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Dublin
The Dublin - Isle of Man ferry route connects the Republic of Ireland with Isle of Man, operating seasonally from March to October.
Port info
Address
Dublin Port (Terminal 1), Terminal Road South, Dublin Port, Dublin 1, Ireland
Opening hours (Mon-Sun)
Check-in opens a minimum of 1 hour, 30 minutes prior to sailing departure.
Route information
- Dublin connects to Douglas on the Isle of Man, making up one of two routes from Ireland to Isle of Man.
- Crossing time is 2 hours, 55 minutes.
- Our Manannan ferry serves this route.
- Periodic, seasonal service to the Isle of Man.
Check-in & boarding
- Check-in opens a minimum of 1 hour, 30 minutes prior to sailing departure.
- Car passengers should check-in at the vehicle booth are located at the Ferry Port.
- Last check-in for car drivers and their passengers is 45 minutes prior to departure.
- Foot passengers should check-in at the Passenger Terminal. Last check in for foot passengers is 25 minutes prior to departure
Parking
Dublin Port car parks are managed by Car Park Management Services. Short-stay and long-stay pay & display car parking is available outside the terminal building.
Short-stay parking is available immediately outside the terminal building. The cost is €2.00 per hour. For more information, please visit the Car Park Management Services website on www.rfcsecuritygroup.com/pages/car-park-management
Long-stay parking is available in a car park to the left as you approach the terminal. The cost is €9.00 per 24 hours. The cost per week is €50.00. For more information, please visit the Car Park Management Services website on www.rfcsecuritygroup.com/pages/car-park-management
Transport connections
Unfortunately, there is no direct train link to Dublin Ferry Port, with the nearest station located in Dublin City Centre approximately 2 miles away. There are two bus services in operation that run directly to the port; a FerryLink Shuttle Service and a Public bus service. Alternatively, taxi services are available to and from the centre of the city.
The Ferrylink Shuttle Service is operated by Nolan Coaches. This service runs daily, departing from Dublin Port and servicing Connolly Station, Georges Quay, Aston Quay and Heuston Station. On return, the shuttle services Heuston Station, Bachelors Walk and Custom House Quay before arriving at Dublin Port. There is a cost of €4.50 each way. Please note, this is a cashless service. Payment can be made by card with the bus driver or via the Nolan Coach website. For further information, please visit www.nolancoaches.ie/ferry-link
Located just outside the terminal, a regular public bus service is also in operation between Dublin Port and the city centre. The name of the stop outside the terminal is Stop 2270, Ferry Terminal, Tolka Quay. For further information and timetables, please visit www.transportforireland.ie
Additional information
Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1 is on the North bank of the River Liffey, approximately 6km East from Dublin City Centre, and is shared with Irish Ferries.
Catering facilities
- Cafe at Dublin Port serving a selection of drinks and snacks within the terminal building.
- Vending machines in 24 hour waiting room facility at Dublin Port.
