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

The cheapest way to get from Doolin to Holyhead is to bus and train and ferry which costs £30 - £70 and takes 11h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Doolin to Holyhead is to bus and ferry via Galway which takes 9h 26m and costs £30 - £75.

How far is it from Doolin to Holyhead?

The distance between Doolin and Holyhead is 241 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 via Galway which takes 9h 26m and costs £30 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Doolin to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 992+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Doolin to Holyhead - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Doolin to Holyhead by bus, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, 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.

Bus, ferry via Galway
best
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 350
2. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Bachelors Walkbus 761 / ...
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
9h 26m
£34–73
Bus, train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 350
2. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
11h 42m
£32–70
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Bóthar na Trócairebus 350
2. Take the bus from Ennis Friars Walk to Red Cow Luasbus 300
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
10h 22m
£37–128
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Doolin to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar
12h 27m
£156–421
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Doolin to Ennis Stationbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
9h 54m
£85–262

Doolin to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry

26Weekly Services

9h 26mAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Doolin to Holyhead.

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Distance: 239.1 mi
Duration: 9h 26m

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 Station, walk to Galway Coach Station, 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 via Ennis Bóthar na Trócaire, Ennis Friars Walk, Red Cow Luas, Red Cow, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 10h 22m.

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