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How to get fromKinsale to Holyheadby bus, ferry, train or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kinsale to Holyhead by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Bachelors Walkbus bus 704x
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    9h 12m
    £58–83

  2. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 50m
    £45–201

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train 205 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    9h 30m
    £80–117

  4. Bus, ferry via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred Street to Parkgate Streetbus bus 707
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    9h 45m
    £80–115

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 35m
    £78–301

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 32m
    £86–210

Kinsale to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kinsale to Holyhead. However, you can take the bus to Cork Saint Patrick's Quay, walk to Cork Alfred Street, take the bus to Bachelors Walk, walk to Eden Quay, take the bus to Castleforbes Road, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kinsale to Holyhead Ferry via Cork Kent Station, Cork, Dublin Heuston, Heuston, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 9h 30m.

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