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

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There are 6 ways to get from Shannon to Holyhead by train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Tipperary

    best
    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
    8h 45m
    £46–80

  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
    8h 52m
    £45–167

  3. 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
    8h 48m
    £46–79

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Shannon to Larnecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    12h 16m
    £156–421

  5. 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
    7h 30m
    £79–264

  6. Train, ferry

    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
    8h 58m
    £45–78

Shannon to Holyhead by bus, train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 212 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Shannon, IE-CE, Ireland and Holyhead, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Shannon to Holyhead. However, you can take the line 343 bus to Limerick Colbert, walk to Limerick, take the train to Limerick Junction, 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 bus from Shannon Town Centre to Holyhead Ferry via William Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, Bachelors Walk, Eden Quay, Castleforbes Road, and Dublin Ferryport B+I in around 8h 48m.

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