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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Tuam is to ferry and bus via Longford which costs €70 - €95 and takes 9h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Tuam is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 14m and costs €85 - €120.

How far is it from Holyhead to Tuam?

The distance between Holyhead and Tuam is 298 km.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Tuam without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 7h 14m and costs €85 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Holyhead to Tuam, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tuam?

There are 34+ hotels available in Tuam.

Holyhead to Tuam - 3 ways to travel via ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Tuam by ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Tuam Holy Cross Collegebus 721
7h 14m
€87–120
Ferry, bus via Longford
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Longford Stationbus 23 / ...
3. Take the bus from Longford Station to Tuam Vicar Streetbus 65
9h 41m
€71–92
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Tuamcar
11h 30m
€171–252

Holyhead to Tuam by ferry, foot, and bus

26Weekly Services

7h 14mAverage Duration

€87Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Tuam.

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Distance: 298.3 km
Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Tuam, IE-G, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Tuam. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Castleforbes Road, take the bus to Burgh Quay, walk to Crampton Quay, then take the bus to Tuam Holy Cross College. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead to Tuam Vicar Street via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Busáras, Dublin Busáras, and Longford Station in around 9h 41m.

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