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How to get fromCairnryan to Holyheadby bus, train, busferry, car ferry, ferry or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairnryan to Holyhead by bus, train, busferry, car ferry, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Ayr

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    1. Take the bus from Old Pier to Rail Stationbus358 / ...
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
    4. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    10h 3m
    £47–204

  2. Bus and ferry, train, car ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry923
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollytrainIc / ...
    3. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    11h 16m

  3. Car ferry, bus, ferry

    1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2busX1 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    11h 29m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus802
    3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Railway Stationbus1 / ...
    4. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
    12h 6m

  5. Drive 321.8 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar321.8 mi
    5h 34m
    £80–115

Cairnryan to Holyhead by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Holyhead. However, you can take the bus to Rail Station, walk to Girvan, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Chester, then take the train to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Holyhead via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, Five Lamps, Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 11h 16m.

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