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

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

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    6h 32m
    €43–72

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    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 / ...
    7h
    €40–69

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Holyhead to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Galwaycar car
    11h 50m
    €175–477

  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 Crampton Quay to Galway Coach Stnbus bus 761 / ...
    6h 47m
    €48–168

Holyhead to Galway by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Galway. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Castleforbes Road, take the bus to Burgh Quay, walk to Crampton Quay, then take the bus to Galway Coach Stn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holyhead to Galway via Cairnryan and Larne in around 11h 50m.

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