What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Holyhead?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Holyhead is to car ferry and train and bus and ferry which costs £65 - £460 and takes 11h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Holyhead?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Holyhead is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs £75 - £120.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Holyhead?

The distance between Cairnryan and Holyhead is 227 miles. The road distance is 323.6 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Holyhead without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Holyhead without a car is to bus and ferry and train and ferry which takes 10h 43m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Holyhead?

It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from Cairnryan to Holyhead, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cairnryan to Holyhead?

Yes, the driving distance between Cairnryan to Holyhead is 324 miles. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Cairnryan to Holyhead.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 954+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Cairnryan to Holyhead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Cairnryan to Holyhead by busferry, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus and ferry, train, ferry
best
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
10h 43m
Car ferry, train, bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
11h 31m
£65–460
Drive 321.8 mi
1. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar 321.8 mi
5h 36m
£79–114
Car ferry, fly, train
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
9h 53m
£84–210

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

21Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Holyhead.

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Distance: 225.5 mi
Duration: 10h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairnryan to Holyhead. However, you can take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Belfast Great Central, 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 car ferry from Cairnryan to Holyhead via Larne, Larne Harbour, Belfast Great Central, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, Terminal 2 Zone 19, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 11h 31m.

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