Dublin ferry port

Which terminal, where to park and how to get into the city – for sailings to and from Holyhead.

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Passport required: since 28 September 2026 every passenger on this route needs a valid passport (Irish passport cards accepted). Full rules

No fast ferry in 2026: all sailings are cruise ferries, about 3½ hours.

Ferry berth with waiting lanes at a harbour

Terminal 1 or Terminal 2?

OperatorTerminal
Irish FerriesTerminal 1
Stena LineTerminal 2

Check your booking: going to the wrong terminal costs time at check-in.

Getting into the city

  • Bus: Dublin Bus route 53 serves Terminal 1.
  • By car: Dublin Port connects to the M50 through the Dublin Port Tunnel. The M50 uses barrier-free tolling: if you don't have a tag or account, pay online by 8 pm the following day.

Sources: dublin.de: ferries to Dublin · eFlow (M50)

Parking

Parking at the ferry port is listed at about €9 per 24 hours or €50 per week (as published in 2026). Check current rates before you travel.

Sources: dublin.de

Sailings from Dublin

01:15
arr 04:45
Irish Ferries
Cruise ferry
fare found€276
departed
04:30
arr 08:00
Stena LineCheapest
Cruise ferry
fare found€275
departed
07:30
arr 11:00
Irish Ferries
Ulysses · cabins
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10:15
arr 13:45
Stena Line
Cruise ferry
fare found€307
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13:45
arr 17:15
Irish Ferries
James Joyce · cabins
fare found–
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16:30
arr 20:00
Stena Line
Cruise ferry
fare found€295
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19:45
arr 23:15
Irish Ferries
Ulysses · cabins
fare found–
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22:30
arr 02:00 +1
Stena Line
Cruise ferry
fare found€282
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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.

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Where to stay near Dublin port

Many sailings leave at night or arrive early in the morning. A room near the terminal saves a long drive before check-in.

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