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 20m and costs £65 - £95.

How far is it from Holyhead to Newry?

The distance between Holyhead and Newry is 137 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 20m and costs £65 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Holyhead to Newry, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Newry?

There are 287+ 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 Rail
5h 20m
£67–94
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
£52–67
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
£117–172
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
6h 1m

Holyhead to Newry by ferry, foot, tram, and train

26Weekly Services

5h 20mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Newry.

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Distance: 135.9 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Connolly, walk to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Newry. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holyhead to Newry via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 8h 42m.

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