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How to get fromHolyhead to Corkby ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Holyhead to Cork by ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train 208 / ...
    7h 12m
    €34–78

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus bus 707
    7h 12m
    €31–74

  3. Ferry, bus via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Anderson's Quaybus bus 600
    9h 9m
    €40–141

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Corkcar car
    12h 27m
    €169–286

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    7h 2m
    €84–248

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    7h 25m
    €79–290

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

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train 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 Crampton Quay in around 7h 12m.

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