Dun Laoghaire Harbour

Dun Laoghaire Harbour is located about six miles southeast of Dublin City Centre. It is located three minutes' walk from Dun Laoghaire town centre. The harbour itself was built between 1817 and 1842. It is possible to take a leisurely stroll along both the east and west piers of the harbour at any time. The East Pier is particularly popular among young and old alike in the summer months.

The Harbour is home to the Stena HSS ferry, which makes three return sailings each day between Dun Laoghaire and Holyhead in Wales. Each sailing takes only 99 minutes! You can book a trip on the ferry here.

The HSS docks at a newly-opened terminal building, which includes a tourist office.

Ferry Reservations

Please visit our partner site, aferry.to, to find out about the route schedules and booking information.

Getting to/from Dun Laoghaire Harbour by Sea

The HSS sails three times daily from Holyhead to Dun Laoghaire. Book a sailing here.

Getting to/from Dun Laoghaire Harbour by Rail

Dun Laoghaire DART station is located across the road from the terminal building. The DART service can take you straight into Dublin City; or to Howth/Malahide or Bray/Greystones. Some mainline and suburban services stop at Dun Laoghaire also. See Irish Rail's website for more information.

Getting to/from Dun Laoghaire Harbour by Bus

Many bus services stop at or have their terminii at Dun Laoghaire DART station. The 46A goes to the City Centre, the 7/7A to the city and to Loughlinstown Park, the 111 to Loughlinstown Park, the 75 to Tallaght, the 746 to the Airport via the City, the 45A to Bray, and the 59 to Dalkey/Killiney. See Dublin Bus's website for more information.

Getting to/from Dun Laoghaire Harbour by Taxi

Taxis are available in the centre of Dun Laoghaire town, at the top of Marine Road (the road going uphill, opposite the terminal building) approximately 5 minutes walk from the ferry terminal.

Getting to/from Dun Laoghaire Harbour by Car

From Dublin City follow the Coast Road (R113) to Dun Laoghaire. From elsewhere, take the M50 to the south-eastern end, get off at Cherrywood; follow signs for Dun Laoghaire. Please be aware that due to so many cars all arriving for the same ferry, and all the cars coming off the ferry, traffic can be particularly bad in Dun Laoghaire at scheduled arrival times of the ferry.

Dan Dooley Car Rentals Dan Dooley operates a "Meet and Greet" service at Dun Laoghaire ferry terminal, meeting any confirmed bookings.

Dun Laoghaire Accommodation

Please see our Dun Laoghaire Accommodation page.