Holyhead-Dublin
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Ferry to Dublin and Holyhead
The Holyhead-Dublin crossing is a relatively fast crossing between Wales and Ireland. That's thanks to the Dublin Swift, a pretty fast ferry. This will take you to Dublin in just over two hours.
On this page, you will find information and tips about this ferry service from Stena Line.
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Timetable, availability, and compare prices
Booking your ferry tickets from Holyhead to Dublin or vice versa has never been easier! With our online booking module, you can easily find and book your desired ferry crossing in just a few clicks. Simply enter your travel dates and destination, and the system will show you all available options. You can then choose the one that best suits your needs and budget. It’s that simple!
Ferry Holyhead Dublin costs
If you want to travel by ferry to Holyhead or Dublin, you can expect the following prices:
- Tickets are available from Irish Ferries for €45. That is for 1 person without a car and a single journey in a chair.
- A crossing with a car and 2 people in a high season quickly costs somewhere between €190 and €270.
The prices of the boat tickets are very dependent on the season and the crowds. Book early to get the most benefit.
- The starting price for foot passengers is quite low with Stena Line at €36. However, a car with 2 people quickly costs €240 for a single journey. This makes Stenaline not much cheaper than the faster boats from Irish Ferries.
Stena Live VS Irish Ferries for Ferry Holyhead-Dublin
The advantage of sailing with Stena Line is that the boats have fewer problems with sailing in bad weather than the smaller boats of Irish Ferries. There is also more entertainment on board the Stena Estrid and Stena Adventurer.
Because the prices of both ferry companies are close to each other, there is not a clear cheap option. It is therefore best to compare all departures by price and thus make the cheapest choice. You can do this conveniently via the Direct Ferries booking engine.
You can then book or purchase your tickets directly from Stena Line or Irish Ferries.
Ferry prices depend on the season and crowds. View the current prices in the booking engine
Schedule
There are several departures throughout the day in both directions. This means that you can book a crossing from early in the morning until midnight. So you can fit this ferry into your travel schedule quite well. Check the exact departure times in both directions in the booking module.
- Irish ferries have up to 6 departures per day in both directions.
- Stena Line has up to 4 departures per day in both directions
Both ferry companies start the crossings between 02:00 and 03:00 and end between 20:00 and 21:00.
Sail time
3 hours 15 minutes / 3 hours 35 minutes
- Stena Adventurer (Stena Line)
- Stena Estrid (Stena Line)
- Ulysses (Irish Ferries)
- Epsilon (Irish Ferries)
2 hours 15 minutes
- Dublin Swift (Irish Ferries)
On board the ferry
Stena Line sails on this route with the boats Stena Estrid and Stena Adventurer.
This (and more) can be expected on the Stenaline ferries
- Casual Dining
- Coffee House
- Bar
- Casino
- Shops
- Spa
- Liquor store
- Multiple lounges
- Superior cabins
- Game Zone
- Playground
- Free WIFI
This (and more) can be expected on the Irish Ferries ferries
Irish Ferries sails with the Epsilon, Ulysses, and Swift.
Ulysses
- Sandycove Promenade Deck
- Volta Picture Theatre – what's showing onboard
- Cyclops Family Entertainment Centre
- James Joyce Balcony Lounge
- Leopold Blooms Bar
- Ulysses Walking Tour
- Boylan's Brasserie
- Café Lafayette
- Free WiFi onboard
Epsilon
- Boylan’s Brasserie – Sample menu
- Café Lafayette – Sample Menu
- Java Republic Served onboard
- Small onboard shop for your travel essentials
- Café Lafayette – full bar service
- Free WiFi onboard
Swift
- Boylan's Brasserie
- Arcadia Games Zone
- TV Lounge
- The Shop
- Café Lafayette
- Free WiFi onboard
Port information
To get to the departure port, use the address and follow the signs to the terminal when arrived.
Holyhead
Dublin
Alternative for Holyhead Dublin ferry?
Looking for a good alternative for the ferry to Dublin from Holyhead? You could also board the ferry from Liverpool to Dublin. Which is a good and fast connection between England and Ireland.
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Mrs. B –
The main reason for my review is the Hygge lounge. The seats look as if they are going to be comfortable but because they are insufficiently reclined and not adjustable they end up being simply not comfortable.