So you'll need to look up connecting train times separately, either by looking at the Dublin-London timetables on this page , or by looking up Irish trains at www. Remember to allow at least 40 minutes check-in for the ferry at Dublin port outward and at Holyhead on the return, plus plenty of time for transfers between Dublin port and Dublin's Connolly or Heuston stations. Obviously, this will only book via Irish Ferries, not via Stena Line.
You can do this online when you book, or pay the extra on board the ferry. Alternatively, buy from www. Buy ticket by e-mail to Irish Rail at sailrail irishrail.
Fares in euros for tickets bought in Ireland can be found using the journey planner at www. Note that tickets bought in Ireland are all of the walk up type, a reservation is needed and included on the ferry, but no seat reservation is required on British trains, you can take any suitable connecting train you like once in Britain, although no stopovers are allowed.
A first class table for two on a Pendolino. Book a first class ticket to Holyhead on the at www. A cooked breakfast is served at your seat on weekdays, included in the fare Book the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin with Club lounge included at www. There are no 1st class SailRail tickets, but you can easily book a first class journey from London to Dublin using separate train and ferry tickets bought direct from Avanti West Coast and Irish ferries.
This is a modern air-conditioned mph Voyager train. In first class you can select an intimate table for two with two armchairs facing each other across a table with table lamp. Or choose a solo seat or table for four.
In first class it's quiet, civilised and relaxed - Whenever I've travelled, the first class on this train has been virtually empty, you may have it to yourselves! On weekdays a complimentary cooked breakfast is served at your seat by the steward or stewardess, perhaps egg, bacon and sausage or scrambled egg and smoked salmon.
There's cereal or even porridge, and toast. Step 2, sail from Holyhead to Dublin by luxury superferry, leaving Holyhead at daily on Irish Ferries cruise ferry Ulysses across the Irish Sea, arriving Dublin Ferryport at There's also free WiFi.
Or you can book a private cabin with beds, shower and toilet. Remember to allow for the check-in for the ferry. Sail from Dublin Ferryport to Holyhead on Irish Ferries luxurious superferry Ulysses , leaving Dublin Ferryport terminal 1 daily at and arriving Holyhead at The Ulysses is the world's largest car ferry. At Holyhead, a courtesy bus transfers you to the passenger terminal and station. Travel by train from Holyhead to London. Complimentary snacks and wine are served in Avanti West Coast first class.
On Mondays-Fridays, a direct train leaves Holyhead at arriving London Euston at there's in fact an earlier connection, but with a change. How to buy tickets Booking normally opens 12 weeks ahead, book early for the best fares. Make sure you add a seat in the Martello Club lounge or indeed a private cabin to your booking when prompted.
Feedback if you travel this way is always appreciated! A few tips Take a direct London-Holyhead train: The direct trains between London and Holyhead are operated by Avanti West Coast so have first class complimentary at-seat food and drink service for the whole journey. So take a direct London-Holyhead or Holyhead-London train to get the full benefit of first class.
In the Dublin to London direction, use an all-weather-reliable ship rather than the Swift fast ferry. The Swift is cancelled if wave height exceeds 1 metre, and an advance-purchase ticket is only valid on the specific train you book from Holyhead, so you don't want to miss the train.
First class in pictures London-Dublin journeys are best made via Holyhead, see here. By train Fishguard depart by ferry Rosslare Europort arrive By train SailRail tickets not valid, separate ticket needed for the bus. Irish rail keep changing their minds, check yourself at www. Always check UK train times for your date of travel at www. They've rather stupidly moved the platform away from the ferry terminal, and it's now a 5 minute walk from the terminal building.
Check Irish train times at www. The Waterford connection: Sadly, the Rosslare-Waterford railway was closed in September , and is now the missing link in the Irish rail network.
