There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Galway by car ferry, car, ferry, bus, or train
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Car ferry, drive
best- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Galway
5h 34m€79–104Ferry, bus via Holyhead
cheapest- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station761 / ...
6h 35m€63–78Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station761 / ...
6h 30m€87–121Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to GalwayIc / ...
7h 10m€84–118
Holyhead to Galway by ferry, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Galway is to ferry and bus via Holyhead which costs €60 - €80 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Galway is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 34m and costs €75 - €110.
The distance between Holyhead and Galway is 318 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Galway without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 30m and costs €85 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Holyhead to Galway, including transfers.
There are 558+ hotels available in Galway.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Galway, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Galway. However, you can take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1 then drive to Galway. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Galway Coach Station via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Burgh Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €18–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €44–49
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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
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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