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

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Castlebar by ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train 804 / ...
    7h 45m
    €45–78

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus bus 721
    8h 14m
    €47–79

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Castlebarcar car
    11h 31m
    €170–466

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Castlebarbus bus
    8h 24m
    €83–267

  5. Ferry, bus via Swinford

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Swinfordbus bus 22
    9h 56m
    €63–191

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

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 355.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Castlebar. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Castlebar. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Castlebar via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Burgh Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 8h 14m.

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