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How to get fromKinsale to Holyheadby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kinsale to Holyhead by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Cork to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    8h 57m
    £58–83

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Bachelors Walkbus bus 707
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    9h 6m
    £51–78

  3. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 42m
    £75–228

  4. Bus, ferry via Dublin

    1. Take the bus from Cork Alfred St to Parkgate Stbus bus 707
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    9h 23m
    £90–226

  5. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane ORK - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 14m
    £68–258

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane ORK - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 22m
    £82–292

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Kinsale to Holyhead. However, you can take the line 226 bus to Kent Station, walk to Cork, take the train to Dublin Heuston, walk to Heuston, take the vehicle to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kinsale to Holyhead Ferry via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Alfred St, Bachelors Walk, Eden Quay, Castleforbes Road, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 9h 6m.

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