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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Balbriggan is to ferry via Swords Village which costs €45 - €60 and takes 5h 48m.

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 5h 3m 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 5h 3m and costs €70 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Holyhead to Balbriggan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Balbriggan?

There are 149+ 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
5h 3m
€70–99
Ferry via Swords Village
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
5h 48m
€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
€150–220
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 22m
€72–102

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

26Weekly Services

5h 3mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest 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: 5h 3m

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 30m.

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