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

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

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Westporttrain train 804 / ...
    8h 3m
    €45–81

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Castlebarbus bus 721
    9h 33m
    €57–93

  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 Westportcar car
    11h 43m
    €175–477

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane LPL - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Westportbus bus
    8h 42m
    €86–280

  5. Ferry, bus via Swinford

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Swinfordbus bus 22
    3. Take the bus from Swinford to Westportbus bus 440
    10h 14m
    €65–193

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

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration8h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 373.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Holyhead to Westport. However, you can take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, walk to The Point, take the vehicle to Heuston, walk to Dublin Heuston, then take the train to Westport. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Westport via Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Burgh Quay, Crampton Quay, and Castlebar in around 9h 33m.

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