How to travel from Holyhead to Armagh, United Kingdom
The distance between Holyhead and Armagh is around 241km (150 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 4h 45m.
2 routes found
We've found 2 different ways to get from Holyhead to Armagh by ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Armagh → Holyhead if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Dublin then take the bus to Armagh.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£130($150)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Dublin then drive to Armagh.
- Duration4h 45m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£135($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Holyhead and Armagh
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Holyhead to Armagh by ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £130 ($150) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($155).
The distance between Holyhead and Armagh is around 241km (150 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Holyhead and Armagh by ferry and car.
The quickest way to get from Holyhead to Armagh is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx £135 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Holyhead and Armagh is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £130 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Holyhead and Armagh. We recommend that you take a ferry to Dublin then drive to Armagh. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Holyhead and Armagh. We recommend that you take a ferry to Dublin then drive to Armagh. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Holyhead to Armagh. We recommend that you take a ferry to Dublin then drive to Armagh. instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Armagh is Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Armagh. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Holyhead to Armagh. We recommend that you take a ferry to Dublin then drive to Armagh. instead which will take 4h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Holyhead to Armagh is to take a ferry and then drive which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £135 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Holyhead and Armagh
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Bus | 5h 35m | £130($150) | 4 times a day | 248km (154 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 4h 45m | £135($155) | 4 times a day | 241km (150 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Holyhead and Armagh
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Bus companies
Translink UK
Airports near Armagh
The following major airports near Armagh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Armagh
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from Armagh
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Armagh