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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Cavan is to ferry and bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 6h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Cavan is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 15m and costs €50 - €75.

How far is it from Holyhead to Cavan?

The distance between Holyhead and Cavan is 226 km.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Cavan without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 15m and costs €50 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Holyhead to Cavan, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cavan?

There are 100+ hotels available in Cavan.

Holyhead to Cavan - 4 ways to travel via ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Cavan by ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stationbus 109X
6h 15m
€54–75
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Cavancar
9h 48m
€151–222
Ferry, bus #2
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stationbus 109X
6h 15m
€79–118
Ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 30
6h 33m
€92–128

Holyhead to Cavan by ferry, foot, tram, and bus

21Weekly Services

6h 15mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Cavan.

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Distance: 225.6 km
Duration: 6h 15m

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 ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Busáras, walk to Dublin Busáras, then take the bus to Cavan Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holyhead to Cavan via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 9h 48m.

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