There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Donegal 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 Donegal
6h 7m€79–104Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegal30
8h 38m€69–90Ferry, train, bus
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to SligoRe / ...
- Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Donegal964
9h 31mFerry, bus #2
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegal30
8h 38m€93–133
Holyhead to Donegal by ferry, foot, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Donegal is to ferry and bus which costs €65 - €90 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Donegal is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 7m and costs €75 - €110.
The distance between Holyhead and Donegal is 327 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Donegal without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 38m and costs €65 - €90.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Holyhead to Donegal, including transfers.
There are 301+ hotels available in Donegal.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Donegal, Ulster, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Donegal. However, you can take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1 then drive to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead to Donegal via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 8h 38m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Connolly to Sligo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–27
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 74 954 8114
- info@feda.ie
- Website
- busfeda.ie
Bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Donegal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://busfeda.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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