There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Blarney Castle by ferry, train, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain Ic / ...
7h 51m€75–112Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
- Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 704x
8h 34m€65–91Ferry, bus via Holyhead
- Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
10h 13m€115–274Train to Manchester Airport, fly
- Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane MAN - ORK
8h 3m€98–284Train to Liverpool, fly
- Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane LPL - ORK
8h 7m€90–311
Holyhead to Blarney Castle by ferry, foot, tram, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Blarney Castle is to ferry and bus which costs €65 - €95 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Blarney Castle is to ferry and train which takes 7h 51m and costs €75 - €120.
The distance between Holyhead and Blarney Castle is 388 km.
The best way to get from Holyhead to Blarney Castle without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 51m and costs €75 - €120.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Holyhead to Blarney Castle, including transfers.
There are 327+ hotels available in Blarney Castle.
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 13m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Cork Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €22–160
Flights from Liverpool to Cork Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–190
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €22–35
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Burgh Quay to Cork Andersn's Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €26–40
- Phone
- +44 844 770 7070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stena Line
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Stena Line
Ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Stena Line
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