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

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There are 6 ways to get from Doolin to Holyhead by bus, ferry, train, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry via Galway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceanntbus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 761 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    9h 40m
    £44–81

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceanntbus bus 350
    2. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    9h 59m
    £42–78

  3. Bus, train, ferry via Tipperary

    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus bus 350
    2. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    9h 54m
    £46–84

  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
    £157–422

  5. Bus, fly, train

    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
    9h 46m
    £92–240

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis B na Trócairebus bus 350
    2. Take the bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Red Cow Luasbus bus 300
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    10h 16m
    £51–154

Doolin to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Doolin to Holyhead. However, you can take the bus to Galway Ceannt, walk to Galway Coach Stn, take the bus to Bachelors Walk, walk to Eden Quay, take the bus to Castleforbes Road, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Doolin to Holyhead Ferry via Ennis Station, Ennis, Limerick, Limerick Junction, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 9h 54m.

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