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 £40 - £65 and takes 6h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Holyhead is to taxi and car ferry which takes 4h 20m and costs £140 - £180.

How far is it from Dundalk to Holyhead?

The distance between Dundalk and Holyhead is 118 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 taxi and car ferry which takes 4h 20m and costs £140 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Dundalk to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 919+ hotels available in Holyhead.

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

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

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Taxi, car ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Dundalk to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
4h 20m
£140–172
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stapleton Place to The Point100X
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
6h 1m
£44–64
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly1 Gc->Dn
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
5h 45m
£47–62
Bus, ferry via Dundalk Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Dundalk Bus Station to Dublin North Wall Quay Arena100x
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
6h 19m
£69–99

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

21Weekly Services

5h 45mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.9 mi
Duration: 4h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Dundalk to Holyhead. However, you can take the taxi to Dublin Terminal 1 then take the car ferry to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundalk to Holyhead via Dublin Connolly, Busáras, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 5h 45m.

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