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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Bushmills is to car ferry and train which costs £65 - £90 and takes 9h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Bushmills is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 4m and costs £70 - £100.

How far is it from Holyhead to Bushmills?

The distance between Holyhead and Bushmills is 216 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Bushmills without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Holyhead to Bushmills, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bushmills?

There are 776+ hotels available in Bushmills.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Bushmills by car ferry, car, ferry, bus, 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.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Bushmills
6h 4m
£73–98
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine0
9h 56m
£69–88
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
3. Take the bus from Donegall Square North to Bushmills War Memorial221
8h 53m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine0
9h 4m
£86–123
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
2. Take the bus from 3Arena to Stapleton Place
3. Take the train from Dundalk to PortadownIc / ...
4. Take the train from Portadown to Coleraine0
11h 12m
£92–131

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Bushmills.

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Distance: 215.1 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Bushmills. However, you can take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1 then drive to Bushmills. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Bushmills War Memorial via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Donegall Square North in around 8h 53m.

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