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

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

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  1. Ferry, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Grand Canal Dock to Laytowntrain train Re / ...
    3. Drive from Laytown to Rostrevorcar car
    6h 55m
    £47–66

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus bus X1
    7h 1m
    £37–57

  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 Rostrevorcar car
    8h 53m
    £119–357

  4. Ferry, bus via Dundalk Bus Stn

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the bus from 3Arena to Dundalk Bus Stnbus bus 100X
    8h 46m
    £92–219

Holyhead to Rostrevor by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration7h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Rostrevor, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Rostrevor. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Cullet Walk, take the line 82 bus to Ringsend Road, walk to Grand Canal Dock, take the train to Laytown, then drive to Rostrevor. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holyhead to Rostrevor via Cairnryan and Larne in around 8h 53m.

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