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

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There are 9 ways to get from Lisburn to Holyhead by train, ferry, car, car ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    7h 4m
    £48–81

  2. Bus, ferry via Belfast Great Central

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus bus 785
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    8h 33m
    £43–250

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Lisburn to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    8h 12m
    £107–351

  4. Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 18m
    £73–185

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sprucefield Shopping Centre to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    7h 5m

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 48m
    £79–193

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 55m
    £94–211

  8. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 21m
    £83–198

  9. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Holyheadtrain train
    7h 39m
    £91–218

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 173.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Lisburn, Northern Ireland and Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Lisburn to Holyhead. However, you can take the train to Portadown, take the train to Dublin Connolly, take the taxi to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lisburn to Holyhead via Larne and Cairnryan in around 8h 12m.

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