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How to get fromHolyhead to Ring of Kerryby ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Holyhead to Ring of Kerry by ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or taxi

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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 Heuston to Mallowtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the train from Mallow to Killarneytrain train Ic
    8h 42m
    €125–181

  2. Ferry, bus via Coolnaharragill

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Red Cow Luas to Killarney Missionbus bus 300
    3. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Coolnaharragillbus bus 280
    12h 23m
    €87–224

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Killarney Missionbus bus 722
    9h 38m

  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 Ring of Kerrycar car
    14h 12m
    €205–522

  5. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane DUB - KIR
    3. Take the taxi from Kerry-Airport-KIR to Ring of Kerrytaxi taxi
    6h 45m
    €112–203

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane MAN - KIR
    3. Take the taxi from Kerry-Airport-KIR to Ring of Kerrytaxi taxi
    7h 19m
    €153–365

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane LPL - KIR
    3. Take the taxi from Kerry-Airport-KIR to Ring of Kerrytaxi taxi
    9h 6m
    €168–367

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 445.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Ring of Kerry, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Ring of Kerry. 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 Mallow, take the train to Killarney, then take the taxi to Ring of Kerry. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Ring of Kerry via Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Airport Zone 12, and Killarney Mission in around 9h 38m.

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