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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Holyhead is to bus and ferry via Dublin which costs £50 - £70 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Holyhead is to bus and ferry via Dublin which takes 7h 25m and costs £50 - £70.

How far is it from Galway to Holyhead?

The distance between Galway and Holyhead is 197 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galway to Holyhead without a car is to bus and ferry via Dublin which takes 7h 25m and costs £50 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Galway to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 925+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Galway to Holyhead - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Galway to Holyhead by bus, ferry, car, car ferry, 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 Dublin
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1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Parkgate Streetbus 761 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
7h 25m
£53–70
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Galway to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar
11h 42m
£150–412
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
7h 27m
£72–104
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Bachelors Walkbus 761 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
7h 30m
£74–107

Galway to Holyhead by bus, tram, foot, and ferry

18Weekly Services

7h 25mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Galway to Holyhead.

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Distance: 195.6 mi
Duration: 7h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Holyhead. However, you can take the bus to Parkgate Street, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galway to Holyhead via Larne and Cairnryan in around 11h 42m.

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