, 5 times a day. The table below shows how this crossing compares with the other services Dublin and Holyhead are connected to.

How much is the ferry from Dublin to Holyhead?

One-way fares start at £30.49. Across all booking types the average paid on this route is about £296.00. That figure includes vehicles, multiple passengers and peak-season departures, which is why it sits well above the headline price.

Which operators sail this route?

Irish Ferries and Stena Line each operate the Dublin – Holyhead crossing. Because more than one company competes here, fares and departure times vary meaningfully between them, so comparing before you book is worth real money on this route.

• Irish Ferries, 25 routes across our network
• Stena Line, 111 routes across our network

Taking a vehicle

Cars, campervans, motorhomes and motorbikes are all carried on the Dublin to Holyhead ferry. Add your vehicle when you search and every price shown will include it, and no vehicle surcharge appears later in the booking.

Getting to Dublin

Check in opens around 90 minutes before departure for vehicles and 45 minutes for foot passengers, and closes 30 to 60 minutes before sailing depending on the operator. Read our Dublin port guide for terminal facilities, parking and directions, and the Holyhead guide for the other end.