The journey from London to Holyhead takes about 3 hours and 45 minutes, though this can be longer on the weekends or on holidays. The ferry ride from Holyhead to Dublin takes between 2 hours and 15 minutes and 3 hours, depending on the schedule.
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Taking a ferry to IrelandCatching the ferry from England to Ireland is one of the easiest ways to travel to the Emerald Isle and is cheaper than flying. There's only one ferry route that'll take you from Liverpool to Dublin which runs 17 trips daily and is operated by P & O Irish Sea.
In saying that flying is definitely the better option. Flights can be cheap from just about anywhere in England to Dublin, Belfast or Cork. Flying is a much, much easier option but how much luggage do you have, you will have to pay for hold baggage and the allowances are pretty dismal.
Fishguard to Rosslare is the quickest ferry crossing to Ireland from Great Britain. This route takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. Stena Line operates this route with 14 weekly sailings. The next quickest route is Pembroke to Rosslare, which takes approximately 3 hours, with 16 weekly sailings.
Under British law, Irish citizens are entitled to enter and live in the United Kingdom without any restrictions or conditions. They also have the right to vote, work, study and access welfare and healthcare services.
Irish Ferries operate to the highest safety standards, as set down by the International Maritime Organisation and monitored by the regulatory authority in each country. We advise all passengers to be aware of the on board Assembly Stations and to listen carefully to all announcements by the crew.
Is Club Class On Irish Ferries Worth It? Yes absolutely. Travelling in the Martello Club Class lounge really made the experience a special one. For only £18 / €21 per passenger, I think the benefits outweigh the cost of Club Class access especially if you are planning on eating onboard anyway.
For first time visitors, we recommend spending at least four or five days in London, which will give you enough time to get a feel for the city and see many of its main sites. With so much to do and see check out this article on how you can make the most of your time in London!