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

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

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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 Connolly to Carrick On Shannontrain train Ic
    7h 34m
    €46–80

  2. Ferry, train via Dublin

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Carrick On Shannontrain train Ic
    8h 6m
    €38–146

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 13 to Carrick-on-Shannonbus bus 23
    8h 55m
    €46–102

  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 Leitrimcar car
    10h 19m
    €155–446

Holyhead to Leitrim by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration8h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Holyhead to Leitrim.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 276.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Leitrim, IE-LM, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Leitrim. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, take the taxi to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Carrick On Shannon, walk to Carrick-on-Snn Stn, then take the line 567 bus to Leitrim. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Leitrim via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Airport Zone 13, and Carrick-on-Shannon in around 8h 55m.

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