What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to County Cavan?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to County Cavan is to ferry and bus which costs €21 - €60 and takes 6h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to County Cavan?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to County Cavan is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs €21 - €60.

How far is it from Holyhead to County Cavan?

The distance between Holyhead and County Cavan is 210 km.

How do I travel from Holyhead to County Cavan without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to County Cavan without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs €21 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to County Cavan?

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

Where can I stay near County Cavan?

There are 105+ hotels available in County Cavan.

Holyhead to County Cavan - 3 ways to travel via ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to County Cavan by ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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 Dublin Busáras to Knocknagillaghbus 109X
6h 7m
€22–57
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to County Cavancar
9h 56m
€124–218
Ferry, bus via Blanchardstown
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Take the bus from Blanchardstown N3 to Knocknagillaghbus 109X
6h 56m
€29–98

Holyhead to County Cavan by ferry, foot, tram, and bus

26Weekly Services

6h 7mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to County Cavan.

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Distance: 209.7 km
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and County Cavan, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to County Cavan. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Busáras, walk to Dublin Busáras, then take the bus to Knocknagillagh. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holyhead to County Cavan via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 9h 56m.

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