What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Galway?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Galway is to ferry and bus via Holyhead which costs €60 - €80 and takes 6h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to Galway?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Galway is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 31m and costs €85 - €130.

How far is it from Holyhead to Galway?

The distance between Holyhead and Galway is 316 km.

How do I travel from Holyhead to Galway without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Galway without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 31m and costs €85 - €130.

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to Galway?

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Holyhead to Galway, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Galway?

There are 562+ hotels available in Galway.

Holyhead to Galway - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Galway by ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
6h 31m
€88–121
Ferry, bus via Holyhead
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stationbus 761 / ...
6h 36m
€63–78
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Galwaycar
11h 43m
€174–259
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain Re
7h 19m
€85–118

Holyhead to Galway by ferry, foot, and bus

26Weekly Services

6h 31mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Holyhead to Galway.

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Distance: 315.9 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Galway. 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, then take the bus to Galway Coach Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holyhead to Galway via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 11h 43m.

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