There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Donaghadee 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 Donaghadee
5h 23m£68–88Car ferry, train
cheapest- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
9h 7m£65–80Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Europa Bus Centre705x
8h 38m£77–108Car ferry, bus
- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21X1
10h 5m
Holyhead to Donaghadee by ferry, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Donaghadee is to car ferry and train which costs £60 - £80 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Donaghadee is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 23m and costs £65 - £90.
The distance between Holyhead and Donaghadee is 185 miles.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Donaghadee without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 38m and costs £75 - £110.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Holyhead to Donaghadee, including transfers.
There are 231+ hotels available in Donaghadee.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Donaghadee, Northern Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Donaghadee. However, you can take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1 then drive to Donaghadee. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to The Parade via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20, Europa Bus Centre, Wellington Place, Custom House Square, and Laganside Buscentre in around 8h 38m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £13–20
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- info@aircoach.ie
- Website
- aircoach.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–18
- Website
- https://www.aircoach.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- 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
- £38–44
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- 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
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £36–85
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Passenger
- £36
- Passenger Car
- £140–190
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