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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Cobh is to ferry and bus via Holyhead which costs €60 - €80 and takes 9h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Cobh is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 5m and costs €85 - €130.

How far is it from Holyhead to Cobh?

The distance between Holyhead and Cobh is 380 km.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Cobh without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 5m and costs €85 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Holyhead to Cobh, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cobh?

There are 308+ hotels available in Cobh.

Holyhead to Cobh - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Cobh by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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+Iferry 0
2. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus 704x
8h 5m
€88–124
Train, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
8h 58m
€64–226
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain 208 / ...
8h 5m
€92–133
Ferry, bus via Holyhead
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Anderson's Quaybus 600
9h 53m
€64–80

Holyhead to Cobh by ferry, foot, and bus

26Weekly Services

8h 5mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 379.7 km
Duration: 8h 5m

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 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 line 200 bus to Spy Hill. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Cobh via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Cork in around 8h 5m.

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