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

The cheapest way to get from Cobh to Holyhead is to bus and ferry which costs £50 - £80 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cobh to Holyhead is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 25m and costs £75 - £95.

How far is it from Cobh to Holyhead?

The distance between Cobh and Holyhead is 230 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cobh to Holyhead without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 49m and costs £55 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Cobh to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 905+ hotels available in Holyhead.

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

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

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 Cobh to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
6h 25m
£77–94
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Bachelors Walk704x
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
8h 55m
£54–75
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
8h 49m
£58–79
Train, ferry via Holyhead Ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
8h 59m
£78–114
Bus, ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Parkgate Street707
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
9h 35m
£75–108

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

21Weekly Services

8h 49mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cobh to Holyhead.

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Distance: 228.3 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Cobh to Holyhead. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1 then take the car ferry to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cobh to Holyhead via Cork, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 8h 49m.

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