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How to get fromCaernarfon to Irelandby ferry, bus, train, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Caernarfon to Ireland by ferry, bus, train, or plane

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  1. Ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    5h 46m
    €41–68

  2. Bus, train, fly

    1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A to Bangor Bus Station Stand Ebus bus
    2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LPL - DUB
    6h 50m
    €72–218

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand B to Holyhead Portbus bus 1
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    6h 11m

  4. Bus, ferry via Bangor Bus Station Stand C

    1. Take the bus from Bangor Bus Station Stand C to Llys Watlingbus bus 4X
    2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    7h 53m
    €80–227

Caernarfon to Ireland by bus, train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€41Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161 km
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Caernarfon, Wales and Ireland?

Stena Line operates a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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