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How to get fromHolyhead to Doolinby ferry, train, taxi, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Doolin by ferry, train, taxi, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Galway to Doolintaxi taxi
    8h 30m
    €152–204

  2. Ferry, bus via Galway

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galwaybus bus 761 / ...
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolinbus bus 350
    9h 5m
    €61–99

  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 Doolincar car
    12h 36m
    €189–507

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    3. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolinbus bus
    9h 56m
    €102–300

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Ennis Frs Walkbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Doolinbus bus 350
    10h 31m
    €115–269

Holyhead to Doolin by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Doolin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Doolin. 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 Galway, then take the taxi to Doolin. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Doolin via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Burgh Quay, Crampton Quay, and ATU Galway in around 9h 5m.

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