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 £29 - £70 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cork to Holyhead is to fly and train which takes 7h 26m and costs £65 - £260.

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 34m and costs £29 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Cork to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 943+ hotels available in Holyhead.

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

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

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 Holyhead Ferryferry 0
7h 34m
£30–69
Bus, ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Red Cow Luasbus 600
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
9h 24m
£34–122
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ORK - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
7h 43m
£71–235
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Bachelors Walkbus 707
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
8h
£30–70
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane ORK - LPL
2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
7h 26m
£66–257

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

26Weekly Services

7h 34mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cork to Holyhead.

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Distance: 233.6 mi
Duration: 7h 34m

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 Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cork Anderson's Quay to Holyhead via Red Cow Luas, Red Cow, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 9h 24m.

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