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

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There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Ballinasloe by ferry, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballinasloetrain train Ic / ...
    6h 40m
    €38–67

  2. Ferry, bus via Dublin

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the bus from Liffey Valley to Ballinasloebus bus 763
    8h 11m
    €40–147

  3. 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 Ballinasloecar car
    11h 16m
    €165–462

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Ballinasloebus bus 763
    7h 9m
    €43–72

Holyhead to Ballinasloe by ferry, foot, tram, and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€38Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Holyhead to Ballinasloe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 262.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Ballinasloe. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Ballinasloe. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead to Ballinasloe via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Liffey Valley SC, and Liffey Valley in around 8h 11m.

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