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Ferry to Dublin from Holyhead

  • Easy 30 minute check in.
  • Port-to-Port from just 1hr 49mins.
  • Up to 4 crossings daily.
  • Speed across the Irish Sea or cruise at your leisure.
  • Fares include all taxes!
  • Also: Ferry to Rosslare »
Cheap Ferry to Dublin from Holyhead Holyhead/ Dublin Pembroke / RosslareRosslare / CherbourgRosslare / Roscoff

Sailing Times

Vessel Departs Arrives
Ulysses Cruise Ferry - Daily service 02:40 05:55
Dublin Swift Fast Ferry - Daily service 12:00 13:49
Ulysses Cruise Ferry - Daily service 14:10 17:25
Dublin Swift Fast Ferry - Daily service 17:15 19:15
No sailings on 25 & 26 December 2010
Last sailing from Holyhead before Christmas is on 24 December @ 14 10 hrs.
First sailing from Holyhead after Christmas is on 27 December @ 12 00hrs
Vessel Departs Arrives
Ulysses Cruise Ferry - Daily service 08:05 11:30
Dublin Swift Fast Ferry - Daily service 08:45 10:45
Dublin Swift Fast Ferry - Daily service 14:30 16:30
Ulysses Cruise Ferry - Daily service 20:55 00:20
No sailings on 25 & 26 December 2010.
Last sailing from Dublin before Christmas is on 24 December @ 08 45 hrs.
First sailing from Dublin after Christmas is on 27 December @ 08 05 hrs.

Ships on this Route

Jonathan Swift - Quick Ferry to Dublin

from 1hr 49m

The “Jonathan Swift” is our Fast Ferry on the Holyhead Dublin route, with a journey time from as little as 1 hour 49 minutes! She is a modern well equipped vessel designed to get you swiftly across the Irish Sea!

Dublin Swift

Ulysses - Car Ferry to Dublin

in 3 hrs 15 mins

Ulysses is the largest car ferry in the World and can carry 1342 cars and 2000 passengers. She is wonderfully equipped and on board you will find a myriad of facilities including restaurants, cinemas, TV lounges, video and electronic games, children's play area, two large lounge bars, a shop and a club class lounge.

Ulysses

Our Gateway Ports

Holyhead Port - Book a cheap ferry to Dublin

Holyhead is situated in Anglesey in North Wales and is served by the A55 (newly improved expressway reducing journey times by up to 30 minutes) and A5 road networks.

It is convenient for travel to or from the North of England, North Wales or the Midlands and there are excellent road connections to and from London and the South East. Holyhead also has an excellent rail service providing connections to rail stations throughout Britain.

Holyhead Directions

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The GPS co-ordinates for Holyhead are:

N53 18 31/ W4 37 43

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Check-in

Latest check-in time for passengers is 30 minutes before departure for all sailings. Please make sure to allow a little extra time if you need to collect tickets at the Port.

Dublin - Travel by Ferry with Irish Ferries

Dublin Ferryport is situated 2 miles from the centre of Ireland's vibrant capital city, and is positioned at the heart of Ireland’s road and rail network.In addition the new Dublin Port Tunnel is situated within the port complex provides quick access to and from Dublin Port and North Dublin. The tunnel is tolled and the costs vary depending on the day and time.

For passengers who are travelling without cars a public bus service operates from the terminal building to the main bus station in Dublin City Centre. Both an ATM machine and internet access are available at the passenger terminal.

Dublin Directions

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The GPS co-ordinates for Dublin are:

N53 20 45/W6 11 39

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Check-in

Latest check-in time for passengers is 30 minutes before departure for all sailings. Please make sure to allow a little extra time if you need to collect tickets at the Port.

Ferry to Dublin

Your journey starts the moment you board one of our two luxurious ferries that operate between Holyhead and Dublin. The largest car ferry on the Irish Sea, Ulysses, sails from Holyhead to the heart of Dublin as does our Dublin Swift fast ferry service that will have you in Dublin as quickly as 1 hour and 49 minutes!

Travelling to Dublin by car ferry with Irish Ferries makes more sense than ever. Irish Ferries provide a stress free journey from the UK to the shores of Ireland. In less than two hours you will be enjoying all that the city of Dublin has to offer. Dublin has one of Europe's most vibrant and exciting nightlife cultures. So whether it's the traditional pubs with Irish music, or the hip and trendy bar and club scene that you're after, you'll find it all in Dublin!

Take the ferry to Dublin with Irish Ferries and travel in comfort with your car, and remember, there are no additional charges for baggage when you travel with Irish Ferries!