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How to get fromCobh to Holyheadby train, ferry, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    8h 30m
    £37–68

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus bus 707
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    8h 54m
    £33–65

  3. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 30m
    £85–251

  4. Bus, ferry via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus bus 707
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    9h 12m
    £43–148

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 4m
    £70–264

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245 mi
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Cobh to Holyhead. However, you can take the train to Cork, 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 the train to Cork, walk to Cork Kent Stn, take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Holyhead.

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