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How to get fromHolyhead to Ballinaby ferry, bus, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Ballina 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 Dublin Busáras to Ballina Bus Stnbus bus 22
    8h 44m
    €53–89

  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 Manulla Junctiontrain train 804 / ...
    8h 49m
    €48–83

  3. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Bus Stn to Dillon Terracebus bus 458
    9h 53m
    €58–97

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Ballinacar car
    11h 15m
    €165–461

  5. Ferry, bus via Claremorris

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Claremorrisbus bus 721
    3. Take the bus from Claremorris to Ballina Humbrtbus bus 430
    10h 21m
    €59–184

Holyhead to Ballina by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 352.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Ballina, IE-MO, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Ballina. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Castleforbes Road, take the bus to S O'Casey Br, walk to Dublin Busáras, then take the bus to Ballina Bus Stn. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Ballina via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, Dublin Heuston, and Manulla Junction in around 8h 49m.

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