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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Clonakilty is to car ferry and drive which costs €90 - €130 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Clonakilty is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 37m and costs €90 - €130.

How far is it from Holyhead to Clonakilty?

The distance between Holyhead and Clonakilty is 407 km.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Clonakilty without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Holyhead to Clonakilty, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Clonakilty?

There are 103+ hotels available in Clonakilty.

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

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

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 Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
2. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street
3. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Clonakilty N71230
9h 11m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Clonakilty
6h 37m
€94–124
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
3. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Clonakilty N71230
9h 23m
Ferry, bus via Dublin
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Cork Anderson's Quay600
3. Take the bus from Cork Saint Patrick's Quay to Clonakilty N71230
11h 8m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Clonakilty.

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Distance: 407.3 km
Duration: 9h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Clonakilty. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Castleforbes Road, take the bus to Burgh Quay, walk to Aston Quay, take the bus to Cork Alfred Street, walk to Cork Saint Patrick's Quay, then take the bus to Clonakilty N71. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Clonakilty N71 via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Cork, Summerhill North, MacCurtain Street, and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay in around 9h 23m.

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