There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Dunleer by ferry, bus, car, or car ferry
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Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the bus from 3Arena to Dunleerbus 100X
5h 35m€55–68Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar
- Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
- Drive from Belfast to Dunleercar
9h 12m€145–209Ferry, bus #2
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
- Take the bus from 3Arena to Dunleerbus 100X
5h 35m€80–111
Holyhead to Dunleer by ferry, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Dunleer is to ferry and bus which costs €55 - €70 and takes 5h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Dunleer is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 35m and costs €55 - €70.
The distance between Holyhead and Dunleer is 173 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Dunleer without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 35m and costs €55 - €70.
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Holyhead to Dunleer, including transfers.
There are 113+ hotels available in Dunleer.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Dunleer, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Dunleer. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to 3Arena, then take the bus to Dunleer. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holyhead to Dunleer via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 9h 12m.
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from 3Arena to Dunleer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
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
Car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
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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