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Ferries from Wales

Choose Holyhead, Fishguard or Pembroke for Ireland, and discover the seasonal passenger boats to Caldey and Bardsey.

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Aerial view of Holyhead ferry port and harbour on Anglesey
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Holyhead to Dublin

Irish Ferries, Stena Line · About 2h 15m fast ferry; around 3h 15m+ cruise ferry

Departure ports and destinations

Tenby Harbour

Tenby

Wales, United Kingdom

Plan the route that fits your journey

Wales gives motorists and foot passengers three principal gateways to the Republic of Ireland. Holyhead serves Dublin from Anglesey; Fishguard and Pembroke serve Rosslare in the south-east. Start by deciding which Irish arrival port puts you nearest your destination, then compare the drive or train journey through Wales.

Holyhead is convenient for the A55 North Wales corridor and for rail journeys connecting with the ferry terminal. Fishguard and Pembroke suit south Wales and travellers continuing through Wexford towards Cork or Waterford. A return through a different Welsh port can make sense on a touring holiday, but compare separate tickets and the extra road mileage.

Wales also has small passenger-boat journeys with a very different purpose. Caldey Island boats leave Tenby during the visitor season, while Bardsey trips use Porth Meudwy near Aberdaron. These are weather-sensitive island visits; a car stays on the mainland and the day must fit the return boat.

Practical planning

Holyhead to Dublin

Compare Stena Line’s cruise ferries with Irish Ferries’ conventional and selected fast-ferry sailings. Vehicle, bicycle and foot-passenger rules are attached to the specific carrier and departure.

South Wales to Rosslare

Fishguard and Pembroke are separate terminals operated by different ferry companies. Use the departure named on the booking rather than a general Pembrokeshire port search.

Documents and local connections

Carrier identification rules apply even within the Common Travel Area. Since 28 September 2026, Stena Line’s Republic of Ireland routes and Irish Ferries’ Ireland–Britain routes require a valid passport, with any accepted passport-card option governed by the carrier’s terms.