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How to get fromHolyhead to Carrick-on-Shannonby ferry, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Carrick-on-Shannon by ferry, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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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 Connolly to Carrick On Shannontrain train Ic
    6h 34m
    €37–66

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Carrick-on-Shannoncar car
    10h 22m
    €155–452

  3. 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 Connolly to Carrick On Shannontrain train Ic
    6h 49m
    €40–159

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Carrick-on-Shannonbus bus 23
    7h 32m
    €44–86

Holyhead to Carrick-on-Shannon by ferry, foot, tram, and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Carrick-on-Shannon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 266.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Carrick-on-Shannon, IE-LM, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Carrick-on-Shannon. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Connolly, walk to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Carrick On Shannon. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holyhead to Carrick-on-Shannon via Cairnryan and Larne in around 10h 22m.

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