Holyhead–Dublin without a car

Walk on, or book train and ferry on one ticket with SailRail.

Independent comparison site – not operated by Stena Line or Irish Ferries.

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.

Passengers at the railing on the outer deck of a ferry

SailRail: train and ferry on one ticket

SailRail combines a train ticket from a British station to Holyhead with the ferry to Dublin. Holyhead station is right next to the ferry terminal.

  • Prices published by Stena Line in 2026: from £53.40 from London, from £46.70 from Chester, Manchester or Liverpool (one way).
  • Booking deadlines: advance SailRail tickets are sold until 6 pm the day before travel at stations, or until 4 pm the day before directly with Stena Line.
  • On the day: tickets bought on the day cost more.

Sources: Stena Line: Rail & Sail · Avanti West Coast · Seat61

Check-in as a foot passenger

  • Stena Line, Holyhead: at least 40 minutes before departure.
  • Irish Ferries: latest check-in 30 minutes before departure.
  • Passport: required for every passenger. Details
  • In Dublin: Irish Ferries uses Terminal 1, Stena Line Terminal 2. Getting into town

Sailings today

Fares shown come from our daily check and may include a vehicle; foot passenger fares are usually lower. The booking page shows the exact price for your party.

01:30
arr 05:00
Irish Ferries
Ulysses · cabins
fare found€344
departed
04:00
arr 07:30
Stena LineCheapest
Cruise ferry
fare found€340
departed
07:30
arr 11:00
Irish Ferries
James Joyce · cabins
fare found€365
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10:00
arr 13:30
Stena Line
Cruise ferry
fare found€365
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13:15
arr 16:45
Irish Ferries
Ulysses · cabins
fare found€354
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16:00
arr 19:30
Stena Line
Cruise ferry
fare found€345
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19:30
arr 23:00
Irish Ferries
Cruise ferry
fare found€351
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22:15
arr 01:45 +1
Stena LineCheapest
Cruise ferry
fare found€340
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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.

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