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

The cheapest way to get from Killarney to Holyhead is to bus and ferry which costs £55 - £80 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Killarney to Holyhead is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 53m and costs £70 - £110.

How far is it from Killarney to Holyhead?

The distance between Killarney and Holyhead is 255 miles.

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

The best way to get from Killarney to Holyhead without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 1m and costs £55 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Killarney to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 919+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Killarney to Holyhead - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Killarney to Holyhead by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Killarney to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
8h 1m
£58–78
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission Road to Bachelors Walk300
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
9h 25m
£57–76
Train, ferry via Holyhead Ferry
1. Take the train from Killarney to Dublin HeustonIc / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
8h 11m
£78–113
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Killarney to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
6h 53m
£72–105
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Killarney to Cork Bus Station Parnell Place40
2. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Bachelors Walk
3. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
11h 4m
£63–134
Fly, ferry
1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)KIR - DUB
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
7h 10m
£66–138

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

9Weekly Services

8h 1mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Killarney to Holyhead.

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Distance: 253.3 mi
Duration: 8h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Killarney to Holyhead. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a train from Killarney to Holyhead Ferry via Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 8h 11m.

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