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

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There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Holyhead by train, ferry, car ferry, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Belfast Great Central - Dublin Connolly
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    7h 13m
    £25–56

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    8h 11m
    £83–162

  3. 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 14m
    £81–212

  4. Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    7h 18m
    £29–164

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    7h 19m
    £34–231

  6. 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 44m
    £77–192

  7. 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 30m
    £70–169

  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 55m
    £67–184

  9. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 33m
    £89–199

Belfast to Holyhead by train, foot, tram, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration7h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest 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 train to Dublin Connolly, walk to George's Dock, take the vehicle 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 11m.

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