Transport Operator Links from the Republic
Here's a helpful list of ways to travel to Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland...
Distance Between Towns
Ferry routes to the North
www.loughfoyleferry.com
From Magilligan in County Derry to Greencastle in County Donegal, a shuttle ferry service operates during peek periods with a crossing time of approximately 10 minutes cutting 49 miles off the journey by road. Please go to the website for times and prices.
Bus routes to the North
www.aircoach.ie
Aircoach provides a 24hour coach service between Dublin Airport, Dublin City, Drogheda and Dundalk to Belfast. Please follow the link for journey times and prices.
www.buseireann.ie
Bus Eireann provides bus services to Belfast, Enniskillen and Derry as well as day trips to Ikea in Belfast, The Outlet in Dunganon and the Mourne Mountains.
Rail links to the North
Both these rail companies offer a joint Enterprise service which runs from Dublin to Belfast, stopping at Newry and Portadown. Follow the links for more information.
www.translink.co.uk
www.irishrail.ie
Air routes to the North
Air Araan operates flights from Dublin to Derry and Cork to Belfast. Please follow the link below for more information.
www.aerarann.com