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How to get fromPortrush to Holyheadby car, car ferry, train, ferry or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Portrush to Holyhead by car, car ferry, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Portrush to Dublin Terminal 1car
    2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    6h 24m
    £65–93

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Grand Centraltrain0
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin ConnollytrainIc / ...
    3. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    11h 27m
    £60–84

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Coleraine to Great Victoria Streettrain
    2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connollytrain
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry0
    10h 27m
    £91–134

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to High Streetbus218
    2. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21bus785
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
    10h 47m

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Dunluce Avenue to Omagh Depotbus231
    2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Dublin Busárasbus32
    3. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyheadcarferry
    11h 30m

Portrush to Holyhead by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration10h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Portrush, Northern Ireland and Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Portrush to Holyhead. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1 then take the car ferry to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portrush to Holyhead Ferry via Coleraine, Great Victoria Street, Dublin Connolly, Sean O'Casey Bridge, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 10h 27m.

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