There are 4 ways to get from Port of Holyhead to Donaghadee by car ferry, car, ferry, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Car ferry, drive
best- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Donaghadee
5h 23m£69–88Car ferry, train
cheapest- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
9h 55m£62–75Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Grand Central Station Durham Street785
8h 19m£74–116Car ferry, bus
- Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Take the bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 1X1
10h 24m
Port of Holyhead to Donaghadee by foot, ferry, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port of Holyhead to Donaghadee is to car ferry and train which costs £60 - £75 and takes 9h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Port of Holyhead to Donaghadee is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 23m and costs £65 - £90.
The distance between Port of Holyhead and Donaghadee is 185 miles.
The best way to get from Port of Holyhead to Donaghadee without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 8h 19m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Port of Holyhead to Donaghadee, including transfers.
There are 224+ hotels available in Donaghadee.
What companies run services between Port of Holyhead, Wales and Donaghadee, Northern Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Port of Holyhead to Donaghadee. However, you can walk to Holyhead, take the car ferry to Dublin Terminal 1, then drive to Donaghadee. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port of Holyhead to The Parade via Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, 3Arena, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Grand Central Station Durham Street, Grand Central Bus Stand 20, Queens Square, and Laganside Buscentre in around 8h 19m.
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- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £14–20
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Grand Central Station Durham Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- Website
- dublinexpress.ie
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Grand Central Station Durham Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.dublinexpress.ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1 to Grand Central Station Durham Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £38–43
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- info.se@stenaline.com
- Website
- stenaline.dk
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
Car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £36–85
- Website
- https://www.stenalinetravel.com/
- Passenger
- £36
- Passenger Car
- £140–190
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