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How to get fromHolyhead (Station) to Galwayby ferry, bus, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead (Station) to Galway by ferry, bus, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    6h 54m
    €55–77

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    7h 9m
    €52–74

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead (Station) to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Galwaycar car
    11h 49m
    €183–486

  4. Ferry, train via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    7h 22m
    €97–244

Holyhead (Station) to Galway by foot, ferry, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead (Station) to Galway. However, you can walk to Holyhead Ferry, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Castleforbes Road, take the bus to Burgh Quay, walk to Crampton Quay, then take the bus to Galway Coach Stn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holyhead (Station) to Galway via Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 7h 9m.

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