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

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

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Longfordtrain train Ic / ...
    6h 1m
    €35–64

  2. 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 Longfordcar car
    10h 39m
    €155–447

  3. Ferry, train via Holyhead

    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 Longfordtrain train Ic / ...
    6h 16m
    €37–154

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Longford Stnbus bus 23 / ...
    7h 16m
    €45–76

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Holyhead to Longford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 232 km
  • Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Longford, IE-LD, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Longford. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Connolly, walk to Dublin Connolly, then take the train to Longford. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holyhead to Longford via Cairnryan and Larne in around 10h 39m.

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