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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Birr is to ferry and bus which costs €21 - €55 and takes 6h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Birr is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 59m and costs €21 - €55.

How far is it from Holyhead to Birr?

The distance between Holyhead and Birr is 248 km.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Birr without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 59m and costs €21 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Holyhead to Birr, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Birr?

There are 51+ hotels available in Birr.

Holyhead to Birr - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Birr by ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the bus from Heuston Station to Birrbus 847 / ...
6h 59m
€22–54
Ferry, bus via Portlaoise
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise Hospbus 726
3. Take the bus from Portlaoise Hosp to Birrbus 823
8h 57m
€37–137
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Birrcar
11h 11m
€139–242
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Tullamoretrain Re / ...
7h 20m
€27–63

Holyhead to Birr by ferry, foot, tram, and bus

26Weekly Services

6h 59mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Birr.

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Distance: 247.9 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Birr. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Heuston Station, then take the bus to Birr. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead to Birr via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Red Cow, Red Cow Luas, and Portlaoise Hosp in around 8h 57m.

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