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