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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

    best
    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
    €92–128

  2. Ferry, bus via Cork

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Station to Killarney Bus Stationbus bus 40
    9h 52m
    €78–103

  3. Ferry, train via Mallow

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain train 212 / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    8h 32m
    €93–131

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Killarney Mission Roadbus bus 300
    9h 4m
    €91–129

  5. 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 28m
    €201–292

  6. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly

    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 18m
    €102–203

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    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
    €97–266

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane LPL - KIR
    9h 55m
    €89–259

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

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€92Cheapest 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 via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Mallow in around 8h 32m.

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