Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin

Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin at a glance

The ferry from Holyhead to Dublin in numbers, as operated by Irish Ferries and Stena Line: around 3 hours 15 minutes at sea, about 110 km, 4-6 a day, on large ferries with car decks. Departure from Holyhead ferry port (about 190 km from Liverpool); arrival at Dublin Port. We offer foot-passenger tickets, vehicle tickets and cabins or reserved seats where the ship has them.

• Route: Holyhead to Dublin (about 110 km by sea)
• Operator: Irish Ferries and Stena Line
• Crossing time: about 3 hours 15 minutes
• Vessels: large ferries with car decks
• Frequency: 4-6 a day
• Departure port: Holyhead ferry port (about 190 km from Liverpool)
• Arrival port: Dublin Port
• Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation in the WhatsApp chat, e-ticket by message

Dublin ferries leave from Holyhead in north Wales, about a two and a half hour drive from Liverpool, and we can book the road transfer with the ticket.

How much does the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin cost?

The cost of the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin depends on the operator, the type of vessel, the date, whether you travel as a foot passenger or with a car, and the seat or cabin you choose. A conventional ferry is cheaper than a high-speed one; a summer Saturday costs more than a weekday in May; a car adds a vehicle fare; a cabin on an overnight sailing adds more. That is why Haqqi Tours does not print a price: we check the live fares for your exact date and send the real cost on WhatsApp, with the options side by side.

The figure we send is the total: passengers, vehicle, seats or cabin and port fees. If a slower sailing an hour later is cheaper, we say so; on this route the conventional ferry is often the best value for a family.

Cheapest ferry ticket from Holyhead to Dublin: how to pay less

A cheap Holyhead to Dublin ferry ticket is not luck - it is the right boat on the right day. Here is how we find it:

• Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and frequently more scenic
• Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
• Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares
• Let us know if your dates are flexible; moving by a day often changes the fare
• Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date
• Price the crossing with and without the car - for two people a rental at the other end is sometimes cheaper

When you fill in the form, say if you can move your dates. We compare the sailings around them and send the cheapest Holyhead to Dublin ferry first, then the alternatives.

How to book ferry tickets from Holyhead to Dublin with Haqqi Tours

Booking a ferry from Holyhead to Dublin with us takes minutes and one conversation. Fill in the short form on this page with your dates, one-way or return, the number of adults and children and whether you bring a vehicle. Our booking desk messages you by WhatsApp to check your booking: we finalise the sailings that day, the vessel, the seats or cabin and the cost. You choose, we book, and the electronic ticket arrives in the same chat.

• Step 1 - complete the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you through WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Dublin

Haqqi Tours also provides what happens around the ferry: a private transfer from your hotel to Holyhead ferry port (about 190 km from Liverpool) with your suitcases, a driver waiting at Dublin Port, and tours in Dublin. Mention it in the WhatsApp chat and it goes on the same confirmation.

Timetable and season of the Holyhead to Dublin ferry

4-6 a day - that is how often the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin runs, with more departures in summer and fewer, sometimes weather-dependent, in winter. Allow about 3 hours 15 minutes at sea plus check-in at the port. Timetables change between seasons, so we send the exact departures for your date rather than a list that may be out of date.

Sea conditions matter on this route: strong winds can delay or cancel high-speed boats while the conventional ferries keep sailing. When the forecast is poor we tell you and, if you prefer, book the steadier vessel.

Departure: Holyhead ferry port (about 190 km from Liverpool)

Your crossing starts at Holyhead ferry port (about 190 km from Liverpool). Large ports have several gates and the boarding gate is announced on the boards and on the ticket; we send the gate and the check-in time with your confirmation. A private transfer with Haqqi Tours takes you and the luggage to the right gate.

• Foot passengers: at the port 45-60 minutes before departure; vehicles 60-90 minutes
• Keep the electronic ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
• Luggage is carried free within the operator's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck
• Cafés, kiosks and waiting halls at Holyhead ferry port (about 190 km from Liverpool); some fast boats board only minutes before sailing

Arrival: Dublin Port

Arrival is at Dublin Port. Dublin is the Irish capital of Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse, Temple Bar and the Georgian squares. We can have a Haqqi Tours driver at the pier with your name, or tell you the best way to your hotel by bus or taxi. If you brought the car, the road out of the port is signposted for the main routes.

Onward journeys from Dublin - another ferry, a flight or a train the same day - can be added to the booking; tell us and we time the crossing to fit.

On board the Holyhead to Dublin ferry: seats, cabins, cars and luggage

What is the Holyhead to Dublin ferry like on board? Large ferries with car decks, with airline-style seats, lounges, a café or restaurant and open decks on the larger ships; overnight vessels add cabins with beds and showers. Cars, motorbikes and bicycles travel on the vehicle deck and you go up to the passenger decks for the crossing. Luggage is not weighed; you keep it with you or on the racks. Haqqi Tours explains the seat and cabin options for the exact ship you are booking so you pay for what you will use.

• Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths
• Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries
• Vehicles on the car deck - give us the car's length and height when booking
• Children's fares by age; infants generally free

Things to do in Dublin after the ferry

Dublin is the Irish capital of Trinity College, the Guinness Storehouse, Temple Bar and the Georgian squares. Start with Christ Church Cathedral, St Stephen's Green and Kilmainham Gaol, then Phoenix Park and Dublin Zoo and the National Museum of Ireland. A tip from our desk: Dublin Airport has two terminals, so let us know your airline and flight number; if you continue into Northern Ireland carry your passport or photo ID.

Haqqi Tours offers guided tours, tickets, transfers and private drivers in Dublin; ask when you book the ferry and we send the options.

Best time to take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin

May to September has the longest days and mildest weather, and Dublin is busiest around St Patrick's Day in March and in July and August; it rains at any time of year, and the M50 and the M1 are slow at weekday rush hours. For the ferry itself, late spring and early autumn bring calm seas, full timetables and reasonable fares; July and August are the busiest and the most expensive, and the windiest weeks can cancel the fast boats. Winter schedules are thinner on many crossings, so we check before you plan.

Ferry or flight from Holyhead to Dublin?

For most travellers on this route the ferry is the better way: it leaves from the port in Holyhead and lands you in Dublin itself, carries as much luggage as you can wheel and the car, and turns the journey into part of the holiday. A flight only wins when the crossing is long and time is short. Haqqi Tours arranges flights too, and says honestly which is better for your dates.

Return ferry from Dublin to Holyhead

We book the return crossing from Dublin to Holyhead just as easily, typically on the same confirmation. Round-trip fares and open returns are cheaper on many operators, so booking both directions together saves money. Tell us the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.

Why book your Holyhead to Dublin ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books ferry tickets from Holyhead to Dublin week in, week out. We provide the ticket for every passenger and vehicle, the seats or cabin you want, the cheapest fare for your travel date, and a human on WhatsApp in Arabic and English before, during and after the crossing. Around the ferry, we offer transfers to the port, tours and hotels at both ends. Send the form; we message you with sailings and the price; you decide.