How to travel from Holyhead to Dublin

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Compare ferry for Holyhead to Dublin

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Holyhead to Dublin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the ferry, with an average ticket price of €51 For those with little time, consider booking a ferry, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €51, while a ferry costs an average of €51.

Distance: 107 km

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€51

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Cheapest

€101

Average price

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4h 22m

Average total duration

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3h 22m

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3h 1m

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The cheapest way to travel from Holyhead to Dublin is a ferry with an average price of €51.
The fastest way to travel from Holyhead to Dublin is by ferry with an average journey time of 4h 22m.

Other travel options to Dublin take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 17m.

Yes, you can take a ferry between Holyhead and Dublin.

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from Holyhead to Dublin

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

Our recommendation

ferry

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

  • Stena LineStena Line
    4:00 AM3h30
    Port of Holyhead
    7:30 AMDublin Port
    361One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Stena LineStena Line
    4:00 AM3h30
    Port of Holyhead
    7:30 AMDublin Port
    361One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Stena LineStena Line
    4:00 AM3h30
    Port of Holyhead
    7:30 AMDublin Port
    361One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Stena LineStena Line
    10:15 PM3h30
    Port of Holyhead
    1:45 AMDublin Port
    361One-way
    0 transfers
  • Irish FerriesIrish Ferries
    1:30 AM3h30
    Port of Holyhead
    5:00 AMDublin Port
    441One-way
    0 transfers
  • Irish FerriesIrish Ferries
    7:30 AM3h30
    Port of Holyhead
    11:00 AMDublin Port
    441One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Holyhead to Dublin

Travel to Dublin 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 Holyhead to Dublin.

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You can travel between Holyhead and Dublin by ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Holyhead to Dublin is a ferry with an average price of €51.
The fastest way to travel from Holyhead to Dublin is by ferry with an average journey time of 4h 22m.

Other travel options to Dublin take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 17m.

The Holyhead to Dublin distance is approximately 107 km.
The average frequency per day from Holyhead to Dublin is:
  • Around 5 ferries per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

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

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