Anglesey
Holyhead ferry port: postcode, check-in and parking
Everything you need for sailing from Holyhead to Dublin: satnav postcodes, check-in times for Stena Line and Irish Ferries, parking and the train connection. Checked October 2026.Quick answer
The port is at the very end of the A55 North Wales Expressway. Check-in opening times are shown on your e-ticket. Irish Ferries says the Holyhead terminal is closed daily between 03:00 and 05:45.
Postcodes and check-in times
| Stena Line | Irish Ferries | |
|---|---|---|
| Sails to | Dublin | Dublin |
| Satnav postcode | LL65 1DQ | LL65 1DR |
| Check-in closes (cars) | 30 minutes before departure | 30 minutes before departure |
| Check-in closes (foot passengers) | 40 minutes before departure | 30 minutes before departure |
| Coaches | See your booking | 1 hour before departure |
Getting there
By train
Holyhead railway station is part of the port complex, so you can walk between the train and the ferry terminal. Trains run along the North Wales coast from Chester and Crewe, and Avanti West Coast runs direct trains from London Euston. See our guide to getting to North Wales.By road
Follow the A55 to its end at Holyhead. Before you set off, check A55 traffic today for overnight closures and roadworks, especially on the Britannia Bridge and the Conwy and Penmaenbach tunnels.Parking at the port
Short-stay parking outside the terminal is limited to 20 minutes. Long-stay parking is available. Stena Line lists £5 for up to 12 hours, £10 a day and £99 for 14 days, while Irish Ferries quotes £8 a day, so check with your operator. From 1 October 2026 the port no longer takes cash.Staying overSources: Stena Line and Irish Ferries, checked October 2026. Times and prices can change, so always check your booking.
Early sailing?
If you have an early sailing, staying on Anglesey the night before takes the stress out of the A55. See where to stay in North Wales or search places to stay near Holyhead below, and see Holyhead.org for things to do in the town.Operator details: Stena Line Holyhead port guide and Irish Ferries.Places to stay near Holyhead port
Live prices and availability from Booking.com, for hotels, B&Bs, guest houses and holiday homes.
