There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Kells by car ferry, taxi, ferry, or bus
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Car ferry, taxi
best- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Take the taxi from Dublin Terminal 1 to Kells
4h 9m€144–179Ferry, bus via Blanchardstown
cheapest- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the bus from Westend Office Park to Kells109 / ...
6h 13m€51–62Ferry, bus via Dublin
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from Saint Patrick's Road to Kells109X
5h 22m€83–119Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Kells109 / ...
5h 39m€74–106Ferry, bus #2
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from 3Arena to Kells109A
5h 52m€74–105
Holyhead to Kells by ferry, foot, tram, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Kells is to ferry and bus via Blanchardstown which costs €50 - €65 and takes 6h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Kells is to car ferry and taxi which takes 4h 9m and costs €140 - €180.
The distance between Holyhead and Kells is 175 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Kells without a car is to car ferry and taxi which takes 4h 9m and costs €140 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Holyhead to Kells, including transfers.
There are 119+ hotels available in Kells.
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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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Saint Patrick's Road to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from 3Arena to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from Westend Office Park to Kells
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.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
- €40–50
- 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/
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- €100–130
VIP Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 478 3333
- Website
- viptaxis.ie
NXT Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 888 8888
- Website
- nxt.ie
Lynx Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 471 5333
- Website
- lynk.ie
Leinster Taxi Dublin
- Phone
- +353 14370890
- Website
- leinstertaxi.com
Eco Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 945 8098
- Website
- ecotaxis.ie
Dalkey Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 285 7777
- Website
- dalkeytaxi.ie
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +353 1 280 0444
- Website
- boroughtaxis.ie
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