Trains and rail
Ireland intercity trains na Irish Rail (Iarnród Éireann) dey run am. The fastest route dey link Dublin Heuston to Cork for about 2.5 hours, with plenty service to Galway, Limerick, Waterford and Belfast (Enterprise service). Book ahead online make fare cheap, and remember the two main Dublin terminal: Heuston (south and west) and Connolly (north, east and Belfast).
Metro, DART and Luas
Dublin no get underground metro, but two light systems dey work fine:
- DART na the electric coastal rail wey dey run from Malahide and Howth go down to Greystones, e dey pass through city centre.
- Luas na the tram network with two lines (Red and Green) wey dey cross Dublin.
Use Leap Card for the cheapest fare; tap on and off make you pay far less pass cash single ticket.
Buses
- Dublin Bus and Go-Ahead dey cover the capital; pay with Leap Card or contactless.
- Bus Éireann dey run nationwide routes, while Expressway, Citylink and GoBus dey offer fast intercity coaches.
- Aircoach and Airlink dey connect Dublin Airport to the city.
Coaches dey often cheap and almost fast reach train for routes like Dublin to Galway.
Car rental and driving
Car good pass for Wild Atlantic Way, Ring of Kerry and village Connemara. Remember:
- Drive for left side and give way for roundabouts.
- Village roads narrow with hedgerows; go slow.
- Tolls (like M50 eFlow) dey often electronic, so check your rental toll arrangement.
- Automatic car go cost more, book early.
Ride apps and taxis
Free Now (wey be MyTaxi before) na the main app for licensed taxi for Dublin, Cork and Galway. Uber for Ireland too dey dispatch normal taxis. For city, you fit hail metered cab for street or for rank.
Intercity tips
- Buy train ticket online ahead for best price.
- Leap Card dey work across DART, Luas and city bus.
- For west and southwest, combine coach to hub like Galway with hire car for the coast.
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