There are 5 ways to get from Letterkenny to Holyhead by car, car ferry, bus, or ferry
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Drive, car ferry
best- Drive from Letterkenny to Dublin Terminal 1
- Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
6h 19m£73–88Bus, car ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from ATU Letterkenny to Dublin Busáras32
- Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
10h 2m£58–116Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
- Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16932 / ...
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
8h 15m£63–82Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Busáras32
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
8h 47m£76–114Bus, ferry #2
- Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Airport32
- Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to HolyheadDublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
8h 34m£65–87
Letterkenny to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Letterkenny to Holyhead is to bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs £60 - £85 and takes 8h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Letterkenny to Holyhead is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 19m and costs £70 - £90.
The distance between Letterkenny and Holyhead is 211 miles.
The best way to get from Letterkenny to Holyhead without a car is to bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 8h 15m and costs £60 - £85.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Letterkenny to Holyhead, including transfers.
There are 909+ hotels available in Holyhead.
What companies run services between Letterkenny, Ireland and Holyhead, Wales?
There is no direct connection from Letterkenny to Holyhead. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1 then take the car ferry to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Holyhead via Dublin Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 8h 15m.
- Phone
- 074 9135201
- info@johnmcginley.com
- Website
- johnmcginley.com
Bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–26
- Website
- Mc Ginley Coach Travel
- Phone
- 0818 15 15 15
- Website
- expressway.ie
Bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
Bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://www.expressway.ie/
- Schedules at
- https://www.expressway.ie/routes-and-timetables
- Book at
- https://www.expressway.ie/journey-search
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- buseireann.ie
Bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
Bus from ATU Letterkenny to Dublin Busáras
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- https://www.buseireann.ie/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £39
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- £165–180
- On Foot
- £35–45
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
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/
Car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £36–85
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Passenger
- £36
- Passenger Car
- £140–190
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