Port of Holyhead
Anglesey’s Rail-and-Sail Gateway to Ireland
Holyhead, on Anglesey in North Wales, is the UK’s main port for Dublin, served by Irish Ferries and Stena Line. The railway station is built into the ferry terminal, making it the classic rail-and-sail route between London, the North West and Dublin.
Ferries from Port of Holyhead
2 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | 2h 15m – 3h 15m | Irish Ferries, Stena Line | Cars & foot |
| Dublin | 3h 15m | Irish Ferries, Stena Line | Cars & foot |
Sailing patterns from Port of Holyhead
- 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
- Holyhead → Dublin
Stena Line sails 8 times a day (Stena Adventurer and Stena Estrid), taking 3 hours 15 minutes; Irish Ferries adds four cruise-ferry sailings a day each way.
Source: Stena Line and Irish Ferries Holyhead–Dublin route pages, checked 2026-10-03
Passenger Terminals
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Holyhead station adjoins the terminal: Avanti West Coast to London Euston and Transport for Wales services to Chester and Manchester
The A55 North Wales Expressway runs directly to the port
Before You Travel
- From 28 September 2026, Stena Line and Irish Ferries require every passenger (any age or nationality) on sailings between Ireland and Wales to show a valid passport or Irish passport card at check-in, because of UK Border Force rules. Other photo ID is not accepted.
- Routes between Great Britain and Northern Ireland are not affected by this change.
Advice last reviewed 2026-09-24. Border rules change, so check official guidance before travelling.
Foot-passenger parking is available near the station and terminal. Spaces can be limited at peak times.
We have not confirmed public EV charging inside the port. Chargers are available on Anglesey and along the A55.
Ferry Routes from Port of Holyhead
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Port of Holyhead.