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

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There are 5 ways to get from Castlebar to Holyhead by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    8h 12m
    £64–167

  2. Train, ferry via Holyhead Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    8h 13m
    £36–67

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Airport Zone 11bus bus 721
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    9h 5m
    £37–76

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Castlebar to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    11h 29m
    £145–406

  5. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Castlebar to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane NOC - LPL
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 33m
    £70–215

Castlebar to Holyhead by train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration8h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 221 mi
  • Duration: 8h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Castlebar to Holyhead. However, you can take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Castlebar to Holyhead Ferry via Airport Zone 11, Terminal 2 Zone 19, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 9h 5m.

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