Parking at the port
- Two long-stay car parks: car park 1 for vehicles up to 2.4 m high, car park 2 up to 2.1 m. Payment is handled by Horizon Parking.
- Drop-off: short-stay parking is limited to 20 minutes.
- Electric cars: while charging, the first two hours are free.
Taller campervans should check the height limits before arriving.
Sources: Stena Line: Holyhead port
Check-in
| Stena Line | Irish Ferries | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest check-in | Foot passengers at least 40 min before departure | 30 min before departure |
| Document | Valid passport for every passenger (since 28 September 2026) | |
Drivers: check your booking confirmation for the vehicle check-in time.
Sources: Stena Line: check-in · Irish Ferries
Arriving by train
Holyhead railway station sits right next to the ferry terminal, at the end of the North Wales Coast Line. With a SailRail ticket you can book the train and the ferry together. Foot passengers & SailRail
Reduced berth capacity
Storm Darragh damaged the port in December 2024. Since reopening it has been working with fewer berths, and individual sailings have been moved or delayed at short notice. On the day of travel, check the sailing updates of your operator.
Sources: Daily Post, June 2026 · RTÉ, Jan 2026
Sailings from Holyhead
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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Where to stay near Holyhead 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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