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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Bachelors Walkbus bus 761 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    7h 30m
    £38–67

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    7h 44m
    £35–133

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Galway to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    11h 42m
    £150–412

  4. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt 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
    8h 21m
    £72–236

  5. Train, ferry via Holyhead Ferry

    1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    7h 45m
    £36–63

Galway to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Holyhead. However, you can 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 a vehicle from Galway to Holyhead via Larne and Cairnryan in around 11h 42m.

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