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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dundalk to Holyhead by train, ferry, car, car ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    6h 1m
    £31–57

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Marshes Shop Cntr to Cathal Brugha Stbus bus 901 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    6h 31m
    £30–130

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dundalk to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    8h 56m
    £118–366

  4. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 53m
    £73–205

  5. Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 100X
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    6h 16m
    £33–67

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 121.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 1m

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 George's Dock, 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 Larne and Cairnryan in around 8h 56m.

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