There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Cobh by car ferry, car, ferry, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Car ferry, drive
best- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cobh
6h 13m€84–114Ferry, bus via Holyhead
cheapest- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Street707
8h 55m€65–81Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
8h 12m€94–135Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street704x
8h 27m€87–119
Holyhead to Cobh by ferry, foot, bus, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Cobh is to ferry and bus via Holyhead which costs €65 - €85 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Cobh is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 13m and costs €80 - €120.
The distance between Holyhead and Cobh is 366 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Cobh without a car is to ferry and train which takes 8h 12m and costs €90 - €140.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Holyhead to Cobh, including transfers.
There are 308+ hotels available in Cobh.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Cobh, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Cobh. However, you can take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1 then drive to Cobh. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Cobh via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Eden Quay, Abbey Street, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Cork in around 8h 12m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.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
- €43–49
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 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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