Ferry Liverpool Dublin
Stena Line has introduced a temporary ferry route between Liverpool Birkenhead and Dublin, providing an alternative for travellers moving between the United Kingdom and Ireland. This new route comes as a replacement for the Holyhead-Dublin service and ensures continued connectivity while the usual crossing is unavailable.
The ferry operates from Liverpool Birkenhead and sails directly to Dublin. The journey takes approximately 8 hours, offering a convenient option for those travelling between Northern England and Ireland across the Irish Sea.
On the map below, you can see this temporary route alongside other temporary crossing from Fishguard to Dublin and the existing Holyhead-Dublin crossing.
Map: ferry from Liverpool to Dublin
About this crossings
Liverpool Birkenhead – Dublin Ferry Route
Overview:
Stena Line has introduced a temporary ferry route between Liverpool Birkenhead and Dublin, serving as a replacement for the Holyhead-Dublin crossing while the usual service is unavailable.
Key Details:
- Route: Liverpool Birkenhead ↔ Dublin
- Purpose: Temporary alternative to the Holyhead-Dublin route
- Travel Duration: Approximately 8 hours
- Region Served: Ideal for travellers from Northern England and nearby areas connecting to Ireland.
Benefits:
This route ensures continued ferry service between the United Kingdom and Ireland, providing a reliable alternative during the disruption of the Holyhead-Dublin crossing.
Sailing Schedule
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From Liverpool to Dublin:
- Departure: 14:30
- Arrival: 23:00
- Daytime crossing
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From Dublin to Fishguard:
- Departure: 03:30
- Arrival: 11:30
- Overnight crossing
The Liverpool Birkenhead to Dublin crossing is not yet available in the booking module, but it will be added soon. In the meantime, you can book tickets using the options above.
Once updated, the module below will allow you to select all crossings from the UK to Ireland, including the Fishguard to Dublin route and vice versa.
Additional Information
On some routes, it’s helpful to know a bit more. If that’s the case, we’ll share extra details here.
Worried About Seasickness?
If you’re prone to seasickness, it’s better to book the regular ferry.
- If unexpected rough weather occurs, here are the best places to sit to minimise seasickness:
- Sit near the middle of the ferry where movement is least noticeable.
- Avoid the front or upper decks, as these areas feel the most motion.
Travelling with young kids on a night ferry? We’ve got some helpful tips for travelling with kids here.
