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

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There are 8 ways to get from County Kerry to Holyhead by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Tralee to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    10h 9m
    £54–90

  2. Train, ferry via Mallow

    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
    10h 11m
    £45–88

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Terminal 2 Zone 21bus bus 722
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    10h 56m

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from County Kerry to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    13h 33m
    £170–441

  5. Fly 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
    6h 26m
    £65–139

  6. Bus, ferry via Dublin

    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 27m
    £48–171

  7. Fly 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
    5h 41m
    £95–279

  8. Fly 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
    6h 52m
    £114–277

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

Calendar17Weekly Services
Duration10h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 285 mi
  • Duration: 10h 9m

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 line 279 bus to Tralee Bus Station, walk to Tralee, 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 Milltown to Holyhead Ferry via Killarney Bus Stn, Killarney Mission, Terminal 2 Zone 21, Terminal 2 Zone 19, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 10h 56m.

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