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How to get fromHolyhead to Doolinby ferry, bus, car, car ferry, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Doolin by ferry, bus, car, car ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus via Galway

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galwaybus bus 761 / ...
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus bus 350
    9h 6m
    €41–75

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Doolinbus bus 350
    10h 17m
    €40–73

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walkbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Doolinbus bus 350
    10h 11m
    €51–160

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Doolincar car
    12h 36m
    €187–489

  5. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    9h 41m
    €103–300

Holyhead to Doolin by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379 km
  • Duration: 9h 6m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Doolin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Doolin. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Castleforbes Road, take the bus to Burgh Quay, walk to Crampton Quay, take the bus to ATU Galway, then take the bus to Doolin. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead to Doolin via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Red Cow, Red Cow Luas, Ennis Frs Walk, and Ennis B na Trócaire in around 10h 11m.

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