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 via Dublin which costs £55 - £75 and takes 9h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cobh to Holyhead is to train and ferry which takes 8h 51m and costs £75 - £120.

How far is it from Cobh to Holyhead?

The distance between Cobh and Holyhead is 246 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 51m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Cobh to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 915+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Cobh to Holyhead - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Cobh to Holyhead by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
8h 51m
£78–114
Fly, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
9h 3m
£41–205
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Bachelors Walkbus 704x
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
9h 2m
£74–110
Bus, ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Parkgate Streetbus 707
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
9h 29m
£55–73

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

26Weekly Services

8h 51mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 245 mi
Duration: 8h 51m

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 a bus from Spy Hill to Holyhead Ferry via Cork Saint Patrick's Quay, Cork Alfred Street, Bachelors Walk, Eden Quay, Castleforbes Road, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 9h 2m.

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