There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Athy by car ferry, taxi, ferry, train, or bus
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Car ferry, taxi
best- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Take the taxi from Dublin Terminal 1 to Athy
4h 20m€151–187Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Duke Street130
6h 28m€71–96Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to AthyRe / ...
5h 50m€78–106
Holyhead to Athy by ferry, foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Athy is to ferry and bus which costs €70 - €100 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Athy is to car ferry and taxi which takes 4h 20m and costs €150 - €190.
The distance between Holyhead and Athy is 179 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Athy without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 4h 20m and costs €150 - €190.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Holyhead to Athy, including transfers.
There are 137+ hotels available in Athy.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Athy, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Athy. However, you can take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1 then take the taxi to Athy. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Athy via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Dublin Aston Quay O'Connell Bridge and Temple Bar, Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, and Dublin Heuston in around 5h 50m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Athy
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €7–10
- Phone
- 0818 804071
- customercomment@goaheadireland.ie
- Website
- goaheadireland.ie
Bus from Wellington Quay to Duke Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- https://www.goaheadireland.ie/
- TFI 90 minute Fare
- €3
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €185–200
- On Foot
- €40–50
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–90
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- €110–140
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
Leinster Taxi Dublin
- Phone
- +353 14370890
- Website
- leinstertaxi.com
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
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