What is the cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Donegal?

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Donegal is to ferry and bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which costs €60 - €100 and takes 8h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Holyhead to Donegal?

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Donegal is to ferry and bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 8h 36m and costs €60 - €100.

How far is it from Holyhead to Donegal?

The distance between Holyhead and Donegal is 355 km.

How do I travel from Holyhead to Donegal without a car?

The best way to get from Holyhead to Donegal without a car is to ferry and bus via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 8h 36m and costs €60 - €100.

How long does it take to get from Holyhead to Donegal?

It takes approximately 8h 36m to get from Holyhead to Donegal, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Donegal?

There are 337+ hotels available in Donegal.

Holyhead to Donegal - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car

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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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Ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)
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1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Donegalbus 30
8h 36m
€60–99
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Donegalbus 964
9h 31m
€78–108
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donegalcar
9h 59m
€154–457
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Donegalbus 30
8h 53m
€106–259

Holyhead to Donegal by ferry, foot, and bus

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8h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 354.7 km
Duration: 8h 36m

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 bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Airport Zone 12, 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 31m.

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