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

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

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  1. Taxi, bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Doolin to Galway Coach Stntaxi taxi
    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
    8h 34m
    £126–172

  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
    10h 12m
    £49–83

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Doolin to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    12h 27m
    £156–421

  4. 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
    £93–280

  5. 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 17m
    £52–164

  6. 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
    10h 22m
    £53–90

Doolin to Holyhead by bus, train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 238.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 34m

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 Coach Stn, take the bus to Bachelors Walk, walk to Abbey St., take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Doolin to Holyhead via Larne and Cairnryan in around 12h 27m.

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