Ireland » Getting to Dublin

 Flight time to Dublin from London is about an hour, less from most other UK cities.

By Air

British Airways, City jet, Easy jet (including Go flights) and Ryan air all offer frequent services into Dublin from most of Britains major cities. All the airlines offer an online booking facility. From North America Aer Ling us, TWA, United Airlines and United Airlines offer regular flights from major US cities to Dublin. Direct services on Aer Ling us depart from Baltimore ($179 one way), Boston ($149 one way), New York ($149 one way), Los Angeles ($234 one way) and Chicago ($209 one way).

By Train

Iarnrireann is the national rail provider. Trains are the swiftest means of getting between Dublin and other towns in Ireland, although they are generally more expensive than buses and cover far fewer destinations. Tickets can be booked online. Dublin has two intercity railway stations, Connolly Station and Heuston Station.

By Bus

Bus ireann runs a network of comprehensive bus routes between most towns and cities in the Republic and Northern Ireland. Tickets can be purchased on the day or in advance from bus stations. Discounted fares are available if you purchase an Irish Rover or Emerald Card ticket, which allow unlimited travel on bus or rail for three, five, eight or 15 days.

By Car

Motorways links Dublin with Dundalk in the north (M1), Maynooth in the west (M4) and Kildare in the south (M7). Beyond these destinations major roads vary in quality and driving can be slow in rural areas. Driving is on the left and speed limits vary from 70 mph (110 kph) on motorways to 60 mph (91 kph) on open roads and 30 mph (50 kph) in built-up areas. Distances on road signs are usually given in kilometres, but speed limits are given in miles per hour.