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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Limerick is to car ferry and train which costs €60 - €80 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Limerick is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 27m and costs €70 - €100.

How far is it from Holyhead to Limerick?

The distance between Holyhead and Limerick is 305 km.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Limerick without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 8h 34m and costs €70 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Holyhead to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 135+ hotels available in Limerick.

Holyhead to Limerick - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Holyhead to Limerick by car ferry, car, bus, ferry, or train

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

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Limerick
5h 27m
€74–99
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to LimerickIc
7h 45m
€64–77
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quay712
8h 34m
€73–135
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quay300
6h 49m
€84–116
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to LimerickIc
7h 2m
€84–117
Ferry, train via Tipperary
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick JunctionIc / ...
7h 21m
€85–120

Holyhead to Limerick by car ferry and bus

28Weekly Services

8h 34mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Limerick.

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Distance: 304.9 km
Duration: 5h 27m

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 34m.

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