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

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There are 8 ways to get from Holyhead to Belfast by ferry, train, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Ic / ...
    6h 26m
    £29–55

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus bus 705x
    6h 42m
    £24–56

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    8h 6m
    £110–344

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    5h 35m
    £87–213

  5. Ferry, bus via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus X1 / ...
    6h 44m
    £37–230

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    5h 55m
    £83–192

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    5h 54m
    £77–176

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - BHD
    5h 34m
    £77–187

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 178.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Belfast. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Connolly, walk to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Belfast Grand Central. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holyhead to Belfast via Cairnryan and Larne in around 8h 6m.

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