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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 Grand Central Station to Terminal 2 Zone 21bus bus 785
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    6h 52m
    £30–152

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    7h 13m
    £29–56

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    8h 3m
    £106–348

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

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 10m
    £82–212

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station 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

  6. 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 11m
    £76–180

  7. 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 Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 40m
    £79–187

  8. 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 36m
    £76–180

Belfast to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Holyhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 171.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

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 Terminal 2 Zone 21, walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the 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 Larne and Cairnryan in around 8h 3m.

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