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How to get fromHolyhead to Traleeby ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Holyhead to Tralee by ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain train Ic
    8h 44m
    €95–133

  2. Ferry, bus via Limerick

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus bus 712
    3. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    10h 30m
    €82–108

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Tralee Prince's Streetbus bus 300
    9h 9m
    €91–124

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Traleecar car
    13h 19m
    €197–292

  5. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane DUB - KIR
    7h 38m
    €103–204

  6. Ferry, train via Mallow

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Mallowtrain train 212 / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Traleetrain train Ic
    9h 11m
    €96–135

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane MAN - KIR
    8h 15m
    €98–267

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane LPL - KIR
    10h 15m
    €90–260

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

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Tralee. 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 Tralee. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Tralee Prince's Street via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Eden Quay, and Burgh Quay in around 9h 9m.

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