How to travel from Dublin to Holyhead

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Travel Information from Dublin to Holyhead

Distance107 km
Available travel modesFerry or coach
Ticket price range€42 - €62
Cheapest modeFerry • €42 • 3 h 30 min
Fastest modeFerry • €42 • 3 h 30 min
Popular travel companiesStena Line

Travel 107 km by ferry or coach to Holyhead from Dublin. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Stena Line among others. Travellers can even take a direct ferry from Dublin to Holyhead.

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from Dublin to Holyhead

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

Our recommendation

ferry

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
08:15AM3h35
Dublin Port
11:50AMPort of Holyhead
571One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Stena LineStena Line
08:15AM3h35
Dublin Port
11:50AMPort of Holyhead
571One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Stena LineStena Line
02:15AM3h30
Dublin Port
05:45AMPort of Holyhead
571One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Stena LineStena Line
02:45PM3h35
Dublin Port
06:20PMPort of Holyhead
631One-way
0 transfers
Stena LineStena Line
08:30PM3h31
Dublin Port
12:01AMPort of Holyhead
571One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from 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

There are 2 ways to get from Dublin to Holyhead: ferry or coach.

The cheapest way to travel to Holyhead from Dublin is a ferry with an average price of €42.

This is compared to other travel options from Dublin to Holyhead:

Taking a ferry costs €20 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of €62.

The quickest way to travel between Dublin and Holyhead is by ferry, which takes on average 3 h 30 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Getting to Holyhead by coach takes 4 h 15 min on average.

The Dublin to Holyhead distance is approximately 107 km.

The average frequency per day from Dublin to Holyhead is:

  • Around 2 coaches per day.
  • 4 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Dublin to Holyhead:

  • Most travellers who buy a coach ticket from Dublin to Holyhead depart from Dublin, Busáras to Holyhead, Port.
  • Most travellers board their ferry from Dublin Port and arrive in Port of Holyhead.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dublin to Holyhead:

  • You can travel between Dublin and Holyhead by ferry with Stena Line or Irish Ferries. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €42 with Stena Line from Dublin to Holyhead.

Yes, there are direct services available from Dublin to Holyhead with the following travel companies:

  • 4 direct ferries per day with Stena Line or Irish Ferries.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Holyhead as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Dublin and Holyhead.

Looking to extend your trip from Dublin to Holyhead? Many Omio customers who go from Dublin to Holyhead usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like London, Liverpool, Manchester or Chester. If you're looking to explore London, Liverpool, Manchester or Chester from Holyhead, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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