Coming from the UK - ferries might be your best option if you live on the western side of England, Wales or Scotland. You can travel either as a foot passenger or bring your personal vehicle. Stena Line offers a fast ferry service to several locations in Ireland. The UK offers a number of reputable airlines, as well as Ireland's own Aer Lingus.

If you're in the UK, or need a connection between an EU location and Ireland, and need an airfare quote, we recommend ILC Travel for your airfare needs. You can email our representative directly at paul@ilctravel.com

From the United States and other part of the world - traveling by air is the best way to get to Ireland. Aer Lingus offers some direct flights into Dublin and Shannon from several locations. Check their site for destinations, fares and schedules. You can also research your own fares at some of the online booking agents. They use the same ticketing service that travel agents do and offer some excellent rates, better then going directly to the airline in most cases. You can get a full list of airlines that service Ireland on our website, click here, or go to the Links section and click on Getting Here.

On the east coast of America there are passenger ships which offer passage to Ireland, but these can be quite expensive, take a long time to reach Ireland and are usually part of a larger European tour. Cunard is the most popular cruise line for tours that include Ireland. You can also book passage on some of the container ships, as they have passenger cabins. This is slightly cheaper than using a cruise line but the amenities are fewer and can sometimes take longer to arrive at your chosen destination.

Or if you prefer you can search for the best ticket price online through the various airlines or through your favorite online company. We have a list of online booking services, which include the airlines themselves, on our website. Click here, or go to the Links section and click on Getting Here. You can research rates, compare fares between airline sites and with travel agents. If you decide to book online you can complete your transaction quickly and easily. Tickets are posted to you immediately, or in some cases, an e-ticket will be issued. Just present the confirmation code sent to you at the check in desk and your tickets are printed for you then and there.