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How to get fromHolyhead to Bantryby ferry, bus, train, car ferry, car or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    2. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantrybus236
    10h 1m
    €97–139

  2. Ferry, bus via Holyhead

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Anderson's Quaybus600
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantrybus236
    11h 50m
    €74–95

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorktrainIc
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Bantrybus236
    10h 14m
    €101–148

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    2. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Bantrycar
    7h
    €99–134

  5. Ferry, fly, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)planeDUB - KIR
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Station to Bantrybus
    10h 4m
    €110–214

Holyhead to Bantry by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€97Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Bantry. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Castleforbes Road, take the bus to Burgh Quay, walk to Aston Quay, take the bus to Cork Alfred Street, walk to Cork Bus Station, then take the bus to Bantry. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Bantry via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Cork, Summerhill North, MacCurtain Street, and Cork Bus Station in around 10h 14m.

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