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How to get fromHolyhead to Cobhby ferry, train, plane or bus

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train 208 / ...
    8h 5m
    €92–134

  2. Ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Cork Alfred Streetbus bus 707
    9h 30m
    €74–98

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    8h 12m
    €90–256

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus bus 704x
    8h 56m
    €92–132

  5. Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane BHX - ORK
    8h 46m
    €105–419

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Cobh. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, take the train to Cork, then take the train to Cobh. Alternatively, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Kent Station, walk to Cork, then take the train to Cobh.

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