Irish Ferries Holyhead-Dublin timetable
Holyhead Departure times & Dublin Departure times
Alongside Irish Ferries services, Stena Line also runs crossings on this route. You can find the complete timetable with all departures here.
Depart from Holyhead with arrival in Dublin
Holyhead Departures Irish Ferries
Departure – Arrival
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Whether you’re checking today’s or tomorrow’s departure and arrival times, Irish Ferries operates every day on a fixed schedule between Holyhead and Dublin. The only exception is the Dublin Swift fast ferry, which is occasionally cancelled, particularly during the winter months.
Crossing Duration
Cruiseferry sailings with Irish Ferries take around 3 hours 30 minutes. Irish Ferries also offers the Dublin Swift, a fast ferry that makes the crossing in just around 2 hours.
Check-in Holyhead
It is important to take the latest check-in times into account and allow some extra time for possible delays.
Depart from Holyhead with arrival in Dublin
Dublin Departures Irish Ferries
Departure – Arrival
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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, sailings with Irish Ferries take around 3 hours 30 minutes. Dublin Swift 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.
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.