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

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

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  1. Ferry, bus via Galway

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    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
    8h 46m
    €36–80

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    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 Station to Doolinbus bus 350
    9h 58m
    €37–77

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Doolincar car
    12h 28m
    €160–269

  4. 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 44m
    €101–277

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Friars Walkbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus 350
    11h 11m
    €44–79

Holyhead to Doolin by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Ferry to Doolin via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Galway, and Galway Ceannt Station in around 9h 58m.

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