There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Cobh by car ferry, car, ferry, bus, or train
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€81–112Ferry, bus via Dublin
cheapest- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Cork Anderson's Quay600
10h 53m€65–81Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street704x
8h 12m€87–123Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
8h 19m€96–136
Holyhead to Cobh by ferry, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Cobh is to ferry and bus via Dublin which costs €65 - €85 and takes 10h 53m.
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 bus which takes 8h 12m and costs €85 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Holyhead to Cobh, including transfers.
There are 311+ 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 Spy Hill via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Aston Quay, Cork Alfred Street, and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay in around 8h 12m.
- 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 Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Red Cow Luas to Cork Anderson's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.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
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €185–200
- On Foot
- €40–50
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
- €60–90
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
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