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

The cheapest way to get from Cork to Holyhead is to train and ferry which costs £55 - £75 and takes 7h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Holyhead is to train and ferry which takes 7h 33m and costs £55 - £75.

How far is it from Cork to Holyhead?

The distance between Cork and Holyhead is 235 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cork to Holyhead without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 33m and costs £55 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Cork to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 915+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Cork to Holyhead - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Cork to Holyhead by train, ferry, plane, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
7h 33m
£56–74
Fly, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
7h 45m
£46–195
Train, ferry via Holyhead Ferry
1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
7h 38m
£76–109
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Bachelors Walkbus 704x
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
8h
£54–75
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 Holyhead Ferryferry 0
8h
£75–108

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

21Weekly Services

7h 33mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cork to Holyhead.

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Distance: 233.6 mi
Duration: 7h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Cork to Holyhead. However, you can 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. Alternatively, you can 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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