There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Castlebar by car ferry, car, ferry, train, or bus
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- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Castlebar
6h 10m€81–107Ferry, bus via Foxford
cheapest- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the bus from Dublin North Wall Quay Arena to Foxford22
9h 34m€73–103Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CastlebarIc / ...
8h 2m€92–126Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar721
8h 20m€89–123
Holyhead to Castlebar by ferry, foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Castlebar is to ferry and bus via Foxford which costs €70 - €110 and takes 9h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Castlebar is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 10m and costs €80 - €110.
The distance between Holyhead and Castlebar is 342 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Castlebar without a car is to ferry and train which takes 8h 2m and costs €90 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Holyhead to Castlebar, including transfers.
There are 202+ hotels available in Castlebar.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Castlebar, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Castlebar. However, you can take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1 then drive to Castlebar. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Castlebar via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Dublin Aston Quay O'Connell Bridge and Temple Bar, Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, and Dublin Heuston in around 8h 2m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €21–30
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin North Wall Quay Arena to Foxford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €185–200
- On Foot
- €40–50
Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €190–200
- On Foot
- €40–50
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–90
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?, Getting around the Cyclades, and Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.