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

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There are 7 ways to get from Holyhead to Tralee by ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train via Mallow

    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 Traleetrain train Ic
    8h 36m
    €63–91

  2. Ferry to Dublin Airport, fly

    cheapest
    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
    7h 40m
    €60–141

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Tralee Prnce's Stbus bus 300
    9h 11m
    €63–90

  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 Traleecar car
    13h 22m
    €204–527

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Traleetrain train Ic
    8h 45m
    €62–89

  6. Ferry, bus via Abbeyfeale

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Abbeyfealebus bus 722
    3. Take the bus from Abbeyfeale to Tralee Bus Stationbus bus 13
    10h 35m

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane plane MAN - KIR
    8h 15m
    €91–272

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Tralee, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Tralee. 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, then take the train to Tralee. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Tralee Prnce's St via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Eden Quay, and Burgh Quay in around 9h 11m.

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