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How to get fromLimerick to Holyheadby train, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Limerick to Dublin Heustontrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    7h 10m
    £36–63

  2. Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Airport Zone 10bus bus 712
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    7h 41m
    £33–144

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Limerick to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    12h 9m
    £153–417

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 8m
    £81–261

  5. Train, ferry via Tipperary

    1. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    7h 35m
    £37–66

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Limerick Arthurs Qy to Bachelors Walkbus bus 300
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    7h 45m
    £37–66

  7. Train, ferry via Newbridge

    1. Take the train from Limerick to Newbridgetrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Newbridge to Dublin Connollytrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    8h 9m
    £44–74

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Limerick to Holyhead.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 197.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Limerick to Holyhead. However, you can 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 vehicle from Limerick to Holyhead via Larne and Cairnryan in around 12h 9m.

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