Holyhead or Pembroke

hymer514

I'm about equal distance from Dublin and rosslare always go through Holyhead was wondering if the drive to Dover was any better to go via Pembroke from rosslare

mcquill

The drive is a little shorter via Pembroke maybe an hour and a half. The boat Journey is longer, so it really depends on whether you like driving or sailing better.
I reckon you should get the sailing times off the Irish Ferries website and then do a google maps or viamichelin search to see wheich works out better for you.

Irishgoatman

My home town is Folkestone, next door to Dover, and I find the Pembroke/Fishguard route much easier. Only about half an hour from the docks on a good road and then motorway all the way to Dover.
I have used the Holyhead route quite a few times because I lived the other side of Liverpool for a few years but Anglesey is still a bit of a headache.

hymer514

Irishgoatman wrote: »

My home town is Folkestone, next door to Dover, and I find the Pembroke/Fishguard route much easier. Only about half an hour from the docks on a good road and then motorway all the way to Dover.
I have used the Holyhead route quite a few times because I lived the other side of Liverpool for a few years but Anglesey is still a bit of a headache.

Thanks for the info will give it a go

hymer514

Irishgoatman wrote: »

My home town is Folkestone, next door to Dover, and I find the Pembroke/Fishguard route much easier. Only about half an hour from the docks on a good road and then motorway all the way to Dover.
I have used the Holyhead route quite a few times because I lived the other side of Liverpool for a few years but Anglesey is still a bit of a headache.

Thanks for the info will give it a go

Irishgoatman

Go for it.

Local roads - A40 - M4 - M25 - M26 - M20 - A20 (approx 5 miles) - Dover.

Slightly boring yes, but quick and easy.

Have a good trip.

By the way, no charge on the Seven Bridge when leaving Wales. The canny Welsh only charge when you enter their country!!!.

Malta1

Irishgoatman wrote: »

The canny Welsh only charge when you enter their country!!!.

Or is it that people will pay to get out of England???

:eek: :eek: :eek: Now running for cover :eek: :eek: :eek:

si_guru

Irishgoatman wrote: »

I have used the Holyhead route quite a few times because I lived the other side of Liverpool for a few years but Anglesey is still a bit of a headache.

No longer true... dual carriage way or motorway all the way from the M6 to the dock gates now.

Irishgoatman

Malta1 wrote: »

Or is it that people will pay to get out of England???

:eek: :eek: :eek: Now running for cover :eek: :eek: :eek:

Nice one. Boom Boom.:D

Irishgoatman

si_guru wrote: »

No longer true... dual carriage way or motorway all the way from the M6 to the dock gates now.

This is good to know. It was a while ago that I last used that route. Knew it was being upgraded, Thanks for the correction.

sunchaser

I use Rosslare Fishguard morning sailing and a leisurly drive 330 mls to Dover for the 2340hrs sailing to Calais. sometimes I overnight at the Sainsbury's store in Folkstone just off the motorway, can top up with fuel if required, then catch an early morning ferry. Have a good trip.