There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Cork by car ferry, car, ferry, bus, or train
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Car ferry, drive
best- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Cork
6h 2m€84–114Ferry, 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
9h 3m€64–81Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Street704x
7h 5m€87–124Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to CorkIc
7h 14m€88–128
Holyhead to Cork by ferry, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Cork is to ferry and bus via Dublin which costs €60 - €85 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Cork is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 2m and costs €80 - €120.
The distance between Holyhead and Cork is 361 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Cork without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 5m and costs €85 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Holyhead to Cork, including transfers.
There are 276+ hotels available in Cork.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Cork, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Cork. However, you can take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1 then drive to Cork. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Cork Alfred Street via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Burgh Quay, and Aston Quay in around 7h 5m.
- 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
- €44–49
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 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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