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Holyhead - Dublin is one of our busiest routes - sailings regularly sell out at busy periods
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Holyhead - Dublin Ferry Operators

    • 6 Sailings Daily 2 hr 15 min
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    • 4 Sailings Daily 3 hr 15 min
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Holyhead Dublin Ferry reviews

  • "Children enjoyed their trip"

    The ferry was on time.my children enjoyed their trip with things to engage them like play area and cinema .I will use this service again.

    'Stena Adventurer' travelled on Stena Adventurer

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  • "better than expected"

    The first time I have taken a car to Ireland,no complaints at all staff were great,really comfortable journey and on time.

    'Stena Superfast X' travelled on Stena Superfast X

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  • "Holyhead-Dublin-Holyhead "

    We travelled on Epsilon going out which was one of the smaller ferries without Club class and there was a very bad vibration// rattle in the “ quiet” lounge. So loud that we were unable to sit there. We travelled back on Ulysses which was a much bigger ferry and we had booked Club class seats which were very good but really could have done with higher backs as we had been on the road since 2 am. The snacks provided were very welcome. Priority loading was good and we were away off the ferry very promptly on docking in Holyhead.

    'Epsilon' travelled on Epsilon

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  • "A good trip"

    Very happy with the trip.....good ship and friendly staff

    'Stena Superfast X' travelled on Stena Superfast X

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Holyhead to Dublin Ferry

The Holyhead Dublin ferry route connects Wales with Ireland and is currently operated by 2 ferry companies. The Irish Ferries service runs up to 5 times per day with a sailing duration of around 2 hours while the Stena Line service runs up to 4 times per day with a duration from 3 hr 15 min.

So that’s a combined 63 sailings on offer per week on the Holyhead Dublin route between Wales and Ireland. Compare now and get the best fare at the time that you want to travel via ferry to Ireland.

Holyhead Guide

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 Guide

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.


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