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How to get fromHolyhead to KillarneyBy ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Holyhead to Killarney by ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Killarneytrain train Ic
    8h 4m
    €38–76

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Mission Roadbus bus 722
    8h 56m

  3. Ferry, bus via Dublin

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Killarney Mission Roadbus bus 300
    9h 23m
    €41–142

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Killarneycar car
    13h 29m
    €174–287

  5. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane DUB - KIR
    7h 19m
    €40–131

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Kerry Airport

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane MAN - KIR
    7h 55m
    €98–265

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    3. Take the train from Cork to Killarneytrain train
    9h 33m
    €94–269

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to Kerry Airport

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane LPL - KIR
    10h
    €104–348

Holyhead to Killarney by ferry, foot, tram, and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Killarney. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Killarney. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Killarney Mission Road via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 8h 56m.

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