Ireland has regular air links to much of the European mainland although the majority of incoming flights arrive from the UK which remains the easiest point of entry to Ireland by air.

There is an extensive domestic flight network operated by the national airline, Air Lingus and other Airlines including British Airways and Irish budget carrier Ryanair, fly several times a day between UK airports and Irish Airports.

All the major airports in Ireland including Dublin and Cork can be found here.

Car Travel in Ireland: Traffic drives on the left. Travel by motorway is toll free, with the exception of two toll bridges in Dublin.

Driving Licence and vehicle documents must be carried at all times and you will need to bring your own national driving licence if planning to drive in Ireland. The minimum driving age is 17.

Note that horns must not be used between 23h30-7h00.

Several leading car hire companies operates in Ireland.

Travel by Bus in Ireland: Cheaper than train travel, and often more convenient, coach travel is the best option for getting around Ireland without having your own transport.

Irish Railway (Iarnród Eireann - Irish Rail) runs express trains run between the main cities. There are two classes of accommodation, with restaurant and buffet cars on some trains. Children under five travel free. Children aged five to 15 pay half fare.

Timetable information and tickets can be obtained at Irish Rail travel centres at major train stations.

Ticket and information counters at major stations are usually open between 06h00 & 22h00 every day.

For more information on travelling round the country by train in Ireland click on here.

Airport Shuttle Service in Ireland

Airport Taxi in Ireland

Driving Maps of Ireland

European Breakdown Recovery Service in Ireland

Ferries to and from Ireland

Railway Maps of Ireland