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How to get fromDublin Airport (DUB) to Holyheadby plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Holyhead by plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Liverpool, train

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    4h 36m
    £61–181

  2. Ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    4h 55m
    £21–49

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    9h 36m
    £129–382

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    5h 6m
    £75–199

  5. Ferry via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    4h 59m
    £23–130

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Holyhead, Wales?

Stena Line operates a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry every 4 hours. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 3h 31m.

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