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How to get fromDonegal to Holyheadby bus, ferry, train, car, car ferry or plane

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Busárasbus bus 30
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    9h 1m
    £80–114

  2. Bus, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 54m
    £63–196

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Sligo Bus Stationbus bus 64
    2. Take the train from Sligo to Dublin Connollytrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    9h 46m
    £87–130

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Donegal to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    9h 58m
    £126–378

  5. Bus, ferry via Enniskillen

    1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillenbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Dublin Busaras Bus Stationbus bus 30
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    9h 56m

Donegal to Holyhead by bus, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Holyhead. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Busáras, walk to Busáras, 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 Donegal to Holyhead Ferry via Sligo Bus Station, Sligo, Dublin Connolly, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 9h 46m.

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