Alongside Irish Ferries services, Stena Line also runs crossings on this route. You can find the complete timetable with all departures here.
Irish Ferries Holyhead-Dublin timetable
Holyhead Departure times & Dublin Departure times
● 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 Holyhead Port
Irish Ferries Holyhead Departures
Ferry company Irish Ferries operates three different ships on the route between Holyhead and Dublin. In the timetable, you can view today’s departure and arrival times for the ferries Dublin Swift, Ulysses, and James Joyce. By changing the date, you can also check the timetable for other days.
Timetable Dublin Port
Irish Ferries Dublin Departures
Here you can find the timetable for Irish Ferries departures and arrivals from Dublin Port.
About the schedule
- Irish Ferries operate on a regular timetable, except for the Dublin Swift. The departures from this fast ferry may vary during the low season or due to weather conditions and scheduled maintenance.
- If certain sailings are not yet visible in the timetable, this usually means that schedules for that period have not been released. This often happens toward the end of the year while new timetables are being finalised.
- This page provides the official Irish Ferries timetable for the Holyhead–Dublin route. For comparison, you may also view combined timetables that include both Irish Ferries and Stena Line sailings.
If you can’t find a specific sailing, check our live ferry tracker to see whether the vessel is currently operating or docked in port.
Please note that all sailings are subject to change depending on weather and operational conditions.
Changes in the sailing schedules
Sailings across the Irish Sea are occasionally subject to delay or cancellation, most commonly as a result of adverse weather conditions.
While the larger conventional ferries (Ulysses and James Joyce) are generally able to maintain their schedules during periods of strong wind, the fast catamaran vessels are more sensitive to stormy conditions. They may be suspended earlier for safety reasons. Passengers are advised to consult the sailing updates page for the most recent information regarding departures.
Departing with Irish Ferries? Allow some extra check-in time
On the Holyhead – Dublin route, Irish Ferries’ check-in windows are relatively short. Passengers travelling by car or on foot must check in no later than 30 minutes before departure. Coach drivers and group leaders should allow up to one hour before departure to complete the necessary procedures.
To avoid stress or delays (especially during peak travel periods, adverse weather, or busy port operations), it’s strongly recommended that you arrive well ahead of the latest check-in time.
