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

The cheapest way to get from Cavan to Holyhead is to bus and ferry which costs £45 - £70 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cavan to Holyhead is to bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 6h 51m and costs £75 - £120.

How far is it from Cavan to Holyhead?

The distance between Cavan and Holyhead is 147 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cavan to Holyhead without a car is to bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 6h 51m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Cavan to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 908+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Cavan to Holyhead - 4 ways to travel via bus, ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Cavan to Holyhead by bus, ferry, 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.

Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best
1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus 30
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
6h 51m
£79–112
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Dublin Busárasbus 109X
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
7h 10m
£47–68
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cavan to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar
9h 58m
£126–201
Bus, ferry #2
1. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Dublin Busárasbus 109X
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
7h 11m
£67–103

Cavan to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry

26Weekly Services

6h 51mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cavan to Holyhead.

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Distance: 146.2 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Cavan, Ulster, Ireland and Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cavan to Holyhead. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, take the line 784 bus to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cavan to Holyhead via Belfast and Cairnryan in around 9h 58m.

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