Dublin – Holyhead
Ferry to Wales
Dublin – Holyhead
Ferry to Wales
Depending on the season their are usually 7 daily and 52 weekly sailings between Dublin and Holyhead. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Dublin to Holyhead, Irish Ferries & Stena Line. Dublin Holyhead ferries take around 3 hours 30 minutes. The ferry costs between $175.34 and $1,110.54, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Dublin to Holyhead.
The earliest Dublin Holyhead ferry typically departs Dublin at about 01:15 and the last ferry usually leaves at 22:35.
Ferries from Dublin to Holyhead sail in around 3 hours 30 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 52 weekly sailings from Dublin to Holyhead provided by Irish Ferries & Stena Line. Timetables can change from season to season.
Irish Ferries provide 36 sailings weekly. Stena Line provide 26 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Dublin to Holyhead typically range between $175.34* and $1,110.54*. On average the Dublin Holyhead ferry is $673.34*. The cheapest Dublin Holyhead ferry prices start from $175.34*. The average price for a foot passenger is $198.02*. The average price for a car is $788.43*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 April 2025.
The distance between Dublin to Holyhead is approximately 108 miles (174km) or 94 nautical miles.
Yes, Dublin Holyhead ferries allow cars onboard with Irish Ferries & Stena Line between Dublin and Holyhead. To view car ferry tickets and prices between Dublin and Holyhead use our Deal Finder.
Irish Ferries & Stena Line allow foot passengers on Dublin Holyhead ferries.
Irish Ferries & Stena Line allow pets on ferries from Dublin to Holyhead. Please also note that your pet may have to stay in the vehicle during the journey.
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The Irish city of Dublin is the capital of Ireland and lies in the province of Leinster on the east coast of Ireland, at the mouth of the River Liffey. Dating back to the Viking age, Dublin began to rapidly expand in the 17th century. Today, the city attracts millions of visitors every year to experience everything the city has to offer. One of Dublin's oldest monuments is the 13th century Dublin Castle which was founded after the Norman invasion. Trinity College, Dublin is also a popular visitor destination in order to see the Book of Kells which is an illustrated manuscript created by Irish monks in around 800 AD. One of the most photographed sights in Dublin is the Ha'penney Bridge which is an old iron footbridge that spans the River Liffey. This is considered to be one of Dublin's most iconic landmarks.
Dublin Port is the busiest passenger ferry port in Ireland, serving 1.5 million passengers per year to destinations in the UK and Europe. The port has three terminals and lies at the mouth of the River Liffey, which is under 3 km from the city centre.
The Welsh town of Holyhead is located on Holy Island in Anglesey. At one point Holy Island was connected to Anglesey by the Four Mile Bridge but was replaced by the construction of a causeway in the 19th century. The Cobb, as the causeway is named, now carries the main road and railway line that serves the town. The Church of St. Cybi is the heart of the town and was built inside one of Europe's few three-walled Roman Forts. Other Roman sites in the town include a watchtower on the top of Holyhead Mountain inside Mynydd y Twr which is a prehistoric hill fort. There are also signs that the area has been inhabited since prehistoric times, with circular huts, burial chambers and standing stones all being found in the area. The current lighthouse is on South Stack on the other side of Holyhead Mountain and is open to the public. The area is also popular with birdwatchers.
From the Port of Holyhead, ferries depart to Dublin and Dun Laoghaire in Ireland.
