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How to get fromHolyhead to Roscommonby ferry, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommontrain train 804 / ...
    6h 39m
    €38–68

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Longford Stnbus bus 23 / ...
    8h 53m
    €57–93

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Roscommoncar car
    11h 5m
    €160–456

  4. Ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Roscommontrain train 804 / ...
    6h 54m
    €40–159

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

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 269.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Roscommon. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Roscommon. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Roscommon via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, S O'Casey Br, Dublin Busáras, and Longford Stn in around 8h 53m.

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