Travelling to and within Ireland.

To enjoy travelling in Ireland one has to have firstMallow to get to Millstreet, Killarney and Tralee. For
travelled to Ireland.Killarney and Tralee this will cost a small bit extra. Full
As Ireland is an island nation, travelling to Irelandtimetables are posted at all stations.
means arriving by either air or sea.Travelling by bus (Bus Eireann) is a cheap way to get
One also has to consider the modes of transport onaround Ireland and a great way to meet people.
offer to travel around this wonderful country.Often very lively conversations will develop during
If you intend to arrive by air, you will enter theyour journey, with plenty of advice given for your
country through one of four airports.stay in Ireland. The Dublin Bus Navigator is useful for
For visitors arriving on flights directly from/throughfinding your way around the capital city. The
North America either Shannon or Dublin airports willcheapest way to travel by bus is to get a rambler
be your destination. Shannon Airport due to itsticket available from most bus stations. These give
proximity to Cork & Kerry is the most idealunlimited travel on all Scheduled services - excluding
destination. Dublin Airport is Ireland's biggest airport,Day Tours.
serving the North Atlantic routes, Middle and FarIf you are travelling as a group of 10 people or more,
Eastern routes and European routes. Regular shuttlethen why not hire a coach for your stay in Ireland.
flights are available between Dublin and both CorkThis way you will be chauffeured day and night to
and Kerry Airports. Cork Airport can be reached fromyou chosen destinations in safety and with no
many European destinations as well as from all overworries about who drinks and who does the driving!
the world if you change flights at either London orFor complete travel independence a car is your best
Dublin. Cork Airport is, at the most, just two hourschoice whether you bring your own or hire one. The
away from a stay in the Cork / Kerry region. Yourroads in Ireland are uncluttered and once off the
final choice of arrival airport is Kerry Airport. Kerrymain National primary routes, roads are considered
Airport can be reached by flights from the U.K., orcrowded if you see another car going in the same
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If you intend to arrive by sea, which is ideal fortime.
those who wish to use their own car, there is aFor those who want to travel at a leisurely pace and
choice of 3 ports of arrival. The closest port of arrivalenjoy the fresh air, Ireland is ideal cycling country.
is Ringaskiddy, which is just outside Cork City. NextBicycles can be hired nationwide.
Rosslare, which is located in the southeast corner ofFinally hitchhiking is perfectly safe in Ireland, for those
Ireland and is suitable for those who prefer a shorteron a low budget this is an ideal way to get around
sea journey. Finally Dun Laoghaire just outside Dublinand meet people. Getting a lift is quite easy,
links with Holyhead in North Wales for visitors comingespecially if you have the flag of your country sewn
through from the Midlands and Northern England.onto the back of your backpack and displayed so
If you have arrived in Ireland by air or sea at Dublin /drivers can see it easily. Many local people in Ireland
Dun Laoghaire or by sea at Rosslare, a comfortablehitchhike so you will often have competition at the
way to travel onward to Cork or Kerry is by trainbest locations for a lift, which is usually between the
(Iarnród Éireann).30m.p.h., and 40m.p.h. signs on the road-leaving town.
Kent station in Cork is less than 5 minutes walk fromInterested in this subject?
the city centre. It is also possible to change trains at