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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Carlow to Holyhead

Composite routes from Carlow to Holyhead

Cheapest
5 h 35 min
Car
201 km.
from $11

Transport providers

Train operators

Irish Rail

Phone:
+353 1 836 6222
Website:
irishrail.ie/en-ie/
Train from Carlow to Dublin
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.46–$16.56
Bus from Dublin Connolly to Lisburn
Ave. Duration:
1h 57m
Frequency:
Once a week

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Dublin Connolly to Portadown
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.48–$36.94
Train from Portadown to Bangor
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.69–$89.16
Train from Lisburn to Bangor
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.59–$82.80

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Dublin Terminal 1 to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.68–$59.87
Other from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$50.95–$59.87

Bus operators

Bus Éireann

Phone:
+353 1 836 6111
Website:
buseireann.ie/
Bus from Hanover Bus Park to Eden
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$19.11

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons

Phone:
+353 818 333 222
Email:
Website:
jjkavanagh.ie/
Bus from Hanover Bus Park to Eden
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65
Bus from Hanover Bus Park to 3Arena
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$21.65

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Carlow to Holyhead?

The cheapest way to get from Carlow to Holyhead is to bus and ferry which costs $54.35 - $70.65 and takes 6h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carlow to Holyhead?

The fastest way to get from Carlow to Holyhead is to taxi and car ferry which takes 4h 32m and costs $184.78 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct train between Carlow and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Carlow to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Carlow and arriving at Holyhead via Heuston, Dublin Connolly, Portadown and Bangor (Gwynedd). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Carlow to Holyhead?

The distance between Carlow and Holyhead is 194 km.

How do I travel from Carlow to Holyhead without a car?

The best way to get from Carlow to Holyhead without a car is to taxi and car ferry which takes 4h 32m and costs $184.78 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from Carlow to Holyhead?

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Carlow to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlow to Holyhead train from?

Carlow to Holyhead train services, operated by Irish Rail, depart from Carlow station.

Where does the Carlow to Holyhead train arrive?

Carlow to Holyhead train services, operated by Irish Rail, arrive at Dublin Heuston station.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 850+ hotels available in Holyhead. Prices start at $63.38 per night.
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