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There are 4 ways to get from 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 48m
    €56–84

  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
    €55–76

  3. Train, 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
    6h 59m
    €85–319

  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 41m
    €102–250

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

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 376 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

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

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