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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Newry is to ferry and bus via Dundalk Bus Station which costs £50 - £70 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Newry is to ferry and train which takes 5h 29m and costs £70 - £110.

How far is it from Holyhead to Newry?

The distance between Holyhead and Newry is 139 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Newry without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 29m and costs £70 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Holyhead to Newry, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Newry?

There are 289+ hotels available in Newry.

Holyhead to Newry - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Newry by ferry, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newrytrain 1_Dn->Gc
5h 29m
£74–103
Ferry, bus via Dundalk Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Take the bus from 3Arena to Dundalk Bus Stationbus 100X
7h 12m
£53–67
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Newrycar
8h 42m
£118–174
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Newry Bus Stationbus X1
5h 43m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Newry.

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Distance: 138.1 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Newry, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Newry. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the taxi to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Newry, walk to Newry Train Station [bus stop], then take the line 341 bus to Newry Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holyhead to Newry via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 8h 42m.

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