You unfortunately now need to travel by bus. Arriving at Rosslare Europort on the afternoon ferry, a bus leaves from outside Rosslare ferry terminal doors at daily, arriving Waterford Arriving at Rosslare on the overnight ferry, a bus leaves from outside Rosslare ferry terminal doors at on Mondays-Saturdays or on Sundays, arriving at Waterford bus station at In the other direction, a bus leaves Waterford bus station at daily, arriving Rosslare Europort ferry terminal at , in time for the ferry.
In the evening, a bus leaves Waterford bus station at Mondays-Saturdays arriving Rosslare Europort ferry terminal at , or on Sundays, change at Wexford, arriving Rosslare , in good time for the ferry. Please check these bus times at www. By train Monday-Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Dublin Connolly depart - - - - Wicklow depart - - - - Wexford depart - - - - Rosslare Europort arrive - - - - By Stena Line ferry across the Irish Sea Rosslare Europort depart Fishguard arrive by ferry By train Fishguard depart by train Swansea arrive Cardiff arrive Newport arrive Bristol Parkway arrive Swindon arrive Reading arrive London Paddington arrive How much does it cost?
Tickets must be booked by the day before you travel. The fares shown above are not 'starting at The ticket includes a reservation on the ferry and on any British trains on which seat reservation is possible. You can only travel on the specific train or trains which have been reserved for you, not on alternative trains or routes, unless a delayed ferry means you miss a scheduled connection.
On trains on which seat reservation is not possible, meaning local or suburban trains, you can take any suitable train. Also known as Standby. You can buy a Single fare in advance if you like, but the only reason you'd want one is if you wanted the flexibility to take alternative trains or routes on the way to or from the ferry port from those that the system offers you.
The fare includes the train to Fishguard and the ferry to Rosslare, all on one ticket for one inclusive price. If you book through to Wexford or Dublin or any other Irish station, it also includes the Irish train. SailRail tickets do not cover buses, so if you want to use a bus, for example the Rosslare-Waterford bus, book a SailRail ticket as far as Rosslare and buy a separate ticket for the bus when you get to Rosslare.
The fares are fixed price, it's the same price whether you buy 90 days in advance or just one day ahead, summer or winter, mid-week or Fridays.
These fares are not a limited availability offer, they are always available. However, the Single fare now applies if you buy a ticket on the day of travel.
Just remember that in practice the rail industry reservation system has a quota of ferry places allocated to it, which can in theory sell out at busy times, so advance booking is a good idea. Railcard holders: There's no further discount for railcard holders, as they're so cheap anyway. Travelling beyond Rosslare? SailRail tickets to Irish stations beyond Rosslare were stopped, but were reinstated in So you can now book through from any British station via Rosslare to any Irish station.
However, check your connection by train is possible, for example there's no train service between Rosslare and Waterford, only buses, and SailRail tickets aren't valid on buses. Taking a bicycle? Bikes are carried free on trains to Fishguard, but reservations are recommended as there's a 2 bike limit on Arriva Trains Wales and a 6 bike limit on First Great Western.
Call First Great Western to book your bike on the train. In Britain, buy online at www. You can book from any British starting station to Rosslare Europort. Onward tickets from Rosslare to Wexford, Waterford etc. In person at most British railway stations. Rosslare station has no ticket office, but has a ticket machine. In Ireland, buy by phone calling 01 , lines open Monday-Friday. Or buy in person at major Irish Rail stations. You can also buy from www.
Take a mph high-speed train from London Paddington to Cardiff. This is standard class on GWR's new high-speed trains. In Cardiff, transfer to a local train for the last leg to Fishguard Harbour It couldn't be simpler. All short breaks from the UK to Ireland involve flights, don't they? No they don't! No airport hassles, no ugly motorways.
All three companies come highly recommended. Railbookers www. See www. Call their dedicated seat61 phone line and quote seat 61 when booking.
Lines open Monday-Friday. Their website is www. Railtours Ireland railtoursireland. To book from the UK, call Railtours Ireland free on Book a SailRail ticket to Dublin as shown above. Add a hotel in Dublin using the hotel search system below.
