There are 4 ways to get from Caernarfon to Tralee by taxi, ferry, train, bus, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, ferry, train
best- Take the taxi from Caernarfon to Holyhead Ferry
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to TraleeIc
9h 18m€164–215Bus, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Llys Watling4X
- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Tralee Prince's Street300
12h 42m€72–93Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Caernarfon to Holyhead
- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Tralee
7h 9m€98–137Taxi, ferry, train via Mallow
- Take the taxi from Caernarfon to Holyhead
- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to MallowIc / ...
- Take the train from Mallow to TraleeIc
9h 48m€139–176
Caernarfon to Tralee by bus, ferry, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Tralee is to bus and ferry which costs €70 - €95 and takes 12h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Tralee is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 9m and costs €95 - €140.
The distance between Caernarfon and Tralee is 488 km.
The best way to get from Caernarfon to Tralee without a car is to taxi and ferry and train which takes 9h 18m and costs €160 - €220.
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Caernarfon to Tralee, including transfers.
There are 184+ hotels available in Tralee.
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 vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, 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, Llys Watling, Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, and Burgh Quay in around 12h 42m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €28–40
Train from Dublin Heuston to Mallow
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €20–28
Train from Mallow to Tralee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €9–14
- Phone
- 0344 800 4411
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Llys Watling
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/wales/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Tralee Prince's Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–90
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €190–200
- On Foot
- €40–50
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- €65–85
Town Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7831 268 995
- Website
- towncabscaernarfon.co.uk
Go Ahead Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7760 288 009
Caernarfon Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 7979 475 246
Town Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7831 268 995
- Website
- towncabscaernarfon.co.uk
Go Ahead Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7760 288 009
Caernarfon Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 7979 475 246
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