How to get to Holyhead from Dublin

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Compare ferry for Dublin to Holyhead

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Holyhead among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of £43 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 4h 20m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £43, while a ferry costs an average of £43.

Distance: 107 km

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4h 20m

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from Dublin to Holyhead

How to get to Holyhead from Dublin by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Dublin to Holyhead is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Stena LineStena Line
    22:303h30
    Dublin Port
    2:00Port of Holyhead
    £321One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Stena LineStena Line
    22:303h30
    Dublin Port
    2:00Port of Holyhead
    £321One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Stena LineStena Line
    22:303h30
    Dublin Port
    2:00Port of Holyhead
    £321One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Stena LineStena Line
    4:303h30
    Dublin Port
    8:00Port of Holyhead
    £321One-way
    0 changes
  • Irish FerriesIrish Ferries
    19:453h30
    Dublin Port
    23:15Port of Holyhead
    £401One-way
    0 changes
  • Stena LineStena Line
    16:303h30
    Dublin Port
    20:00Port of Holyhead
    £401One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Dublin to Holyhead

Travel to Holyhead easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dublin to Holyhead.

FAQs
You can travel between Dublin and Holyhead by ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Dublin to Holyhead is a ferry with an average price of £43.
The fastest way to travel from Dublin to Holyhead is by ferry with an average journey time of 4h 20m.

Other travel options to Holyhead take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 17m.

The Dublin to Holyhead distance is approximately 107 km.
The average frequency per day from Dublin to Holyhead is:
  • Around 7 ferries per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dublin and Holyhead as scheduled services by ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dublin to Holyhead:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Dublin, Busáras and arrive in Holyhead, Port.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Dublin Port and arrive in Port of Holyhead.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dublin to Holyhead, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Alibus to go to Holyhead by coach.
  • Travel with Stena Line, Irish Ferries, Irish Ferries to go to Holyhead by ferry.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dublin to Holyhead:
  • 7 direct ferries per day with Stena Line, Irish Ferries, Irish Ferries.
Omio customers who travel from Dublin to Holyhead often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Manchester, Belfast, Chester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Holyhead and these popular destinations at a great price.

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