To get the most from your visit, you should take a good guidebook. Both series are excellent. Also consider Ecoescapes Ireland, which lists eco-friendly places to stay. The impressive facade is matched by a marble-floored foyer and bar, and comfortable carpeted lounges. You can usually book with free cancellation - this allows you to confirm your accommodation at no risk before train booking opens.
It also means you can hold accommodation while you finalise your itinerary, and alter your plans as they evolve - a feature I use all the time when putting a trip together. I never book hotels non-refundably. I have also come to trust their review scores - you won't be disappointed with anything over 8. Tip: It can pay to compare prices across multiple hotel sites: HotelsCombined.
Though if there's not much in it, I prefer keeping all my bookings together in one place at www. If you're on a tight budget, don't forget the hostels. For a dorm bed or an ultra-cheap private room in backpacker hostels in most European cities use www. Always take out travel insurance These days, check you're covered for covidrelated issues, and use an insurer whose cover isn't invalidated by well-meant but excessive Foreign Office travel advice against non-essential travel.
An annual policy is usually cheapest even for just 2 or 3 trips a year, I use an annual policy myself. Don't expect travel insurance to bail you out of every missed connection, see the advice on missed connections here. Here are some suggested insurers, I get a little commission if you buy through these links, feedback always welcome.
If you have a pre-existing medical condition or are over 65, see www. You can use www. Get a Curve card to save on foreign transaction fees Banks often give a poor exchange rate, then charge a currency conversion fee as well. The balance goes straight onto one of your existing debit or credit cards. Need another reason? Leap cards also work on public transport in the Irish cities of Galway, Waterford, Limerick and Cork.
Your best option is the visitor Leap card. Find out more at Visitor Leap Card. Why not get in contact, The best way to contact us is by email: enquiries vagabond. Alternatively check out our tours listed below. See Our Flexible Terms. Last Modified: November 3rd Read our guide to taxis, buses and tickets getting you from Dublin Airport to Dublin city.
Door-to-door convenience. Taxis will drop you from outside Dublin Airport directly to your hotel in Dublin city centre. Taxis move fast through traffic. Dublin taxis use dedicated bus lanes to cut journey times. You'll won't wait as long for a taxi. Taxis and bus services both operate 24 hours a day from Dublin Airport.
But the wait for a taxi will most likely be shorter. Taxis cost around the same as a bus for 2 passengers and less for 3 or more. Not travelling alone? Take a taxi. With more than two people, you will most likely save money over the equivalent bus tickets. Taxi drivers often help you with luggage. Got lots of bags? A taxi makes sense. Your taxi driver will load and unload your luggage, saving you the effort on public transport. How much does it cost to travel by taxi from Dublin Airport to Dublin city centre?
How do I hail a Dublin taxi? Once in Holyhead, switch to the ferry to complete the journey from the United Kingdom to Dublin. However, you will need to purchase a separate ferry ticket from one of the two ferry companies which make the crossing. Dublin experiences a fair amount of rain all year but, save some rather cold weather in January and February, the city is fairly pleasant to visit all year.
Summer sees Dublin at it's most crowded, but the weather is nicest. Travelers from the U. Travelers from other countries may need to apply for a visa depending on the duration and type of stay. For more information, visit the Irish Department of Justice and Equality website.
Dublin Aiport is 6. A variety of different bus services pick up from Dublin Airport Bus Park and take passengers around Dublin and the rest of Ireland. The journey will take approximately 50 minutes and will cost 3.
From theater to literature, to art and eateries, Dublin is a wonderful place to start any trip to Ireland. The city of just over 1 million people is easy to explore on foot and has a blend of historic and modern sites to be discovered. For ideas to begin planning your trip, see our complete guide to Dublin, which includes everything from where to eat, a breakdown of the best museums and sites, plus where to stay. Actively scan device characteristics for identification.
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