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How to get fromHolyhead to Donegalby ferry, bus, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to Donegal by ferry, bus, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus bus 30
    8h 38m
    €48–85

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Donegalbus bus 964
    9h 19m
    €65–104

  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 Donegalcar car
    9h 59m
    €151–438

  4. 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 Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus bus 30
    8h 53m
    €85–202

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 353.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Donegal. 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 Donegal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Donegal via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, Sligo, and Sligo Markievicz in around 9h 19m.

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