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How to get fromDoolin to Holyheadby taxi, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Doolin to Holyhead by taxi, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Doolin to Galwaytaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    8h 32m
    £143–177

  2. Bus to Shannon Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    10h
    £57–227

  3. Bus, ferry via Galway

    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Bachelors Walkbus bus 761 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    9h 35m
    £61–83

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Doolin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    12h 27m
    £155–420

  5. Bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus bus
    3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    10h 33m
    £67–205

  6. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus 350
    2. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    10h 18m
    £79–115

  7. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Friars Walk to Red Cow Luasbus bus 300
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    11h 26m
    £77–113

Doolin to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Doolin to Holyhead. However, you can take the taxi to Galway, 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 a bus from Doolin to Holyhead via Galway Ceannt Station, Galway Coach Station, Bachelors Walk, Eden Quay, Castleforbes Road, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 9h 35m.

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