Irish Ferries departure times
| From Holyhead | 01:30, 07:30, 13:15, 19:30 |
|---|---|
| From Dublin | 01:15, 07:30, 13:45, 19:45 |
| Crossing | about 3 h 30 min |
| Ships | James Joyce, Ulysses |
| Dublin terminal | Terminal 1 |
| Latest check-in | 30 minutes before departure |
Times from our archive of the next 14 days.
Is the Dublin Swift running?
No. The Dublin Swift fast ferry, which used to cross in roughly two hours, does not run on this route in 2026; all Irish Ferries sailings are made by cruise ferries. Some travel sites still describe the fast ferry – our timetable shows only what is actually bookable.
Sources: Ferryhopper · boards.ie
Irish Ferries vs Stena today
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Lowest fare our check found for each sailing (checked on Thu 15 Oct). Final price on the booking page.
Good to know
- Passport: Irish Ferries also requires a valid passport on its routes between Ireland and Britain since 28 September 2026. Details
- Pets: James Joyce has a dedicated pet area on deck.
- Night sailings: the early-morning departures from both ports suit drivers who want to arrive at the start of the day.
- Sailing updates: Irish Ferries publishes changes such as early or cancelled sailings on its website.
Sources: Irish Ferries sailing updates · Euronews, Aug 2026
All sailings today
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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