Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin

Departing from the dynamic town of Holyhead in North Wales, this is a popular route among holidaymakers for weekend trips and longer stays. Irish Ferries and Stena operate regular services on this route with crossings four times daily. Travelling on the Dublin Swift Fast Ferry with Irish Ferries will take approximately one hour and forty minutes and the boat itself is well equipped for the speedy trip with comfortable bars, lounges and restaurants. The crossing with Stena on either the Adventurer or Nordica will take approximately three hours and fifteen minutes. You can relax in more luxurious surroundings as both boats have an array of entertainment including a cinema, kids play areas, discounted shopping, bars and restaurants.

Situated on Ireland’s east coast, Dublin Port is the largest in the country and sees 1.3 million tourists pass through it yearly. The port itself boasts passenger amenities including a coffee shop, toilets and baby changing facilities and is two miles from the city centre. Reliable and reasonable transport links including bus, rail and taxi services make it easily accessible.

One of Europe’s most exciting capital cities – Dublin enjoys a reputation as a hidden gem in shopping with exclusive boutiques and jewellery stores or you can immerse yourself in the rich arts culture by visiting the Writer’s Museum on Parnell Square or the historic Abbey Theatre. You could also take in the country’s political and royal heritage with a trip to the Aras An Uachtarain (President’s Resident) or Malahide Castle, eight miles North of the city and easily accessible by bus. After taking in the vast sights and attractions the city has to offer, what better than a refreshing trip to the world famous Guinness Factory? As well as being a vibrant city in itself, Dublin is also well positioned in relation to the rest of the country and offers great transport links to the rest of the country – from bus links and car hire to the quieter Southern regions like Limerick and Cork to the Northern farming regions of Donegal and Sligo.