Ireland Transportation

Transport to Ireland, in and around Ireland by air, train, bus & ferry, including ferries within Ireland and Northern Ireland. Travelers to Ireland should research in advance to see what type of transportation is best for their circumstances.

Airlines

Airlines with direct service from North America to Ireland:

American: 800-433-7300
Aer Lingus: 800-IRISH AIR
Continental: 800-231-0856

Delta: 800-241-4141
Flyglobespan
US Airways: 800-428-4322

Airlines with direct service from  London to Ireland *

Aer Lingus: 800-IRISH AIR
British Airways: 800-247-9297
British Midland: 800-788-0555

City Flyer Express: 800-247-9297
Ryanair: US phone not available

* Note: There are other European gateway cities that offer direct and/or indirect service to Ireland. Check with the airline or contact your travel agent for details.

About Air Fares

Air fares to Ireland are lower during the off-season (November through March). Many times you can save money by connecting at another European gateway.  Consider flying into London and connecting to Ireland. The choice sometimes comes down to saving money by making connections, or choosing a non-stop flight for the convenience.

Generally 21 day advance purchase tickets give you better rates than those bought at the last minute. Keep an eye on the airline web sites regularly. When you see a good airfare it is usually wise to get it before it is gone.

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Ferries to Ireland

There are ferries from England, Wales, Scotland and Continental Europe to Ireland. The ferries take autos as well as foot passengers. How long it takes will depend entirely on the ports you choose, the route you take and the type of ferry. Look at the following sites and check their schedules:

Irish Ferries 
Stena Line 

P&O Irish Sea
NorseMerchant Ferries

Trains and Buses

Iarnrod Eireann National Rail Service
Northern Ireland Railways
Bus Eireann National Bus Service

Dublin Bus
Ulsterbus
Dart & Luas: Dublin

Ferries Within Ireland

Aran Island Fast Ferries: Doolin to Inisheer; May-September.

Arranmore Ferry:
Car ferry from Burtonport Co. Donegal to Arranmore.

Bere Island Ferries:
Car ferry from  Castletownbere to Bere Island Co. Cork.

Blasket Island Ferry:
Dingle to Great Blasket.

Cape Clear Ferries:
Ferry from Baltimore to Cape Clear Island Co. Cork.

Clare Island Ferry:
From Roonagh Quay (west of Louisburgh) to Clare Island Co. Mayo.

Cross River Ferries:
Car ferry from  from Carrigaloe on Great Island near Cobh to Glenbrook, across the River Lee.

Doolin Ferries:
Ferry to the Aran Islands; April-September

Gola Island Ferry: Bunbeg Co. Donegal to Gola.

Blue Pool Ferry:
From Glengarriff Co. Cork to Garinish Island.

Inishbofin Island Ferry: Cleggan to Inishbofin Co. Galway; April-October.

Aran Direct:
Ferry to the Aran Islands.

Aran Island Ferries: Ferries to the Aran Islands.

Lough Foyle Ferry:
Car ferry between Greencastle Co. Donegal & Magilligan in Northern Ireland.

Murphys Ferry Service:
Car ferry from Castletownbere to Bere Island Co. Cork.

Shannon Ferries:
Car ferry across the Shannon River between Killimer and Tarbert.

Passage East: Car ferry between Waterford & Wexford (Passage East to Ballyhack).

Rathlin Island Ferry: Car ferry from Ballycastle to Rathlin Island Northern Ireland.

Tory Island Ferry: Ferry from Bunbeg & Magheroarty Co. Donegal to Tory Island.

For cruises in Ireland see the
Ireland Guide


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