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

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

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  1. Ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

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    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Busbus bus 32
    8h 29m
    €46–94

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Letterkenny Busbus bus 932 / ...
    8h 40m
    €51–170

  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 Letterkennycar car
    9h 35m
    €145–432

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Letterkenny Busbus bus 964
    10h 4m

Holyhead to Letterkenny by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Holyhead to Letterkenny.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 347.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Letterkenny. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Letterkenny Bus. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead to Letterkenny Bus via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Abbey St., and Parnell Square Nth in around 8h 40m.

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