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 which costs €29 - €75 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Cobh is to ferry and train which takes 8h 5m and costs €35 - €80.

How far is it from Holyhead to Cobh?

The distance between Holyhead and Cobh is 394 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 train which takes 8h 5m and costs €35 - €80.

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 142+ hotels available in Cobh.

Holyhead to Cobh - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Cobh by ferry, train, bus, 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, train
best
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
€36–80
Ferry, bus
cheapest
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
€30–71
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
8h 6m
€88–292
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
10h 8m
€40–142
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LPL - ORK
8h 29m
€86–294

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

26Weekly Services

8h 5mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 394.3 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 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 a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Spy Hill via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Burgh Quay, Aston Quay, Cork Alfred Street, and Cork Saint Patrick's Quay in around 8h 5m.

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