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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Limerick is to ferry and bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €65 - €85 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Limerick is to ferry and bus which takes 6h 49m and costs €80 - €120.

How far is it from Holyhead to Limerick?

The distance between Holyhead and Limerick is 306 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 ferry and bus which takes 6h 49m and costs €80 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Holyhead to Limerick, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Limerick?

There are 134+ hotels available in Limerick.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Limerick by ferry, bus, car, car 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.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 300
6h 49m
€85–117
Ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 712
7h 14m
€65–85
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Limerickcar
12h 10m
€181–267
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain Re
7h 2m
€85–118
Ferry, train via Tipperary
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain 212 / ...
7h 22m
€86–121

Holyhead to Limerick by ferry, foot, and bus

26Weekly Services

6h 49mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Limerick.

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Distance: 305.9 km
Duration: 6h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Limerick. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Castleforbes Road, take the bus to Eden Quay, walk to Burgh Quay, then take the bus to Limerick Arthur's Quay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holyhead to Limerick via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 12h 10m.

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