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How to get fromBangor to Holyheadby train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bangor to Holyhead by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    7h 49m
    £58–85

  2. Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    8h 38m
    £34–162

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bangor to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    8h 20m
    £109–353

  4. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 10m
    £84–197

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    8h 57m
    £89–321

  6. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Bangor to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Chestertrain train
    4. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 18m
    £74–196

  7. Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 47m
    £84–196

  8. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 37m
    £80–197

Bangor to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Bangor to Holyhead. However, you can take the train to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Dublin Connolly, take the taxi to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangor Buscentre to Holyhead Ferry via Donegall Square West, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, Terminal 2 Zone 19, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 8h 38m.

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