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How to get fromHolyhead to New Rossby ferry, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Holyhead to New Ross by ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from George's Quay to Enniscorthybus bus 740
    3. Take the bus from Enniscorthy to New Rossbus bus 368 / ...
    8h 19m

  2. Ferry, bus via Carlow

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Carlow Bus Stnbus bus 736
    3. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to New Rossbus bus 887
    8h 42m
    €39–157

  3. Ferry, train via Wexford

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Wexfordtrain train Ic / ...
    8h 28m
    €57–94

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Waterfordtrain train Re / ...
    8h 38m
    €51–86

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 268.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 19m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and New Ross, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to New Ross. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Castleforbes Road, take the bus to Eden Quay, walk to George's Quay, take the bus to Enniscorthy, then take the bus to New Ross. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to New Ross via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Pearse, Wexford, and Wexford Stn in around 8h 28m.

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