Holyhead to Dublin Ferry

_CreeD_ · 30-04-2014 07:56PM #1

Hi Folks,

I've been out of the country for over a decade (<- excuse for ignorance

) but will be coming back for a visit in a few weeks. We're landing in the UK and were going to eventually take a ferry across from Holyhead. So just a few basic questions for anyone with recent experience on them if ye nay mind:

1. Tickets - Book online or is it okay to pick up on the day (basically do they usually sell out quickly)?
2. What are the busiest times (say morning vs. afternoon vs. evening sailings)?

Thanks in advance.

LXFlyer · 30-04-2014 08:06PM

I am guessing that you are travelling by rail in the UK?

In that case you can book a Rail/Sail combined ticket that includes the ship for a much much cheaper price than booking separate rail and ship journeys.

For Irish Ferries Holyhead/Dublin route see: http://www.irishferries.com/holidays_breaks/gb/railsail-to-ireland.asp

For Stena Line Holyhead/Dublin or Dun Laoghaire routes see:
http://www.stenaline.co.uk/ferries-to-ireland/rail-sail

For tickets from Ireland, you will need to buy separate tickets as follows:

Irish Ferries: http://www.irishferries.com/ie-en/offers/sail-rail/
Stena Line: http://www.stenaline.ie/ferries-to-britain/rail-sail

Alternatively, you can book tickets in person at any staffed UK rail station, but you need to do so in advance.

Similarly, you can book your ticket from Ireland as follows:
http://www.irishrail.ie/fares-and-tickets/uk-and-european-rail#sail

You must book the trip in advance, but once you book, you are guaranteed a place on the ship.

Jamie2k9 · 30-04-2014 09:24PM

2. What are the busiest times (say morning vs. afternoon vs. evening sailings)?

Sailings at 02.00-03.00 will be the quietest as it will largely be truckers. IMO best time to travel provided you don't want to look out at sea.

Other times will be busy with families etc.

metrostation · 30-04-2014 09:54PM

Was recently on the 2 o clock afternoon sailing from Holyhead to Dublin and it was fairly quiet, passenger wise seemed only about 40% capacity.

With regards to tickets you either buy online or at the port, price stays the same not like airlines that try to rip you off for not booking in advance.

n97 mini · 30-04-2014 10:21PM

+1 to what lxflyer said. Don't buy at the port if you're getting there by rail. Buy a Sail/Rail ticket in London or where ever you'll be travelling to Holyhead from. It'll be less than £40 for the combined rail and ferry ticket!

Also, you can't buy in all rail stations, i.e. it has to be a mainline rail station and not a Tube station.

Victor · 30-04-2014 10:32PM

metrostation wrote: »

With regards to tickets you either buy online or at the port, price stays the same not like airlines that try to rip you off for not booking in advance.

Same day tickets can be more expensive, possibly depending on operator.

_CreeD_ · 01-05-2014 02:03AM

Thanks guys, appreciate the info.

Holyhead to Dublin Ferry

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