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How to get fromHolyhead to Kellsby car ferry, taxi, ferry or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Kells by car ferry, taxi, ferry, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, taxi

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1carferry
    2. Take the taxi from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kellstaxi
    4h 9m
    €144–179

  2. Ferry, bus via Blanchardstown

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
    2. Take the bus from Point Village to Westend Office ParkbusN4
    3. Take the bus from Westend Office Park to Kellsbus109
    6h 16m
    €51–62

  3. Ferry, bus via Dublin

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    2. Take the bus from Saint Patrick's Road to Kellsbus109X
    5h 22m
    €83–119

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kellsbus109 / ...
    5h 39m
    €74–106

  5. Ferry, bus #2

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry0
    2. Take the bus from 3Arena to Kellsbus109A
    5h 52m
    €74–105

Holyhead to Kells by ferry, foot, tram, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Kells, IE-MH, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Kells. However, you can take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1 then take the taxi to Kells. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Kells via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, Drumcondra, and Saint Patrick's Road in around 5h 22m.

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