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There are 6 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 4m
    €56–84

  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 34m
    €68–96

  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 Westportcar car
    11h 43m
    €181–500

  4. Train to Liverpool, 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 45m
    €82–344

  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 15m
    €118–273

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane MAN - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Westportbus bus
    8h 37m
    €125–267

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

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 373.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 4m

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 34m.

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