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How to get fromPort of Holyhead to Corkby ferry, train, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Port of Holyhead to Cork by ferry, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain train Ic / ...
    6h 52m
    €46–83

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    2. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 704x
    7h 28m
    €45–75

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane MAN - ORK
    7h 15m
    €95–289

  4. Ferry, bus via Holyhead

    1. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry Holyhead-Dublin Ferryport B+I
    2. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus bus 707
    7h 53m
    €49–170

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly

    1. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane LPL - ORK
    7h 22m
    €80–301

Port of Holyhead to Cork by foot, ferry, tram, and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration6h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 376.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Port of Holyhead, Wales and Cork, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Port of Holyhead to Cork. However, you can walk to Holyhead Ferry, 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 Cork. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port of Holyhead to Cork Alfred St via Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Castleforbes Road, Burgh Quay, and Aston Quay in around 7h 28m.

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