What are the security procedures at Holyhead ferry port?

I’m travelling to Dublin via ferry in Easter, and I’m going on the ferry between Holyhead port and Dublin port. I’ve crossed in a car so I know how the security works with vehicles, but I’m going to be travelling as a foot passenger. What are the security checks like as a foot passenger? Are bags X-rayed or searched?

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I travelled westbound with Stena Line and eastbound with Irish Ferries in 2017, between Holyhead and Dublin. I was a foot passenger with a bicycle. Westbound, I had to check in my bicycle. I don't know if there was a scan after check in. Eastbound, I rode my bicycle + luggage onto the ferry with the cars. Either way, none of the luggage I carried on-board was scanned, but when I arrived as a foot passenger there were some officials who could have stopped people for a check, but didn't.

Incidentally, in neither direction did anybody ask me to identify myself at any moment.

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Are the ferries still running from Dublin to Holyhead?

The Dublin Holyhead ferry route connects Ireland with Wales and is currently operated by 2 ferry companies. The Irish Ferries service runs up to 5 times per day with a sailing duration of around 2 hours 15 minutes while the Stena Line service runs up to 4 times per day with a duration from 3 hours 30 minutes.

Can you leave your car at Holyhead port?

Holyhead PortShort term parking is available outside the main terminal building. The purpose of this small car park is to allow people to deliver or collect passengers using ferry services. The length of stay is restricted to 20 minutes and is free of charge.

Are foot passengers allowed on Irish Ferries?

Ireland/France routes In Dublin foot passengers access the ship via either a pedestrian link span, or a shuttle bus which will bring them from the terminal building to the ship. Passengers must bring their luggage with them.

How long is the ferry journey from Holyhead to Ireland?

Ferry from Wales to Ireland Travel by ferry from Holyhead to Dublin, with crossings four times a day and get away the easy way to Ireland. Enjoy the best experience on the Irish Sea onboard the Stena Adventurer or Stena Estrid superferries travelling from Holyhead to Dublin in only 3 hours and 15 minutes.

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