There are 3 ways to get from Ireland to Holyhead by ferry, car, or car ferry
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Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
4h 44m£36–46Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
- Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
- Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar
9h 54m£132–204Ferry via Baggot Street
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
5h 18m£57–82
Ireland to Holyhead by tram, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Holyhead is to ferry which costs £35 - £50 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Ireland to Holyhead is to ferry which takes 4h 44m and costs £35 - £50.
The distance between Ireland and Holyhead is 67 miles.
The best way to get from Ireland to Holyhead without a car is to ferry which takes 4h 44m and costs £35 - £50.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Ireland to Holyhead, including transfers.
There are 915+ hotels available in Holyhead.
What companies run services between Ireland and Holyhead, Wales?
Irish Ferries operates a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead 3 times a day. Tickets cost £35–45 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- £160–175
- On Foot
- £35–45
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
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