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How to get fromHolyhead to Foynesby ferry, bus, train, car, car ferry, plane or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Holyhead to Foynes by ferry, bus, train, car, car ferry, plane, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Foynesbus bus 314
    9h 14m
    €36–75

  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 Limericktrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Foynesbus bus 314
    9h 16m
    €36–76

  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 Foynescar car
    12h 35m
    €159–273

  4. Train, fly, taxi

    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 taxi from Shannon-Airport-SNN to Foynestaxi taxi
    7h 6m
    €162–350

  5. Ferry, train, bus via Tipperary

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain train 212 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Foynesbus bus 314
    9h 35m
    €37–79

  6. Ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus bus 712
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Foynesbus bus 314
    9h 55m
    €40–129

Holyhead to Foynes by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Foynes. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Castleforbes Road, take the bus to Eden Quay, walk to Burgh Quay, take the bus to Limerick Arthur's Quay, walk to Limerick Colbert Station, then take the bus to Foynes. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Foynes via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Limerick, and Limerick Colbert Station in around 9h 16m.

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