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INTERNAL FLIGHTS
Internal flights are available from the major International airports of Belfast City, Cork, Dublin, and Shannon as well as the Regional airports of Aran Islands, City of Derry, Donegal, Galway, Kerry, Knock and Sligo.
For more information on internal flights in Ireland, click here...
BY BUS & RAIL
Ireland has a good network of both bus and rail services. The Dart Rapid Transit Rail serves the Dublin area from Howth and Malahide in North County Dublin via Dun Laoghaire to Greystones in County Wicklow.
In the Republic of Ireland routes, timetables and price information can be obtained from:
Irish Rail - Iarnrd Eireann
Tel: 00353 1 836 6222
www.irishrail.ie
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Irish Bus - Bus Eireann
Tel: 00353 1 836 6111
www.buseireann.ie
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Dublin Bus - Bus tha Cliath
Tel: 00 353 1 873 4222
www.dublinbus.ie
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In Northern Ireland information can be obtained from:
Northern Ireland Railways
Tel: 028 9066 6630
www.translink.co.uk
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Ulster Bus
Tel: 028 9066 6630
www.translink.co.uk
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Belfast Bus - Citybus
Tel: 028 9066 6630
www.translink.co.uk
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Visitors traveling around Ireland by public transport should always enquire about special discounted fares or Emerald Card/Irish Rover tickets which offer unlimited bus/rail travel for 3, 5 or 15 days.
BY CAR
Most of the major car hire companies have desks at airports, ferry terminals and cities across Ireland. Car hire companies in general do not rent to those under the age of 21 or over 70 years. All intending drivers need to hold valid licenses. For terms and conditions, always check with the car hire company.
Car hire tends to be more financially favourable if you make your bookings prior to arriving in Ireland. It is advisable to book in advance if you are travelling during the high season. The majority of rental cars are standard shift, i.e. not automatic. If ordered in time, automatic cars are available for an additional charge. A child's seat should also be ordered in advance. Advise the car hire company if you are planning to travel between the Republic and Northern Ireland.
Taxis
There are metered taxis in Belfast, Cork, Dublin, Galway and Limerick, but in other areas you will have to agree on the fare beforehand.
In Belfast and Londonderry there are share-taxi services, which operate rather like a mini-bus. Belfast City taxi fare is approximately 5.00 for 2 miles.
Taxis generally tend to wait at ranks in central locations.
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