Transportation

There are various transportation methods - the most popular being your own car! Sometimes though you need to go a bit further afield so this section is to help you find the information you need.

Getting to Ireland & Northern Ireland.

There are two ways of getting to Ireland & Northern Ireland from another country - aeroplane & ferry.

From the UK there are plenty of airports which have routes to destinations all over Ireland & Northern Ireland - there are four main airports overall and several smaller ones.

By ferry there are six main ferry ports - Dublin, Dun Laoghaire, Belfast, Cork, Larne & Rosslare. From the UK you can sail from as far North as Troon in Scotland to Swansea in Wales - there are nine places to depart from in the UK including Fishguard, Pembroke and Holyhead.

General Travel Information - Whilst you do not require a passport to visit Ireland & Northern Ireland it is recommended you take it or something which is photographic identity. It is always best to check with who you are travelling with though to be sure. Non UK nationals must carry a valid passport or national identity card.

Travelling to the UK and Getting Around.

There are many airports all over the UK, check with the local tourist office to find the closest airport if thats of relevance. Travelling on the ferry from Ireland is as above except in reverse! Coming from Europe there are various crossings available from France and Belgium.

Once you are here you may want to hire a car. Most airports have car hire companies onsite or you can arrange this before you leave so the car is at the airport ready and waiting for you when you arrive.

If you are bringing your own car, please note we drive on the left hand side (same as in Ireland) and it is worth you arming yourself with a decent map of the area you are planning to visit. During summer holidays and bank holidays the UK’s roads can get very busy so its definetely a good idea to pack things in the car which will keep your children amused and maybe any other passengers! If you do get caught in a jam then tune your radio into the local station to find out the latest news.

Travelling by train provides you with the advantage of having a relaxing journey and not having to concentrate on the roads. There are links throughout the UK and so you can get from Cornwall to Scotland without too much effort although you may have to do some changes on your journey.