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

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There are 5 ways to get from Holyhead to Tuam by ferry, bus, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Ferry, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Tuam Holy Cross Colbus bus 721
    7h 15m
    €42–71

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Longfordtrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Longford Stn to Tuam Vicar Stbus bus 65
    8h 16m
    €59–95

  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 Tuamcar car
    11h 31m
    €171–473

  4. Ferry, bus via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Tuam Holy Cross Colbus bus 721
    7h 30m
    €47–167

  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 Galwaytrain train Ic / ...
    8h 28m
    €46–77

Holyhead to Tuam by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Tuam, IE-G, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Tuam. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to Castleforbes Road, take the bus to Burgh Quay, walk to Crampton Quay, then take the bus to Tuam Holy Cross Col. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Tuam Vicar St via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, Longford, and Longford Stn in around 8h 16m.

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