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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Balbriggan is to ferry and bus which costs €45 - €60 and takes 5h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Balbriggan is to ferry which takes 4h 48m and costs €70 - €100.

How far is it from Holyhead to Balbriggan?

The distance between Holyhead and Balbriggan is 143 km.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Balbriggan without a car is to ferry which takes 4h 48m and costs €70 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Holyhead to Balbriggan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Balbriggan?

There are 143+ hotels available in Balbriggan.

Holyhead to Balbriggan - 4 ways to travel via ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Balbriggan by ferry, car, car 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.

Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4h 48m
€71–99
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Take the bus from Swords Village to Old Market Greenbus 33A
5h 31m
€49–56
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Balbriggancar
9h 27m
€151–227
Ferry, line 101 bus
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Balbrigganbus 101
5h 6m
€73–102

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

26Weekly Services

4h 48mAverage Duration

€71Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Balbriggan.

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Distance: 142.8 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

Stena Line operates a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I 4 times a day. Tickets cost €65–95 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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