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How to get fromHolyhead to County Kerryby ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Holyhead to County Kerry by ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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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 Killarneytrain train Ic
    9h 31m
    €61–101

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Missionbus bus 722
    10h 31m

  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 County Kerrycar car
    13h 37m
    €204–537

  4. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane DUB - KIR
    8h 58m
    €71–156

  5. 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 Red Cow Luas to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    11h 4m
    €109–277

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane MAN - KIR
    9h 32m
    €102–287

Holyhead to County Kerry by ferry, foot, tram, train, and bus

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration9h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and County Kerry, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to County Kerry. 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 Killarney, walk to Killarney Bus Stn, then take the bus to Milltown. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Milltown via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Airport Zone 12, Killarney Mission, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 10h 31m.

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