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How to get fromHolyhead to Birrby ferry, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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

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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 Heuston to Tullamoretrain train Ic / ...
    6h 53m
    €34–65

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Birrbus bus 847 / ...
    7h 4m
    €31–57

  3. Ferry, bus via Portlaoise

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 726
    3. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Birrbus bus 823
    8h 34m
    €39–149

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Birrcar car
    11h 12m
    €171–468

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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 Dublin Heuston, take the train to Tullamore, walk to Spollanstown, then take the line 843 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 JFL Ave in around 8h 34m.

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