Holyhead Ferry Port Informtion
Holyhead Port is located in Anglesey in North Wales. Stena Line and Irish Ferries offer crossings and the port is run by Stena Line Ports Ltd. The port is positioned on Holy Island in North Wales, which is linked by the Four Mile Bridge to the Isle of Anglesey.
The port of Holyhead is conveniently situated close by the A55 and A5 road networks for onward travel to or from the North of England, the Midlands and North Wales.
Today it is one of the UK's busiest ferry ports. There are about 8,000 conventional and fast ferry movements a year and over 500 calls from bulk carriers, cruise liners, coasters and large fishing vessels but it is also a popular choice for owners of smaller fishing vessels and leisure craft who call at the port.
Holyhead is the only port with direct travel by sea to and from Dublin City with Dublin just 58 miles away. Holyhead also has a good rail service providing connections to stations throughout Britain.
Port of Holyhead services
The port provides limited amenities. However, the most essential ones are available and include ATMs, a currency exchange service, designated toilets for disabled passengers, baby-changing areas and a counter selling hot and cold drinks and various snacks.
Both Stena Line Ferries and Irish Ferries operate ferry services from Holyhead to Dublin City and Stena also offer ferry crossings from Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire.
Stena sail from Holyhead to Dublin 4 times a day taking 3 hours 15 minutes. Irish Ferries also operate 4 daily crossings but 2 use their Swift Fast Ferry taking just 2 hours. Stena also operate the Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire route daily taking 2 hours.
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