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How to get fromRoscrea to Holyheadby bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Roscrea to Holyhead by bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Roscrea Aby St to 3Arenabus bus 735
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    6h 59m
    £28–52

  2. Bus, ferry via Portlaoise

    1. Take the bus from Roscrea Cstl St to Portlaoise Hospbus bus 834
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise Hosp to Red Cow Luasbus bus 726
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    8h 41m
    £34–138

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Roscrea to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    11h 25m
    £144–403

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Portlaoise to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    7h 14m
    £31–58

Roscrea to Holyhead by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£28Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Roscrea to Holyhead. However, you can take the bus to 3Arena, walk to Dublin Ferryport B+I, then take the ferry to Holyhead Ferry. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roscrea Cstl St to Holyhead via Portlaoise Hosp, Red Cow Luas, Red Cow, The Point, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 8h 41m.

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