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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry Dublin Ferryport B+I-Holyhead
    6h 28m
    £30–127

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Thurles to Larnecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Cairnryan to Holyheadcar car
    11h 21m
    £151–413

  3. Train, ferry via Holyhead Ferry

    1. Take the train from Thurles to Dublin Heustontrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    6h 29m
    £31–57

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Thurles to Portlaoise JFL Avebus bus 858
    2. Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to 3Arenabus bus 735
    3. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    8h 50m
    £31–57

Thurles to Holyhead by train, tram, foot, and ferry

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 155 mi
  • Duration: 6h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Thurles to Holyhead. However, you can 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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Thurles to Holyhead via Larne and Cairnryan in around 11h 21m.

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