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

The cheapest way to get from Kilrush to Holyhead is to bus and ferry which costs £55 - £85 and takes 10h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilrush to Holyhead is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 45m and costs £65 - £100.

How far is it from Kilrush to Holyhead?

The distance between Kilrush and Holyhead is 234 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilrush to Holyhead without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 10h 45m and costs £85 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Kilrush to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 917+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Kilrush to Holyhead - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, bus

There are 5 ways to get from Kilrush to Holyhead by car, car ferry, bus, train, or ferry

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Kilrush to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
6h 45m
£68–98
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kilrush to Ennis Station336
2. Take the bus from Ennis Friars Walk to Bachelors Walk300
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
10h 55m
£59–81
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Kilrush to Ennis Station336
2. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin HeustonIc
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
10h 45m
£85–122
Bus, ferry via Dublin
1. Take the bus from Aldi Kilrush to Ennis Friars Walk335
2. Take the bus from Ennis Friars Walk to Red Cow Luas300
3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
11h 49m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Kilrush to Ennis Station336
2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Galway Ceannt Station51
3. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Bachelors Walk761 / ...
4. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
11h 51m
£68–132

Kilrush to Holyhead by bus, train, tram, foot, and ferry

26Weekly Services

10h 45mAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 232.7 mi
Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Kilrush, IE-CE, Ireland and Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Kilrush to Holyhead. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1 then take the car ferry to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilrush to Holyhead Ferry via Ennis Station, Ennis, Limerick, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, Abbey Street, Custom House, Castleforbes Road, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 10h 45m.

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