What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Kilrush?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Kilrush is to ferry and bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 11h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to Kilrush?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Kilrush is to train and fly and bus which takes 9h 28m and costs €95 - €280.

How far is it from Holyhead to Kilrush?

The distance between Holyhead and Kilrush is 424 km.

How do I travel from Holyhead to Kilrush without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Kilrush without a car is to ferry and bus via Galway which takes 10h 32m and costs €55 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to Kilrush?

It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Holyhead to Kilrush, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kilrush?

There are 194+ hotels available in Kilrush.

Holyhead to Kilrush - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus via Galway
best
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galwaybus 761 / ...
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Ennis Stationbus 51
4. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrushbus 336
10h 32m
€56–97
Ferry, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain 212 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrushbus 336
10h 47m
€38–85
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Kilrushcar
12h 50m
€164–278
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane MAN - SNN
3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilrushbus
9h 28m
€97–275
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Friars Walkbus 300
3. Take the bus from Ennis Friars Walk to Aldi Kilrushbus 335
11h 3m
€38–81

Holyhead to Kilrush by ferry, foot, and bus

21Weekly Services

10h 32mAverage Duration

€56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 423.9 km
Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Kilrush, IE-CE, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Kilrush. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Castleforbes Road, take the bus to Wellington Quay, walk to Crampton Quay, take the bus to ATU Galway, take the bus to Ennis Station, then take the bus to Kilrush. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Kilrush via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, Limerick Junction, Limerick, Ennis, and Ennis Station in around 10h 47m.

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