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How to get fromBelfast to Port of Holyheadby train, ferry, car ferry, car, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    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 16m
    £37–66

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Port of Holyheadcar car
    8h 4m
    £106–348

  3. 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
    6h 18m
    £82–202

  4. Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    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
    7h 22m
    £38–168

  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
    7h 34m
    £41–250

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 18m
    £75–180

  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
    6h 48m
    £79–197

  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
    5h 43m
    £76–190

Belfast to Port of Holyhead by train, foot, tram, and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 179 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Port of Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Port of Holyhead. However, you can take the train to Dublin Connolly, walk to George's Dock, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry, then walk to Port of Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast to Port of Holyhead via Larne and Cairnryan in around 8h 4m.

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