Dublin / Holyhead

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    We accept bookings for vans used for non-commercial purposes up to 6m long and 2.6m high. Any van or vehicle, regardless of size, carrying goods or equipment for commercial purposes, should book through our Freight Commercial Team. In the event of an incorrect disclosure, Irish Ferries reserve the right to re-price the booking and collect any excess, including VAT, at check-in.

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    We accept bookings for vans used for non-commercial purposes up to 6m long and 2.6m high. Any van or vehicle, regardless of size, carrying goods or equipment for commercial purposes, should book through our Freight Commercial Team. In the event of an incorrect disclosure, Irish Ferries reserve the right to re-price the booking and collect any excess, including VAT, at check-in.

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Enjoy the ease of travelling between Ireland and Britain on our Dublin/Holyhead route

  • Easy 30 minute check in
  • Up to 4 sailings daily
  • Cruise at your leisure across the Irish Sea
  • HOLYHEAD TO DUBLIN
  • DUBLIN TO HOLYHEAD
Vessel Departs Arrives
Cruise Ferry - Daily service 02.40 05.55
*Cruise Ferry - Daily service 08:15 11:45
Cruise Ferry - Daily service 14.10 17.25
*Cruise Ferry - Daily service 20:15 23:30

* Please note this service does not facilitate foot passengers

Dublin Swift services has now finished for 2023 and will return spring 2024.

Vessel Departs Arrives
*Cruise Ferry - Daily service 02.00 05.25
Cruise Ferry - Daily service 08.05 11.30
*Cruise Ferry - Daily service 14.30 18.00
Cruise Ferry - Daily service 20.55 00.20

* Please note this service does not facilitate foot passengers

Dublin Swift services has now finished for 2023 and will return spring 2024.

Ferry to Dublin & Holyhead

Taking the ferry to Ireland has never been easier. The Dublin-Holyhead route offers a direct connection between Ireland and the UK, allowing passengers to experience comfortable travel across the Irish Sea.

Bring the car aboard and enjoy the freedom of travel between Ireland and Wales. Bring the whole family including your pets.

The Dublin-Holyhead ferry is one of Irish Ferries’ most popular routes, with up to 4 sailings each day. Ferry travel offers more flexibility in terms of luggage, timing, and comfort.

Our Ferries on the Dublin Holyhead Route

Irish Ferries currently have 3 ferries on the Dublin Holyhead route.

If you’re looking to travel to Ireland or the UK in style, consider booking passage aboard the Ulysses. With two cinema screens, bars, shopping, and world-class dining, you’ll almost be sorry that the voyage is only 3 and a half hours long!

Cross the Irish Sea in just over 2 hours on the “Dublin Swift”, the only Fast Ferry on the route. There is plenty onboard to keep you and your family entertained. See what our Club Class lounge has to offer. 

Epsilon has capacity for 500 passengers. Modest facilities on board include a bar, self-service restaurant, 62 two and four berth cabins all with TV, free Wi-Fi service and 2,860 lane metres of vehicle deck parking space.

Ships on this route

  • Ulysses: Dublin - Holyhead
  • Epsilon
  • Norbay

Cruise in style across the Irish Sea 

Bigger doesn’t always mean better but with the “Ulysses”, it does. With plenty to do onboard, including 2 cinema screens, bars, shops and lots of dining options, you’re sure to have a good trip. See what our Club Class lounge has to offer, where you can relax, dine and enjoy a panoramic sea view, or book a cabin for your trip.

 

 

What's onboard

Popular with families and holidaymakers

Epsilon has capacity for 500 passengers. Modest facilities on board include a bar, self-service restaurant, 62 two and four berth cabins all with TV, free Wi-Fi service and 2,860 lane metres of vehicle deck parking space.

*Please note there is no lift in the passenger areas

What's Onboard

  • Welcome reception area 
  • Onboard shopping
  • Boylans Brasserie
  • Cafe / Bar 
  • New Click & Collect
  • TV lounge
  • Free Wifi 
  • En-suite air conditioned cabins

Introducing

The “Norbay” offers an economy class service on both our Holyhead and Dublin Port to Cherbourg routes. Please note that the Norbay has limited passenger facilities. There are no lifts to the main passenger area and access is by steep staircase only and is therefore unsuitable for a person with a disability or reduced mobility, or young children. There is a simple restaurant and bar, a basic shop/reception desk, and en-suite cabins.

*Please note there is no lift in the passenger areas, no wheelchair accessible cabins or no pet kennels available on this route.

What's Onboard

  • Welcome reception area 
  • Onboard shopping
  • Restaurant
  • Bar 
  • 2 Bed Standard Cabins

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