Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin

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Overview

Route: Holyhead (northwest Wales) to Dublin (east coast Ireland)

Journey time: From 1 hour 55 minutes

Journey highlights:

The speedy crossing from Holyhead to Dublin offers all the usual comforts and conveniences, eating, drinking and shopping opportunities, plus the chance to spot dolphins off the side of the ship.

Return journey: Dublin to Holyhead

Itinerary

Sample itinerary: Take the 1715 fast ferry from Holyhead and arrive in Dublin at 1910, in time for an evening meal. Price: From £25 (£15 for under 16s) single Book a ferry ticket from Holyhead to Dublin with Stena Line Book a ferry ticket from Holyhead to Dublin with Irish Ferries Book a Sail Rail ticket from UK railway stations to Irish destinations
How to travel to the port:	The easiest way for foot passengers to reach the port is to take the train to Holyhead, the train station is adjacent to the ferry terminal, so it is a quick and easy transfer from the train station exit to the ferry check-in. There are regular mainline rail services to Holyhead train station (including up to 5 trains a day from London Euston and various services from Chester, Crewe and Birmingham). Sail Rail (a partnership between a number of the UK’s train companies, ferry operators and Irish Rail), offers cheap deals that combine train travel from rail stations throughout the UK to Holyhead with the Dublin ferry crossing included in the price of the ticket. Holyhead Port facilities: Bureau de change, cafés, toilets, disabled access, baby changing.	Transfer time: It is just a short walk from the station platforms to the ferry check-in.
The Ferry Crossing:	Holyhead to Dublin Irish Ferries run 2 normal services (at 0240 arriving Dublin 0555 and 1410 arriving Dublin 1725) and 2 fast services (1200 arriving 1349 and 1715 arriving 1915) daily year round. Stena Line runs 4 services a day Monday to Saturday, at 0230 (arriving 0545), 0820 (arriving 1135), 1350 (arriving 1705) and 2130 (arriving 0045). On Sundays there are services at 0230 (arriving 0545), 1350 (arriving 1705) and 2030 (no foot passengers carried).	Frequency of service: Up to 8 ferries per day Operator: Irish Ferries, Stena Line Journey time: From 1 hour 55 minutes
Onward travel from the port:	Fáilte go Baile Átha Cliath (Welcome to Dublin) There is a bus service (local bus number 53, and a dedicated shuttle service) from Dublin Port to the Busaras (central bus station - for onward bus connections), which is located next to Connolly station in Dublin City Centre, it takes around 20 minutes and costs €2.50. If you are heading to Heuston station, which costs €1.50 on the LUAS tram from Connolly, to connect for the bus service to the port. Connolly and Heuston stations are the main stations for services across the country. Pearse station is a short walk across the river from the Busaras (or 2 stops on the DART suburban rail network from Connolly). Alternatively you can take a taxi (approx €10) from the port to city centre destinations. For more information on rail journeys to the rest of Ireland see Irish Rail. For other articles on rail and ferry journeys to and from Ireland see: Tips on Visiting Ireland Top ten green holidays in Ireland How to travel to and from Ireland without flying Kingfisher Cycling Trail, Ireland Dublin's coastal walks and trains Getting home to Ireland in the snow