Ferry to Ireland

If you are looking for a ferry to Ireland, then you've come to the right place. The port of Holyhead on Anglesey is an ideal place to catch a fast ferry to Ireland.

The Holyhead to Dublin ferry is convenient because you can be in the Irish capital within 100 minutes or so.

Did you say 100 minutes? Yes, that's right. You have a choice of fast ferry from Holyhead which either takes you to Dublin City or to Dun Laoghaire harbour, a few miles south of the capital.

Or you can take a bigger ship - some call it a superferry, others a cruise ferry. The bigger ship takes between 3 1/4 and 3 1/2 hours for the crossing.

Over the years I have travelled this route on ferries of different shapes and sizes, some good and others not so good. Every journey though was exciting in its own way, as there is much to see from the ship as you cross the Irish Sea.

Travel Directions

If you are arriving in Holyhead by rail, it couldn't be simpler. As soon as you get off the train, just follow the signs for the ferry terminal. It's as easy as 1-2-3!

By road, you will most likely enter Holyhead on the main truck route, the A55. At the main traffic lights at the bridge, you take the right turning, cross the bridge and slip into the left hand lane. Take this left turn and go straight across the roundabout. And you're there!

Sailing Times

From Holyhead:(Daily)

dep 02.30 arr 06.45 (Dublin City)(cruise)

dep 02.50 arr 06.05 (Dublin City)(cruise)

dep 08.55 arr 10.35 (Dun Laoghaire)(fast)

dep 09.50 arr 11.39 (Dublin City) (fast)

dep 13.45 arr 15.24 (Dun Laoghaire)(fast)
(Daily until 1 May and Fri-Sun between 2 May and 24 Sep)

dep 14.30 arr 17.45 (Dublin City)(cruise)

dep 15.00 arr 18.15 (Dublin City)(cruise)

dep 15.15 arr 17.04 (Dublin City)(cruise)

dep 16.00 arr 17.39 (Dun Laoghaire)(fast)
(Mon-Thu 2 May-24 Sep and daily from 25 Sep)
dep 18.30 arr 20.09 (Dun Laoghaire)(fast)
(Daily until 1 May and Fri-Sun between 2 May and 24 Sep)

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One top tip is to book early if it all possible at least 28 days in advance. The ferry companies will offer discounts if you plan ahead.

Also remember that they have a no smoking policy onboard, though it is possible to go on deck if you want to smoke.

Always look out for special rates for family packages and for certain sailings.

You should note that there is a �2 fuel surcharge per adult single travelling on these routes.

And a nice bonus for cyclists is that your bicycle goes FREE!

We hope you find the right ferry to Ireland for your plans, whether for business or pleasure.

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