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

The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Port of Holyhead is to bus and ferry which costs £65 - £100 and takes 6h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Port of Holyhead is to taxi and car ferry which takes 4h 21m and costs £130 - £180.

How far is it from Dundalk to Port of Holyhead?

The distance between Dundalk and Port of Holyhead is 118 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dundalk to Port of Holyhead without a car is to taxi and car ferry which takes 4h 21m and costs £130 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Dundalk to Port of Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Port of Holyhead?

There are 921+ hotels available in Port of Holyhead.

Dundalk to Port of Holyhead - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Dundalk to Port of Holyhead by taxi, car ferry, train, 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.

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 21m
£139–172
Train, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Dublin Connolly1 Gc->Dn
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
6h
£68–99
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Dundalk Dublin Road to Dublin North Wall Quay Arena100x
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
6h 12m
£69–99

Dundalk to Port of Holyhead by train, foot, bus, and ferry

26Weekly Services

6hAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 116.9 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Dundalk to Port of Holyhead. However, you can take the taxi to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Holyhead, then walk to Port of Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dundalk to Port of Holyhead via Dublin Connolly, Sean O'Casey Bridge, Castleforbes Road, Dublin Ferryport B+I, and Holyhead Ferry in around 6h.

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