There are 5 ways to get from Arklow to Holyhead by taxi, car ferry, bus, ferry, or train
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Taxi, car ferry
best- Take the taxi from Arklow to Dublin Terminal 1
- Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
4h 24m£125–155Train, ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Arklow to Tara StreetIc / ...
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
6h 33m£45–58Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Dublin Custom House Quay2
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
6h 11m£50–66Bus, ferry via Holyhead Ferry
- Take the bus from Arklow to Custom House Quay2
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
6h 14m£66–94Bus, ferry via Dublin
- Take the bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Ballsbridge2
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
6h 23m£66–100
Arklow to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arklow to Holyhead is to train and ferry which costs £45 - £60 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Arklow to Holyhead is to taxi and car ferry which takes 4h 24m and costs £120 - £160.
The distance between Arklow and Holyhead is 111 miles.
The best way to get from Arklow to Holyhead without a car is to taxi and car ferry which takes 4h 24m and costs £120 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Arklow to Holyhead, including transfers.
There are 917+ hotels available in Holyhead.
What companies run services between Arklow, IE-WW, Ireland and Holyhead, Wales?
There is no direct connection from Arklow to Holyhead. However, you can take the taxi to Dublin Terminal 1 then take the car ferry to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Holyhead via Dublin Custom House Quay, Sean O'Casey Bridge, Castleforbes Road, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 6h 11m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Arklow to Tara Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £7–10
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Dublin Custom House Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Ballsbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Arklow to Custom House Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Arklow Euro Shop to Ballsbridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- £165–175
- On Foot
- £35–45
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- £95–120
Liam's Taxi Arklow
- Phone
- +353 85 273 0111
Humphrey's Cabs
- Phone
- +353 86 067 2500
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
Arklow Town Taxis
- Phone
- +353 402 33400
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