There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Roscommon by car ferry, car, ferry, bus, or train
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Car ferry, drive
best- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Roscommon
5h 19m€68–89Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+IHolyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to RoscommonIc / ...
6h 39m€56–70Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Longford Station23 / ...
8h 52m€92–130Ferry, train #2
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to RoscommonIc / ...
6h 39m€80–113
Holyhead to Roscommon by ferry, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Roscommon is to ferry and train which costs €55 - €70 and takes 6h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Roscommon is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 19m and costs €65 - €90.
The distance between Holyhead and Roscommon is 253 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Roscommon without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 52m and costs €90 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Holyhead to Roscommon, including transfers.
There are 49+ hotels available in Roscommon.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Roscommon, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Roscommon. However, you can take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1 then drive to Roscommon. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Roscommon via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Sean O'Casey Bridge, Dublin Busáras, and Longford Station in around 8h 52m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Longford Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- https://www.expressway.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
- €44–49
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 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
- €65–95
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
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