How to travel from Dublin to Holyhead

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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 prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 3h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $45, and a ferry costs an average of $45.

Distance: 66 miles (107 km)

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Driving

$69

Average price

Cheapest

$43

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 20m

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1h 0m

Additional time*

3h 2m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Stena Line

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The cheapest way to travel from Dublin to Holyhead is a ferry with an average price of $69 (€56).
The fastest way to travel from Dublin to Holyhead is by ferry with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Holyhead take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 47m.

Yes, you can take a ferry between Dublin and Holyhead.
We recommend using the ferry as it is the most popular way to get from Dublin to Holyhead among Omio's users.

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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 Line
    3:30 PM3h30
    Dublin
    7:00 PMHolyhead
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Stena Line
    3:30 PM3h30
    Dublin
    7:00 PMHolyhead
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Stena Line
    3:30 PM3h30
    Dublin
    7:00 PMHolyhead
    $451One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Stena Line
    3:30 AM3h30
    Dublin
    7:00 AMHolyhead
    $481One-way
    0 transfers
  • Irish Ferries
    1:45 PM3h30
    Dublin
    5:15 PMHolyhead
    $541One-way
    0 transfers
  • Irish Ferries
    7:45 PM3h30
    Dublin
    11:15 PMHolyhead
    $541One-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
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 $69 (€56).
The fastest way to travel from Dublin to Holyhead is by ferry with an average journey time of 3h 20m.

Other travel options to Holyhead take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 47m.

The distance from Dublin to Holyhead is approximately 66 miles (107 km).
The average frequency per day from Dublin to Holyhead is:
  • Around 8 ferries per day.
  • Around 2 buses 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:
  • Buses mostly depart from Dublin, Port 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 bus.
  • 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:
  • 8 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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