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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Ennis 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 Limerick Junctiontrain train Ic / ...
    7h 53m
    €57–84

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Ennis Frs Walkbus bus 300
    8h 5m
    €58–80

  3. 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 Ennis Frs Walkbus bus 300
    8h 25m
    €101–249

  4. 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 Enniscar car
    12h 20m
    €190–504

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    7h 46m
    €88–280

Holyhead to Ennis by ferry, foot, tram, and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 356.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Ennis. 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 Limerick Junction, take the train to Limerick, then take the train to Ennis. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Ennis Frs Walk via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Eden Quay, and Burgh Quay in around 8h 5m.

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