From the airport to the city centre Ireland

In this guide, you'll find the nearest airports to all major cities. As distances are generally short, Ireland has a relatively good grid of airports. Low-cost airlines stop in Dublin for Ryanair, Shannon for Aer Lingus and Belfast for EasyJet. You'll find a plethora of domestic flights, should bus or train not be an option.

In Dublin , Dublin Express and Aircoach buses connect the airport with the city center in around 20 minutes.

In Belfast, Airport Express buses connect the airport to the city center in around ten minutes.

Arrival by train Ireland

To get around the interior of the island, you can take the train. The rail network is less developed than the bus network, but the fares are only slightly higher and it must be admitted that the train offers a little more comfort.

More information: www.irishrail.ie for Eire, and www.translink.co.uk for Northern Ireland.

Arrival by boat Ireland

Most of the ferry ports are located on the east coast of Ireland, to accommodate boats coming from the Welsh, English or Scottish coasts. Boats coming from France disembark in the south of the country (Rosslare or Cork) and come from Cherbourg or Roscoff. Once in Ireland, you can take a boat to visit the many islands off the coast. And why not take a cruise on the Shannon River?

Public transport Ireland

If you don't drive, the bus is by far the best way to get around Ireland. You will find several daily connections between the major cities, but it is important to note that the buses stop in all the small surrounding villages, which allows you to get off the beaten track a bit. Fares are cheap.

Travel advice. For all your travels in Ireland, the website www.transportforireland.ie should be of great help. The "Journey Planner" tab allows you to calculate the itinerary of all the possible transports for your trip.

Bike, scooters & co Ireland

Many bicycles on the Irish roads, and for good reason: you can find bicycle rental centers absolutely everywhere, even in the most remote corners. No major danger on the road, Irish people ride carefully, but be careful not to be surprised by the rain...

With a driver Ireland

All major cities have their own cab companies. In small towns, cabs are often individual. Fares are about the same as in France, but vary from region to region and from city to city. In Northern Ireland, it is sometimes necessary to negotiate the price of a ride in advance.

Uber-type applications only work with drivers who are professionally registered, whether in Ireland or in Northern Ireland.

By car Ireland

If you are planning to stay in a city, the car is not interesting, especially since parking is generally very expensive in Irish cities. But if it's the countryside and remote areas that tempt you, the car is really the ideal means of transportation. You can take your car with you on the ferry, or rent one locally. Don't be afraid of driving on the left side of the road, you'll get used to it in a few hours and the Irish, courteous by nature, are also used to seeing rental cars hesitating about which way to go. Distances are short and the car will give you a freedom that you won't have with other means of transportation.

Hitchhiking. It's an Irish national sport! You will never wait very long with your thumb up on the side of the road. From an economical point of view, you will gain a lot, from a human point of view too, because you will meet some nice people. If you are the driver yourself, don't hesitate to stop and let a hitchhiker enjoy your car for a few miles.

The Wild Atlantic Way (WAW ) stretches over 2,500 km along the Irish west coast, crossing more than fifteen natural sites. From Donegal in the north to Kinsale in the south, this is the perfect route for a road trip in Ireland, with breathtaking cliffs, bustling towns, fishing villages, secret beaches and spectacular bays. From the wind-swept headland of Malin Head to the peaceful harbor of Kinsale, set off on an expedition along the world's longest signposted coastal road! How do you do it? To explore this mythical road in all its length, you can take a bus, a bike, a camper or a car. When is the best time? The best time to travel the WAW is in July/August; to avoid the crowds, prefer June or September.

Accessibility Ireland

In large cities, the vast majority of buses have a ramp and a dedicated space for wheelchairs. Inter-regional buses are less often equipped, so check in advance. As for trains, the assistance of the on-board personnel should be requested.