What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Holyhead?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Holyhead is to train and ferry which costs £50 - £75 and takes 7h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Holyhead?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Holyhead is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 10m and costs £50 - £80.

How far is it from Belfast to Holyhead?

The distance between Belfast and Holyhead is 170 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Holyhead without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Holyhead without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 45m and costs £55 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Holyhead?

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Belfast to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 918+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Belfast to Holyhead - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, plane

There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Holyhead by car, car ferry, plane, train, bus, or ferry

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Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Belfast to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
5h 10m
£54–77
Fly, train
cheapest
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
5h 49m
£52–204
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21785
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
6h 45m
£56–71
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly1 Gc->Dn
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
7h 1m
£53–71
Bus, ferry via Holyhead Ferry
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1785
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
7h 7m
£78–106

Belfast to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry

21Weekly Services

6h 45mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.7 mi
Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Holyhead. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1 then take the car ferry to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the train to Chester, then take the train to Holyhead.

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