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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Letterkenny is to ferry and bus which costs €65 - €80 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Letterkenny is to ferry and bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 8h 38m and costs €95 - €150.

How far is it from Holyhead to Letterkenny?

The distance between Holyhead and Letterkenny is 346 km.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Letterkenny without a car is to ferry and bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 8h 38m and costs €95 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Holyhead to Letterkenny, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Letterkenny?

There are 174+ hotels available in Letterkenny.

Holyhead to Letterkenny - 3 ways to travel via ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Letterkenny by ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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 Dublin Airport (DUB)
best
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus 32
8h 38m
€98–143
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus 932 / ...
8h 40m
€66–80
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Letterkennycar
9h 35m
€142–429

Holyhead to Letterkenny by ferry, foot, and bus

26Weekly Services

8h 38mAverage Duration

€98Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Holyhead to Letterkenny.

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Distance: 346 km
Duration: 8h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Letterkenny. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, take the bus to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Letterkenny Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead to Letterkenny Bus Station via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Abbey Street, and Parnell Square Nth in around 8h 40m.

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