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

The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Holyhead is to bus and ferry which costs £45 - £65 and takes 6h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Holyhead is to train and ferry which takes 5h 57m and costs £60 - £95.

How far is it from Dundalk to Holyhead?

The distance between Dundalk and Holyhead is 122 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundalk to Holyhead without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 57m and costs £60 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Dundalk to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 907+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Dundalk to Holyhead - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, car ferry

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

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain 1_Gc->Dn
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
5h 57m
£63–92
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to The Pointbus 100X
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
6h 6m
£49–64
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dundalk to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar
9h 3m
£119–185
Bus, ferry via Holyhead Ferry
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to The Pointbus 100X
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
6h 7m
£69–99

Dundalk to Holyhead by train, foot, tram, and ferry

26Weekly Services

5h 57mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 121.1 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Dundalk to Holyhead. However, you can take the train to Dublin Connolly, walk to Busáras, 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 Dundalk to Holyhead via Belfast and Cairnryan in around 9h 3m.

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