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

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Holyhead is to bus and ferry which costs £40 - £60 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Holyhead is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 34m and costs £50 - £60.

How far is it from Carlow to Holyhead?

The distance between Carlow and Holyhead is 122 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlow to Holyhead without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 4m and costs £40 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Carlow to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 904+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Carlow to Holyhead - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, bus, and ferry

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

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Carlow to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
4h 34m
£50–58
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to 3Arena736 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
6h 4m
£44–57
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin HeustonRe
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
6h 4m
£44–57
Train, ferry via Holyhead Ferry
1. Take the train from Carlow to Dublin HeustonRe
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
6h 14m
£64–92
Bus, ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Station to Custom House Quay4
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
6h 31m
£72–101

Carlow to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry

21Weekly Services

6h 4mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carlow to Holyhead.

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Distance: 121 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Carlow to Holyhead. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1 then take the car ferry to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Holyhead via 3Arena and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 6h 4m.

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