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How to get fromCastlebar to Holyheadby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Castlebar to Holyhead by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    8h 17m
    £74–107

  2. Bus, ferry via Foxford

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Foxford to Liffey Valley SCbus bus 22
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    10h 49m
    £69–91

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Dublin Airport Zone 15bus bus 721
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    8h 58m
    £82–118

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Castlebar to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    11h 28m
    £145–405

  5. Bus, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Ireland West Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NOC - LPL
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 55m
    £88–214

  6. Bus, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Ireland West Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NOC - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 13m
    £91–244

Castlebar to Holyhead by train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Castlebar to Holyhead. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlebar to Holyhead Ferry via Dublin Airport Zone 15, Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 8h 58m.

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