| To enjoy travelling in Ireland one has to have first | | | | Mallow 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 Ireland | | | | timetables 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 on | | | | around 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 the | | | | your 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/through | | | | finding your way around the capital city. The |
| North America either Shannon or Dublin airports will | | | | cheapest way to travel by bus is to get a rambler |
| be your destination. Shannon Airport due to its | | | | ticket available from most bus stations. These give |
| proximity to Cork & Kerry is the most ideal | | | | unlimited travel on all Scheduled services - excluding |
| destination. Dublin Airport is Ireland's biggest airport, | | | | Day Tours. |
| serving the North Atlantic routes, Middle and Far | | | | If you are travelling as a group of 10 people or more, |
| Eastern routes and European routes. Regular shuttle | | | | then why not hire a coach for your stay in Ireland. |
| flights are available between Dublin and both Cork | | | | This way you will be chauffeured day and night to |
| and Kerry Airports. Cork Airport can be reached from | | | | you chosen destinations in safety and with no |
| many European destinations as well as from all over | | | | worries about who drinks and who does the driving! |
| the world if you change flights at either London or | | | | For complete travel independence a car is your best |
| Dublin. Cork Airport is, at the most, just two hours | | | | choice whether you bring your own or hire one. The |
| away from a stay in the Cork / Kerry region. Your | | | | roads in Ireland are uncluttered and once off the |
| final choice of arrival airport is Kerry Airport. Kerry | | | | main National primary routes, roads are considered |
| Airport can be reached by flights from the U.K., or | | | | crowded if you see another car going in the same |
| Düsseldorf. | | | | direction and one coming against you at the same |
| If you intend to arrive by sea, which is ideal for | | | | time. |
| those who wish to use their own car, there is a | | | | For those who want to travel at a leisurely pace and |
| choice of 3 ports of arrival. The closest port of arrival | | | | enjoy the fresh air, Ireland is ideal cycling country. |
| is Ringaskiddy, which is just outside Cork City. Next | | | | Bicycles can be hired nationwide. |
| Rosslare, which is located in the southeast corner of | | | | Finally hitchhiking is perfectly safe in Ireland, for those |
| Ireland and is suitable for those who prefer a shorter | | | | on a low budget this is an ideal way to get around |
| sea journey. Finally Dun Laoghaire just outside Dublin | | | | and meet people. Getting a lift is quite easy, |
| links with Holyhead in North Wales for visitors coming | | | | especially 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 comfortable | | | | hitchhike so you will often have competition at the |
| way to travel onward to Cork or Kerry is by train | | | | best 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 from | | | | Interested in this subject? |
| the city centre. It is also possible to change trains at | | | | |