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How to get fromHolyhead to Blarney Castleby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Blarney Castle by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    7h 58m
    €64–110

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 704x
    8h 36m
    €54–89

  3. Ferry, bus via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    10h 18m
    €62–192

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    8h 9m
    €105–313

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    8h 13m
    €89–325

Holyhead to Blarney Castle by ferry, foot, tram, train, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Blarney Castle, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Blarney Castle. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, take the train to Cork, walk to Summerhill N, take the line 208 bus to St Patrick's Street, take the line 215 bus to Blarney, then walk to Blarney Castle. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead to Blarney Castle via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Abbey St., Burgh Quay, Cork Andersn's Quay, St Patrick's Street, and Blarney in around 10h 18m.

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