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

The cheapest way to get from Roscommon to Holyhead is to train and car ferry which costs £40 - £60 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Roscommon to Holyhead is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 29m and costs £50 - £75.

How far is it from Roscommon to Holyhead?

The distance between Roscommon and Holyhead is 159 miles.

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

The best way to get from Roscommon to Holyhead without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 10h 29m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Roscommon to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 914+ hotels available in Holyhead.

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

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

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

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Roscommon to Dublin Terminal 1
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
5h 29m
£50–72
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Roscommon to Dublin Heuston803 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
7h 51m
£41–57
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Longford Station to Dublin, Airport23 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
10h 29m
£68–137
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Roscommon to Dublin Heuston803 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
7h 6m
£72–102

Roscommon to Holyhead by train, tram, foot, bus, and ferry

26Weekly Services

7h 6mAverage Duration

£72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.8 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Roscommon to Holyhead. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1 then take the car ferry to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roscommon to Holyhead via Longford Station, Dublin, Airport, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1, Custom House Quay, Busáras, Dublin Ferry Port Terminal 1, and Dublin Terminal 1 in around 10h 29m.

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