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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Cork is to ferry and bus via Holyhead which costs €60 - €80 and takes 8h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Cork is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 6m and costs €85 - €130.

How far is it from Holyhead to Cork?

The distance between Holyhead and Cork is 356 km.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Cork without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 6m and costs €85 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Holyhead to Cork, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 281+ hotels available in Cork.

Holyhead to Cork - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Cork by ferry, bus, train, car, car ferry, 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
7h 6m
€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 6m
€59–221
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 / ...
7h 12m
€89–128
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
8h 54m
€64–80
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Corkcar
12h 27m
€196–292

Holyhead to Cork by ferry, foot, and bus

26Weekly Services

7h 6mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Cork.

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Distance: 355.8 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Cork. 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, then take the bus to Cork Alfred Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Cork via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 12m.

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