There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Limerick by car ferry, car, bus, ferry, or train
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Car ferry, drive
best- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Limerick
5h 26m€74–99Car ferry, train
cheapest- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
7h 45m€64–77Car ferry, bus
- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay712
8h 20m€70–146Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quay300
6h 50m€84–116Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
7h 3m€85–118
Holyhead to Limerick by car ferry and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Limerick is to car ferry and train which costs €60 - €80 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Limerick is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 26m and costs €70 - €100.
The distance between Holyhead and Limerick is 305 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Limerick without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 8h 20m and costs €70 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Holyhead to Limerick, including transfers.
There are 135+ hotels available in Limerick.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Limerick, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Limerick. However, you can take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1 then drive to Limerick. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Holyhead to Limerick Arthur's Quay via Dublin Port, Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1, Talbot Street East, Custom House Quay, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Dublin Airport Zone 10 in around 8h 20m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Connolly to Limerick
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €17–25
- Phone
- +353 91 564 164
- info@citylink.ie
- Website
- citylink.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.citylink.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- jjkavanagh.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- https://jjkavanagh.ie/
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- dublincoach.ie
Bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.dublincoach.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €43–49
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €42–95
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Passenger
- €42
- Passenger Car
- €160–220
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
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