There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Castlerea by car ferry, car, ferry, bus, or train
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Car ferry, drive
best- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Castlerea
5h 33m€73–94Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CastlereaIc / ...
6h 57m€58–73Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Tulsk22
8h 47m€91–128Ferry, train #2
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CastlereaIc / ...
6h 57m€82–116
Holyhead to Castlerea by ferry, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Castlerea is to ferry and train which costs €55 - €75 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Castlerea is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 33m and costs €70 - €95.
The distance between Holyhead and Castlerea is 280 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Castlerea without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 47m and costs €90 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Holyhead to Castlerea, including transfers.
There are 45+ hotels available in Castlerea.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Castlerea, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Castlerea. However, you can take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1 then drive to Castlerea. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Castlerea via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Sean O'Casey Bridge, Dublin Busáras, and Tulsk in around 8h 47m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Castlerea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €16–23
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Tulsk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–29
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- 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
- €44–49
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- €65–95
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
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