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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to County Clare is to ferry and bus which costs €70 - €90 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to County Clare is to ferry and bus via Dublin which takes 7h 58m and costs €85 - €120.

How far is it from Holyhead to County Clare?

The distance between Holyhead and County Clare is 345 km.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to County Clare without a car is to ferry and bus via Dublin which takes 7h 58m and costs €85 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Holyhead to County Clare, including transfers.

Where can I stay near County Clare?

There are 102+ hotels available in County Clare.

Holyhead to County Clare - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to County Clare by ferry, bus, train, 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 via Dublin
best
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Friars Walk300
7h 58m
€85–119
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Ennis Bóthar na Trócaire712
8h 11m
€70–88
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction212 / ...
9h 1m
€89–128
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to County Clare
12h 10m
€180–271

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

26Weekly Services

7h 58mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to County Clare.

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Distance: 344.7 km
Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and County Clare, IE-CE, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to County Clare. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, then take the bus to Ennis Friars Walk. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead to Ennis Bóthar na Trócaire via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 8h 11m.

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