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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Ballymahon is to ferry and bus via Moate which costs €60 - €80 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Ballymahon is to ferry and train via Athlone Station which takes 7h 22m and costs €80 - €120.

How far is it from Holyhead to Ballymahon?

The distance between Holyhead and Ballymahon is 261 km.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Ballymahon without a car is to ferry and train via Athlone Station which takes 7h 22m and costs €80 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Holyhead to Ballymahon, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ballymahon?

There are 75+ hotels available in Ballymahon.

Holyhead to Ballymahon - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Ballymahon by ferry, train, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train via Athlone Station
best
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Athlonetrain Re
7h 22m
€82–118
Ferry, bus via Moate
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Moatebus 763
8h 5m
€61–78
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Longford Stationbus 23 / ...
8h 35m
€92–129
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballymahoncar
10h 30m
€161–236
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Longfordtrain Re / ...
7h 33m
€90–127

Holyhead to Ballymahon by ferry, foot, tram, train, and bus

26Weekly Services

7h 22mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Ballymahon.

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Distance: 260.7 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Ballymahon. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, take the train to Athlone, walk to Athlone Station, then take the line 466 bus to Ballymahon. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Ballymahon via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Sean O'Casey Bridge, Dublin Busáras, and Longford Station in around 8h 35m.

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