Ireland · United Kingdom
Where can I go by ferry from Dublin?
3 ferry destinations from Dublin: Cherbourg, Douglas and Holyhead.
All Ferries from Dublin
Dublin → Cherbourg17h – 19h (overnight) · Irish FerriesSeveral sailings a week; timetable varies by season🚗 Cars🌙 Overnight🛂 InternationalDublin → DouglasAbout 2h 55m · Isle of Man Steam PacketPeriodic seasonal fast-craft sailings on Manannan, April to August🚗 CarsDublin → Holyhead2h 15m – 3h 15m · Irish Ferries, Stena LineStena Line advertises Superferries (Stena Adventurer and Stena Estrid) 8 times a day between Dublin and Holyhead, taking 3 hours 15 minutes🚗 Cars🛂 International
Overnight ferries from Dublin
- Cherbourg · 17h – 19h (overnight)
Plan your crossing from Dublin
- Dublin → Douglas
Periodic seasonal fast-craft sailings on Manannan, April to August
All sailings from 23 July to 1 October 2026 are cancelled because of berth disruption linked to Holyhead Port
Source: Isle of Man Steam Packet route page, checked 2026-09-28
- Dublin → Holyhead
Stena Line advertises Superferries (Stena Adventurer and Stena Estrid) 8 times a day between Dublin and Holyhead, taking 3 hours 15 minutes. Irish Ferries runs up to 4 cruise-ferry sailings a day on Ulysses (about 3½ hours), and also has the Dublin Swift fast ferry (just over 2 hours).
Source: Stena Line and Irish Ferries Dublin–Holyhead route pages, checked 2026-09-28
Getting to the ferry in Dublin
- Dublin Port Tunnel links the terminal to the M1/M50
- Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1 is on the north bank of the Liffey, about 6 km east of the city centre, and is shared with Irish Ferries
- Holyhead railway station is physically integrated into the passenger terminal
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go by ferry from Dublin?
FerryConnect lists ferries from Dublin to Cherbourg, Douglas and Holyhead. Each route page has crossing times, operators and booking options.
Can I take my car on a ferry from Dublin?
Yes, car ferries run from Dublin to Cherbourg, Douglas, Holyhead.
Are there overnight ferries from Dublin?
Yes: Dublin to Cherbourg, with cabins available on board.
How long is the ferry from Dublin to Douglas?
About 2h 55m with Isle of Man Steam Packet.
How often is the ferry from Dublin to Douglas?
Periodic seasonal fast-craft sailings on Manannan, April to August (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-28).
How long is the ferry from Dublin to Holyhead?
2h 15m – 3h 15m with Irish Ferries and Stena Line.
How often is the ferry from Dublin to Holyhead?
Stena Line advertises Superferries (Stena Adventurer and Stena Estrid) 8 times a day between Dublin and Holyhead, taking 3 hours 15 minutes (operator timetable, checked 2026-09-28).