There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Limerick Junction by car ferry, car, ferry, bus, 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- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Limerick Junction
5h 28m€74–99Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick JunctionIc / ...
7h 24m€59–73Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthur's Quay300
8h 23m€89–132Ferry, train via Dublin
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick JunctionIc / ...
6h 17m€83–117
Holyhead to Limerick Junction by ferry, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Limerick Junction is to ferry and train which costs €55 - €75 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Limerick Junction is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 28m and costs €70 - €100.
The distance between Holyhead and Limerick Junction is 295 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Limerick Junction without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 23m and costs €85 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Holyhead to Limerick Junction, including transfers.
There are 75+ hotels available in Limerick Junction.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Limerick Junction, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Limerick Junction. However, you can take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1 then drive to Limerick Junction. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Limerick Junction via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Aston Quay, Burgh Quay, Limerick Arthur's Quay, and Limerick Bus Station in around 8h 23m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €15–22
- 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
Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €190–200
- On Foot
- €40–50
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–90
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
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