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Vehicle sizes at Stena Line
| Category | Max. length | Max. height | Max. width |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low car | 4.7 m or 6 m | 2 m | 2.1 m |
| High car | 6 m | 3 m | 2.1 m |
| Motorhome, campervan, minibus | 12 m | 4 m | 2.6 m |
| Trailer or caravan | 12 m | 4 m | 2.6 m |
| Van or horsebox (private use) | 12 m | – | |
- Measure everything: roof boxes and bikes count towards height and length. Booking the wrong category can cost extra or mean waiting for space.
- Commercial goods or vehicles over these limits must be booked as freight.
- Bicycles: one per person; e-bike batteries stay on the bike on the car deck.
Sources: Stena Line: vehicle categories
Check-in and boarding
- Stena Line: check-in for cars closes 30 minutes before departure. If you miss it, Stena puts you on the next available sailing.
- Irish Ferries: latest check-in 30 minutes before departure.
- Passports: every passenger in the car needs a valid passport. Rules
- Car deck: closed during the crossing. Take what you need for 3½ hours with you.
- Holyhead: car parks, height limits and EV charging are on our port page.
Sources: Stena Line: check-in · Irish Ferries: sailing updates
Driving off in Dublin
- Dublin Port Tunnel links the port with the M1 and M50. Cars pay €14 southbound on weekdays 6–10 am and €12 northbound on weekdays 4–7 pm (2026); other times are cheaper.
- M50: barrier-free toll. Without a tag or video account a car pays €3.80 (2026), online at eflow.ie by 8 pm the day after your journey.
- Speed limits in Ireland are in km/h, in Britain in mph. Both drive on the left.
Sources: TII: tolls from 1 January 2026 · eFlow (M50) · Odo: toll roads Ireland
Sailings and fares today
Fares from our daily check, usually for a car with passengers. The price search shows the exact fare for your vehicle.
Lowest fare our check found for each sailing (checked on Thu 15 Oct). Final price on the booking page. Local time – the same in Wales and Ireland.
Lowest fare our check found for each sailing (checked on Fri 16 Oct). Final price on the booking page. Local time – the same in Wales and Ireland.
Lowest fare our check found for each sailing (checked on Sat 17 Oct). Final price on the booking page. Local time – the same in Wales and Ireland.
Lowest fare our check found for each sailing (checked on Wed 14 Oct). Final price on the booking page. Local time – the same in Wales and Ireland.
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Questions about cars and motorhomes
How much is the Holyhead–Dublin car ferry?
It depends on the day, the time and your party. Our price check shows the lowest fare we found for each sailing; the price search above gives the exact fare for your car and passengers.
Can I take a motorhome or campervan to Ireland on this route?
Yes. Stena Line takes motorhomes, campervans and minibuses up to 12 m long, 4 m high and 2.6 m wide. They must be registered as a motorhome or campervan. Irish Ferries also carries motorhomes; choose the vehicle type when you book.
Does a roof box or bike rack count?
Yes. Stena Line measures the total height and length including roof boxes, bikes and all other accessories. A car over 2 m high is a “high car”.
When does check-in close for cars?
Stena Line closes car check-in 30 minutes before departure. Irish Ferries: latest check-in 30 minutes before departure. Your booking confirmation shows the time for your sailing.
Are there tolls when I drive off the ferry in Dublin?
Yes, two are common. The Dublin Port Tunnel costs €14 southbound on weekday mornings (6–10 am) and €12 northbound on weekday afternoons (4–7 pm), less at other times. The M50 ring road has no barrier: without an account you pay online by 8 pm the next day (€3.80 for a car in 2026).