There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Rosslare Strand by car ferry, car, ferry, train, 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.
Car ferry, drive
best- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Rosslare Strand
5h 2m€69–89Car ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station2
9h 16m€58–117Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the train from Tara Street to Rosslare StrandIc
7h 37m€80–112Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from George's Quay to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station740 / ...
8h 2m€85–118Car ferry, train
- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Rosslare StrandIc / ...
8h 26m€61–72
Holyhead to Rosslare Strand by ferry, foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Rosslare Strand is to car ferry and train which costs €60 - €75 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Rosslare Strand is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 2m and costs €65 - €90.
The distance between Holyhead and Rosslare Strand is 258 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Rosslare Strand without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 37m and costs €80 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Holyhead to Rosslare Strand, including transfers.
There are 191+ hotels available in Rosslare Strand.
What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Rosslare Strand, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Rosslare Strand. However, you can take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1 then drive to Rosslare Strand. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Rosslare Strand via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, George's Dock, and Tara Street in around 7h 37m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Tara Street to Rosslare Strand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
Train from Dublin Connolly to Rosslare Strand
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- €14–20
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Dublin Busáras to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- 053 9142742
- info@wexfordbus.com
- Website
- wexfordbus.com
Bus from George's Quay to Wexford O'Hanrahan Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Wexford Bus
- 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
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- 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/
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €41–95
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Passenger
- €41
- Passenger Car
- €160–220
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