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How to get fromHolyhead to Cavanby ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Cavan by ferry, bus, 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 Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 109X
    6h 15m
    €42–77

  2. Ferry, bus via Holyhead

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 109X
    6h 30m
    €41–152

  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 Cavancar car
    9h 55m
    €148–436

  4. Ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Cavan Bus Stnbus bus 30
    6h 35m
    €42–83

Holyhead to Cavan by ferry, foot, tram, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration6h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Cavan.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 225.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Cavan, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Cavan. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Busáras, walk to Dublin Busáras, then take the bus to Cavan Bus Stn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holyhead to Cavan via Cairnryan and Larne in around 9h 55m.

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