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Ireland → Wales
Dublin to Holyhead Ferry Route Guide
Start in Dublin and plan the crossing to Holyhead: choose the departure terminal, compare the dated sailing and arrange the connection after landing. Use the reverse guide for the return journey.
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Route guide
Travel from Dublin to Holyhead
This page covers the Dublin to Holyhead direction. Check the departure from Dublin specifically: the return timetable, vessel and intermediate calls can differ from those in the opposite direction.
Departing Dublin. Both foot passengers and vehicles are carried on principal passenger routes. If travelling without a car, check the current bus or operator-transfer arrangements for your specific terminal.
On arrival in Holyhead. The ferry port sits immediately beside Holyhead railway station at the end of the A55 and A5 road corridors. Stena Line lists its Holyhead port address at Station Street, Holyhead LL65 1DQ; follow the operator-specific terminal and check-in signs after entering the port complex.
Use the dated timetable for the departure and arrival time. Do not calculate this direction from the outward crossing time: daylight, overnight and multi-stop sailings can have different durations.
Corridor context. Holyhead to Dublin is one of the main ferry corridors between Great Britain and Ireland, with Stena Line and Irish Ferries both operating direct passenger and vehicle services. The competition gives travellers useful choice over departure time, ship style and fare conditions.
For the opposite direction and the original crossing details, see Holyhead → Dublin.
Ferry companies
Ferry operator for Dublin–Holyhead
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Irish Ferries
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Dublin departure and Holyhead arrival
Dublin
Both foot passengers and vehicles are carried on principal passenger routes. If travelling without a car, check the current bus or operator-transfer arrangements for your specific terminal.
Read the Dublin port guide →Holyhead
The ferry port sits immediately beside Holyhead railway station at the end of the A55 and A5 road corridors. Stena Line lists its Holyhead port address at Station Street, Holyhead LL65 1DQ; follow the operator-specific terminal and check-in signs after entering the port complex.
Read the Holyhead port guide →On the crossing
Prepare for the vessel and journey booked
Facilities depend on the vessel assigned to the departure. Treat the booking result and operator confirmation as the source for the exact ship and onboard services.
Seating and accommodation
Use the dated timetable for the departure and arrival time. Do not calculate this direction from the outward crossing time: daylight, overnight and multi-stop sailings can have different durations.
What to keep with you
Keep tickets, medicines, weatherproof layers and essentials with you. On a vehicle ferry, access to the garage is usually restricted once the ship is at sea. Check whether the selected ticket includes a seat, cabin or only passage.
Vehicles, bicycles and assistance
Check the passenger and vehicle categories for the selected operator and vessel. Foot-passenger access, car space, bicycle arrangements, luggage and assistance may differ between services on the same corridor.
Before departure
Tickets, identification and check-in
Booking confirmation
Keep the final confirmation accessible and check whether a QR code, printed ticket or exchange at the terminal is required. The supplier’s instructions override general guidance.
Identification
Carry the identification and travel documents required for the countries and territories in your itinerary. Domestic routes can still have operator identification rules.
Arrival time
Vehicle check-in often closes earlier than foot-passenger check-in. Use the time on the ticket and allow extra margin for traffic, parking or terminal access.
Onward travel
On arrival in Holyhead
The ferry port sits immediately beside Holyhead railway station at the end of the A55 and A5 road corridors. Stena Line lists its Holyhead port address at Station Street, Holyhead LL65 1DQ; follow the operator-specific terminal and check-in signs after entering the port complex.
The ferry port sits immediately beside Holyhead railway station at the end of the A55 and A5 road corridors. Stena Line lists its Holyhead port address at Station Street, Holyhead LL65 1DQ; follow the operator-specific terminal and check-in signs after entering the port complex.
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Return travel and alternatives
For the return, use the Holyhead to Dublin guide. Check both directions before choosing accommodation. If no sailing appears, use the official timetable to distinguish a sold-out departure, a seasonal service and an operator absent from the comparison search.
Connect the Dublin to Holyhead crossing with your land journey
Build the itinerary in sailing order: reach the departure terminal at Dublin, complete ferry check-in, then plan the transfer from the arrival terminal at Holyhead. Compare that full sequence with the route in the booking result; a place name alone does not identify the quay or the passenger entrance.
Plan the two ends of the crossing: Dublin departure and local travel guide · Holyhead arrival and local travel guide.
For the return, the journey starts at Holyhead. Use the Holyhead to Dublin guide to check that departure separately; the last useful connection and the terminal approach at Holyhead may differ from the outward trip.
Map orientation: Dublin area in Google Maps · Holyhead area in Google Maps.
The map searches show the named places. Use the terminal address and reporting instructions on your operator confirmation for navigation to check-in.
Frequently asked questions
Dublin to Holyhead ferry FAQs
Where does the Dublin to Holyhead ferry leave?
Both foot passengers and vehicles are carried on principal passenger routes. If travelling without a car, check the current bus or operator-transfer arrangements for your specific terminal.
How long is the crossing?
The planning guide is Check the dated return sailing. Confirm the departure and arrival shown for the exact date, since vessel assignments and intermediate stops can change.
Which operator should I check?
Stena Line, Irish Ferries. This page covers the Dublin to Holyhead direction. Check the departure from Dublin specifically: the return timetable, vessel and intermediate calls can differ from those in the opposite direction.
Can I take a vehicle or bicycle?
Check the passenger and vehicle categories for the selected operator and vessel. Foot-passenger access, car space, bicycle arrangements, luggage and assistance may differ between services on the same corridor.
How do I arrange my return?
Check the Holyhead to Dublin timetable before booking the outward journey. A return may use a different vessel, schedule or intermediate-stop pattern.
What if the route is not in the comparison form?
Use the official operator timetable and booking link on this page. Some local routes and passenger categories are not sold through the comparison provider; a blank result alone does not establish that the route has closed.
What should I plan after arrival?
The ferry port sits immediately beside Holyhead railway station at the end of the A55 and A5 road corridors. Stena Line lists its Holyhead port address at Station Street, Holyhead LL65 1DQ; follow the operator-specific terminal and check-in signs after entering the port complex.
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