What is the cheapest way to get from Doolin to Holyhead?

The cheapest way to get from Doolin to Holyhead is to bus and ferry which costs £60 - £85 and takes 9h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Doolin to Holyhead?

The fastest way to get from Doolin to Holyhead is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 30m and costs £65 - £95.

How far is it from Doolin to Holyhead?

The distance between Doolin and Holyhead is 224 miles.

How do I travel from Doolin to Holyhead without a car?

The best way to get from Doolin to Holyhead without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 9h 37m and costs £60 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Doolin to Holyhead?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Doolin to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 914+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Doolin to Holyhead - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, bus, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Doolin to Holyhead by car, car ferry, bus, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Doolin to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
6h 30m
£66–95
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Station350
2. Take the bus from Ennis Friars Walk to Bachelors Walk300
3. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
12h 11m
£60–120
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Station350
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Bachelors Walk761 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
9h 37m
£62–84
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Station350
2. Take the train from Galway to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
10h 45m
£82–118

Doolin to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry

35Weekly Services

9h 37mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Distance: 223.2 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Doolin to Holyhead. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1 then take the car 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 37m.

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