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How to get fromCounty Kerry to Holyheadby bus, ferry, train, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from County Kerry to Holyhead by bus, ferry, train, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Farranfore to Terminal 2 Zone 21bus bus 722
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    9h 21m

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Mallow to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    9h 45m
    £37–78

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from County Kerry to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    13h 33m
    £171–442

  4. Fly Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KIR - DUB
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry
    9h
    £43–116

  5. Bus, ferry via Killarney Mission

    1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Red Cow Luasbus bus 300
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    11h 25m
    £46–161

  6. Fly Kerry Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KIR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 21m
    £91–277

  7. Fly Kerry Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane KIR - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    10h 32m
    £115–275

  8. Train to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Killarney to Corktrain train
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    11h 18m
    £88–268

  9. Train to Cork Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Killarney to Corktrain train
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    10h 48m
    £78–286

County Kerry to Holyhead by bus, train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 272.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between County Kerry, Ireland and Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from County Kerry to Holyhead. However, you can take the taxi to Farranfore, take the bus to Terminal 2 Zone 21, walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 784 bus to Samuel Beckett Br, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milltown to Holyhead Ferry via Killarney Bus Stn, Killarney, Mallow, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 9h 45m.

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