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How to get fromHolyhead to Shannonby ferry, train, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Holyhead to Shannon by ferry, train, car, car ferry, plane, 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 / ...
    7h 38m
    €55–93

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    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
    8h 5m
    €54–90

  3. 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 Shannoncar car
    12h 25m
    €185–487

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane MAN - SNN
    6h 39m
    €97–307

  5. 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
    7h 46m
    €56–91

  6. Ferry, bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    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
    8h 6m
    €54–192

Holyhead to Shannon by ferry, foot, tram, train, and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 38m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Shannon. 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, take the train to Limerick, walk to Limerick Colbert, then take the line 343 bus to Shannon Town Centre. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Holyhead to Shannon via Cairnryan and Larne in around 12h 25m.

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