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

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

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  1. Bus, ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    best
    1. Take the bus from North West Transport Hub to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X4 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    8h 59m

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Derry Foyleside to The Gresham Hotelbus bus 705x
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    9h 40m
    £40–146

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    9h 17m
    £58–97

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Londonderry to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    9h 6m
    £117–365

  5. Fly City Of Derry Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LDY - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 30m
    £79–398

  6. Fly City Of Derry Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LDY - LPL
    2. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    6h 6m
    £77–357

  7. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Londonderry to Antrimtrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BFS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 4m
    £86–199

  8. Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Londonderry to Antrimtrain train
    2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 34m
    £93–216

  9. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Londonderry to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BHD - LPL
    3. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain train
    8h 4m
    £92–212

City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 221.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Londonderry to Holyhead. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport T2, walk to Terminal 2 Zone 19, take the line 784 bus to The Point, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a train from Londonderry to Holyhead Ferry via Belfast Grand Central, Dublin Connolly, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 9h 17m.

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