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How to get fromHolyhead to Kinsaleby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Kinsale by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    8h 22m
    €56–96

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 704x
    8h 52m
    €49–81

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    7h 28m
    €96–283

  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 Burgh Quay to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
    10h 38m
    €65–197

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    7h 34m
    €81–304

Holyhead to Kinsale by ferry, foot, tram, train, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 407.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Kinsale. 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 Cork, walk to Cork Kent Stn, then take the line 226 bus to Kinsale. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Kinsale via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Burgh Quay, Aston Quay, Cork Alfred St, and Cork Patrick's Quay in around 8h 52m.

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