There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Cavan by car ferry, car, ferry, or bus
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Car ferry, drive
best- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cavan
4h 44m€64–78Car ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Station30 / ...
6h 57m€60–78Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Station30
6h 24m€85–120
Holyhead to Cavan by ferry, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Cavan is to car ferry and bus which costs €60 - €80 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Cavan is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 44m and costs €60 - €80.
The distance between Holyhead and Cavan is 222 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Cavan without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 24m and costs €80 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Holyhead to Cavan, including transfers.
There are 101+ hotels available in Cavan.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Cavan, Ulster, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Cavan. However, you can take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1 then drive to Cavan. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Cavan Bus Station via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 6h 24m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- 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
- €44–49
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- 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
- €60–90
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
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