Dublin-Holyhead
Ferry Timetable
Stay up to date with all Dublin ferry departures and Holyhead arrivals. This page brings together the latest timetables from both Irish Ferries and Stena Line.
● The fast catamaran ferry of Irish Ferries, the Dublin Swift, is currently out of service on this route. It will resume operation as summer approaches.
Timetable Dublin Ferry Port
Dublin Departures
Below is the schedule for the ferries departing from Dublin and for the boats arriving in Dublin. This overview makes it easy to check current sailing times and plan your trip accordingly. All sailings shown here operate on the Dublin–Holyhead route. By adjusting the date, you can view scheduled sailings for the next day or any other day. In addition to the departures, you can also view the ferry arrivals in Holyhead.
🔴 Stormy weather or just worried about delays? Check the latest sailing updates.
Timetable Holyhead Ferry Port
Holyhead Departures
There are usually at least seven daily departures from Holyhead, operated by both Stena Line and Irish Ferries. In the timetable below, you can view the scheduled sailings to Dublin for today.
About the schedule
- Ferries between Dublin and Holyhead operate several times a day on a fixed timetable. The only exception is the Dublin Swift Ferry, whose departure times can vary during the low season or when sailings are affected by weather or maintenance.
- If upcoming sailings from Stena Line or Irish Ferries appear missing from the timetable, it usually means that the official schedules for that period have not yet been released. This often happens towards the end of the year when new timetables are being finalised.
- This page shows an integrated timetable with all sailings from both Irish Ferries and Stena Line, giving you a clear overview of every departure. You can also view separate timetables for Stena Line and Irish Ferries if you prefer.
- Not seeing a ferry in the timetable? You can use our live ferry tracker to check whether a ship is currently sailing on the route or docked in port.
- Please note that all sailings listed in the timetable may change depending on operating conditions.
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 the sailing updates page.
Departing? Build in some extra time
All international ferry services have check-in times that must be observed. There is a latest check-in deadline to ensure sufficient time for customs, boarding, and other formalities.
On the Holyhead-Dublin route, these check-in times are relatively short. Depending on which ferry company you are travelling with, the specific check-in times are listed on these pages:
