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

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There are 6 ways to get from Holyhead to Limerick by ferry, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train via Tipperary

    best
    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 / ...
    6h 36m
    €43–76

  2. Ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 712
    7h 9m
    €39–160

  3. 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 Limerickcar car
    12h 12m
    €180–481

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Limerick Arthurs Qybus bus 300
    6h 48m
    €44–75

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limericktrain train Re
    7h 3m
    €42–73

  6. Ferry, train via Newbridge

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Newbridgetrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Newbridge to Limericktrain train Re
    7h 59m
    €50–86

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Holyhead to Limerick.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 317.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Limerick. 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, then take the train to Limerick. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holyhead to Limerick via Cairnryan and Larne in around 12h 12m.

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