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

The cheapest way to get from Letterkenny to Holyhead is to bus and ferry which costs £55 - £80 and takes 9h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Letterkenny to Holyhead is to bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 8h 23m and costs £80 - £120.

How far is it from Letterkenny to Holyhead?

The distance between Letterkenny and Holyhead is 216 miles.

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

The best way to get from Letterkenny to Holyhead without a car is to bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 8h 23m and costs £80 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Letterkenny to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 925+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Letterkenny to Holyhead - 4 ways to travel via bus, ferry, car, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Letterkenny to Holyhead by bus, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
best
1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Airport Zone 16bus 932 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
8h 23m
£83–117
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Busárasbus 32
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
9h 18m
£60–79
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Letterkenny to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar
9h 34m
£122–372
Bus, ferry #2
1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Dublin Busárasbus 32
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
9h 18m
£80–114

Letterkenny to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry

26Weekly Services

8h 23mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Letterkenny to Holyhead.

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Distance: 214.9 mi
Duration: 8h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Letterkenny to Holyhead. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin 3Arena Point Village & Ringsend, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Holyhead via Dublin Busáras, Busáras, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 9h 18m.

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