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How to get fromBelfast to Holyheadby bus, ferry, car ferry, car, plane or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Belfast to Holyhead by bus, ferry, car ferry, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21bus bus 785
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    6h 58m
    £78–106

  2. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 41m
    £49–207

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    8h 8m
    £106–172

  4. Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 32m
    £52–160

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train 1_Gc->Dn
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    7h 13m
    £70–101

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus X1
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    7h 38m

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    5h 47m
    £52–180

  8. Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 21m
    £52–207

Belfast to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Holyhead. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, take the line 784 bus to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast to Holyhead via Belfast and Cairnryan in around 8h 8m.

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