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

The cheapest way to get from Cookstown to Holyhead is to drive and car ferry which costs £50 - £80 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cookstown to Holyhead is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 28m and costs £50 - £80.

How far is it from Cookstown to Holyhead?

The distance between Cookstown and Holyhead is 169 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cookstown to Holyhead without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 8h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Cookstown to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 912+ hotels available in Holyhead.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Cookstown to Holyhead by car, car ferry, bus, ferry, or train

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 Cookstown to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
5h 28m
£54–78
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX4
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
8h 7m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Dublin Busaras Bus StationX4
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
8h 52m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connolly1 Gc->Dn
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
7h 11m
£102–131

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 168.2 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Cookstown, Northern Ireland and Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cookstown to Holyhead. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1 then take the car ferry to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cookstown Dublin Exp Stop to Holyhead Ferry via Dublin Busaras Bus Station, Custom House, Castleforbes Road, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 8h 7m.

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