Getting to Dublin by Ferry

Getting to Dublin by sea couldn't be easier. Regular, scheduled ferry services operate between Ireland and the UK bringing both foot passengers and cars and other vehicles into the city through Dublin’s two ferry ports, Dublin Port and Dun Laoghaire.

Dun Laoghaire is six miles south of the city centre. The DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transport) train service will take you to and from the centre in less than half an hour. Dublin Port is closer to the centre and is served by the local number 53 bus and by special buses meeting arrivals to the Port.

Irish Ferries operate from Dublin Port to Holyhead, Wales, with two vessels; the cruise ferry, Ulysses, the world's largest car ferry, or the Dublin Swift. Ulysses makes two return sailings a day (departures at 09.45 and 21.35) and has a journey time of just over three hours. The Dublin Swift has three daily sailings and takes one hour and forty-five minutes. Please contact Irish Ferries for specific information as adjustments to the times of sailings are sometimes necessary.
Tel: +353 1 8552222
info@irishferries.com
www.irishferries.com

Stena Line's HSS (High speed Sea Service) operates from Dun Laoghaire to Holyhead, Wales, in just 99 minutes, that's twice the speed of a conventional ferry. There are currently three sailings daily. Stena Line also operates a conventional ferry service from Dublin Port to Holyhead with one sailing daily.
Tel: +353 1 2047777
www.stenaline.com

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