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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Strabane is to car ferry and bus via Lifford which costs £60 - £75 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Strabane is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 49m and costs £65 - £95.

How far is it from Holyhead to Strabane?

The distance between Holyhead and Strabane is 194 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Strabane without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 29m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Holyhead to Strabane, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Strabane?

There are 286+ hotels available in Strabane.

Holyhead to Strabane - 5 ways to travel via car ferry, car, ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Strabane by car ferry, 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.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Strabane
5h 49m
£68–93
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Strabane Bradley Way32
8h 29m
£56–115
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Strabane Bradley Way32
7h 29m
£75–111
Ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Bradley Way32
8h 18m
£80–112
Car ferry, bus via Lifford
1. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Lifford932 / ...
9h 4m
£61–72

Holyhead to Strabane by ferry, foot, tram, and bus

26Weekly Services

7h 29mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Strabane.

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Distance: 192.8 mi
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Strabane, Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Strabane. However, you can take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1 then drive to Strabane. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Strabane Bradley Way via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, and Dublin Busáras in around 7h 29m.

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