Holyhead-Dublin Ferry Timetable
Holyhead Departure times & Dublin Departure times
● The fast catamaran ferry of Irish Ferries, the Dublin Swift, is out of service on this route during the late season. It will resume operation as summer approaches.
Depart from Holyhead with arrival in Dublin
Holyhead Ferry Departures
Departure – Arrival
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*Does not sail on Sundays
Travel between Holyhead and Dublin by ferry includes multiple sailings every day. The services operate on a fixed timetable, with the exception of the Dublin Swift Ferry, whose departures can be more irregular due to low season, weather conditions, or maintenance. Thanks to the short check-in times, you can travel quickly with your own vehicle between Wales and Ireland.
Crossing Duration
Sailings with Irish Ferries take around 3 hours 30 minutes, while Stena Line is slightly faster at about 3 hours 15 minutes.
Irish Ferries also offers the Dublin Swift, a fast ferry that makes the crossing in just around 2 hours.
Check-in Holyhead
When planning your trip, it is important to take the latest check-in times into account and allow some extra time for possible delays. Please note that Stena Line and Irish Ferries, sailing from Holyhead, have different check-in requirements.
Depart from Holyhead with arrival in Dublin
Dublin Departures
Departure – Arrival
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*Does not sail on Sundays
Ferries from Dublin to Holyhead run several times daily on a fixed timetable, with crossing times of about 3 to 3.5 hours. Only the Dublin Swift may vary due to season or weather.
Crossing Duration
On the return trip from Dublin to Holyhead, Stena Line is slightly quicker. Sailings with Irish Ferries take around 3 hours 30 minutes, while Stena Line completes the crossing in about 3 hours 15 minutes. Irish Ferries also operates the Dublin Swift, a fast ferry that completes the journey in approximately 2 hours.
Check-in Dublin
For sailings from Dublin, remember to check the latest check-in times and allow extra time for delays, as they may differ between Stena Line and Irish Ferries.
Changes in the sailing schedules
Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a ferry to be delayed or cancelled, often due to weather conditions. The Irish Sea can be quite rough, as many storms arrive from the southwest. In general, the larger ferries will continue to operate in strong winds longer than the fast catamaran vessels. For the latest sailing updates, please consult our ferry company pages.