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

The cheapest way to get from Limerick to Holyhead is to bus and ferry which costs £50 - £70 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Limerick to Holyhead is to train and ferry which takes 7h 13m and costs £70 - £110.

How far is it from Limerick to Holyhead?

The distance between Limerick and Holyhead is 198 miles.

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

The best way to get from Limerick to Holyhead without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 13m and costs £70 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Limerick to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 915+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Limerick to Holyhead - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, and car ferry

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

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
7h 13m
£72–104
Fly, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SNN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain
8h 12m
£48–207
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Limerick to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar
12h 16m
£155–237
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Bachelors Walkbus 300
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
7h 45m
£52–69
Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthur's Quay to Dublin Airport Zone 10bus 712
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
7h 48m
£76–112
Train, ferry via Tipperary
1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain 205 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
7h 51m
£73–106

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

26Weekly Services

7h 13mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 197.3 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Holyhead. However, you can 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 vehicle from Limerick to Holyhead via Belfast and Cairnryan in around 12h 16m.

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