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How to get fromKillarney to Holyheadby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Killarney to Holyhead by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Mallow

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    1. Take the train from Killarney to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Mallow to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    8h 32m
    £35–64

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Terminal 2 Zone 21bus bus 722
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    9h

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Killarney to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    13h 27m
    £171–442

  4. Fly Kerry Airport to Dublin Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane KIR - DUB
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry
    7h 19m
    £41–102

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Killarney to Newbridgetrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Newbridge to Dublin Connollytrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    8h 57m
    £42–74

  6. Bus, ferry via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Killarney Mission to Red Cow Luasbus bus 300
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    9h 34m
    £43–143

  7. Fly Kerry Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane KIR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 40m
    £89–263

  8. Fly Kerry Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Kerry Airport (KIR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane KIR - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 51m
    £113–261

  9. Train to Cork Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Killarney to Corktrain train
    2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 37m
    £85–253

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

Calendar78Weekly Services
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Killarney to Holyhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 253.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

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 Mallow, 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 Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killarney Mission to Holyhead Ferry via Terminal 2 Zone 21, Terminal 2 Zone 19, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 9h.

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