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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Ulster is to ferry and bus which costs €65 - €80 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Ulster is to train and fly and bus which takes 7h 46m and costs €85 - €290.

How far is it from Holyhead to Ulster?

The distance between Holyhead and Ulster is 346 km.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Ulster without a car is to ferry and bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 8h 38m and costs €95 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Holyhead to Ulster, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ulster?

There are 177+ hotels available in Ulster.

Holyhead to Ulster - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and car ferry

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

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 via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus 32
8h 38m
€97–141
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus 932 / ...
8h 40m
€66–80
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Letterkennycar
9h 35m
€142–419
Train, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus
7h 46m
€89–285

Holyhead to Ulster by ferry, foot, and bus

26Weekly Services

8h 38mAverage Duration

€97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 346 km
Duration: 8h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Ulster. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, take the bus to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Letterkenny Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead to Letterkenny Bus Station via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Abbey Street, and Parnell Square Nth in around 8h 40m.

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