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How to get fromCarrick-on-Shannon to Holyheadby train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Carrick-on-Shannon to Holyhead by train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Carrick On Shannon to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    7h 18m
    £40–58

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Carrick-on-Shannon to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    10h 21m
    £139–390

  3. Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus bus 23
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    7h 41m
    £46–73

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Carrick-on-Shannon to Dublin Busárasbus bus 23
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    7h 56m
    £85–217

Carrick-on-Shannon to Holyhead by train, foot, tram, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 165.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland and Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Carrick-on-Shannon to 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, then take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carrick-on-Shannon to Holyhead via Larne and Cairnryan in around 10h 21m.

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