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How to get fromHolyhead to Kilkeelby ferry, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Kilkeel by ferry, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Tara Street to Dundalktrain train Re / ...
    3. Drive from Dundalk to Kilkeelcar car
    7h 9m
    £44–64

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus Stationbus bus X1
    7h 54m
    £37–50

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Kilkeelcar car
    9h
    £121–361

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newrytrain train Ic
    7h 36m
    £49–68

  5. Ferry, bus via Dundalk Bus Stn

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the bus from 3Arena to Dundalk Bus Stnbus bus 100X
    9h 20m
    £93–221

Holyhead to Kilkeel by ferry, foot, tram, train, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration7h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 154 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Kilkeel, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Kilkeel. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Abbey St., walk to Tara Street, take the train to Dundalk, then drive to Kilkeel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holyhead to Kilkeel via Cairnryan and Larne in around 9h.

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