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How to get fromCobh to Holyheadby bus, ferry, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Cobh to Holyhead by bus, ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus bus 707
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    8h 55m
    £45–69

  2. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 29m
    £73–250

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    8h 56m
    £49–72

  4. Bus, ferry via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus bus 707
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    9h 12m
    £84–217

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 3m
    £69–245

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    9h 10m
    £81–293

Cobh to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Cobh to Holyhead. However, you can take the line 200 bus to Cork Patrick's Quay, walk to Cork Alfred St, take the bus to Bachelors Walk, walk to Eden Quay, take the bus to Castleforbes Road, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry. Alternatively, you can take the train to Cork, walk to Kent Station, take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Holyhead.

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