What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Donegal?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Donegal is to ferry and bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €35 - €85 and takes 8h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to Donegal?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Donegal is to ferry and bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 8h 30m and costs €35 - €85.

How far is it from Holyhead to Donegal?

The distance between Holyhead and Donegal is 353 km.

How do I travel from Holyhead to Donegal without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Donegal without a car is to ferry and bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 8h 30m and costs €35 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to Donegal?

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Holyhead to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 323+ hotels available in Donegal.

Holyhead to Donegal - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car

There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Donegal 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 Airport (DUB)
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1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus 30
8h 30m
€37–83
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Re / ...
3. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz Road to Donegalbus 964
9h 31m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
9h 59m
€132–438
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus 30
8h 57m
€43–80

Holyhead to Donegal by ferry, foot, and bus

26Weekly Services

8h 30mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Donegal.

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Distance: 353.1 km
Duration: 8h 30m

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 ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, take the bus to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Donegal via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, Sligo, and Sligo Markievicz Road in around 9h 31m.

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