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How to get fromCaernarfon to Traleeby taxi, ferry, train, bus, car or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Caernarfon to Tralee by taxi, ferry, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Taxi, ferry, train via Mallow

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Caernarfon to Holyhead Ferrytaxi
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to MallowtrainIc / ...
    4. Take the train from Mallow to TraleetrainIc
    10h 7m
    €163–220

  2. Bus, ferry via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Llys Watlingbus4X
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Tralee Prince's Streetbus300
    13h 23m
    €72–93

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Holyhead stationbus4X
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    3. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Tralee Prince's Streetbus300
    12h 59m
    €92–133

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Caernarfon to Holyheadcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Traleecar
    7h 9m
    €101–136

  5. Taxi, ferry, train

    1. Take the taxi from Caernarfon to Holyhead Ferrytaxi
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to TraleetrainIc
    10h 18m
    €161–216

Caernarfon to Tralee by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration12h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Caernarfon, Wales and Tralee, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Caernarfon to Tralee. However, you can take the taxi to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the bus to Samuel Beckett Bridge, walk to Busáras, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, take the train to Mallow, then take the train to Tralee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A to Tralee Prince's Street via Bangor Bus Station Stand C, Holyhead station, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Aston Quay, and Burgh Quay in around 12h 59m.

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