Is public transportation easy in Ireland?

Public Transportation in Ireland is hit and miss. There's trains, buses and Dublin has the Luas (tram) but when you step off-the-beaten-path services are heavily reduced. Can you get around Ireland using public transport? You can, but you need to plan carefully.



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Getting around Ireland without a car is completely doable. Plus, it might also be a considerable cost-saver since you won't be incurring the cost of a rental car and the added insurance you are required to take while driving around Ireland. Travel to Cork from Dublin on Irish Rail.

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Public transport fares in Ireland are amongst the most expensive in the world, as new analysis shows that Dublin commuters are paying out on average over 5% of their wages on monthly tickets.

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In general, you can pay your fare with cash. You can also order your ticket online. There is information on the different types of tickets available, including tickets for schoolchildren and regional commuter tickets, on Bus Éireann's website.

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The Free Travel Scheme allows you to travel, free of charge, on public transport and some private bus and ferry services. Everyone aged 66 and over, living permanently in Ireland, can get the Free Travel Scheme. People with disabilities and carers aged under 66 may also qualify for Free Travel.

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Bus services are run by both public and private operators and prices are competitive, so check before you travel to get the best value. Bus tours are a great option if you want to see the sights with no hassle. Travel cards, such as Leap and iLink, are handy, cost-effective and can be used on public bus services.

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There is also a multi-operator cap if you are travelling on Dublin Bus, Luas and DART and Commuter Rail. The daily cap is €8.00 and the weekly cap is €32.00.

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If you enjoy company, Ireland is renowned for its walking festivals – enjoy a walk in the company of strangers, who are friends you just haven't met yet! Short walks in Ireland range from 1-5 hours. Medium walks can be anything from 5-20 miles/8-30km.

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But even though Dublin is fairly condensed, it still has a fantastic and easy-to-use public transportation system. Between the bus, LUAS, DART and train networks, there are so many ways to get around Dublin, that you'll actually be spoilt for choice.

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Aircoach tickets can be bought online or from customer staff at Dublin Airport. A return ticket from Dublin Airport to O'Connell Street (Dublin City Centre) typically costs around 9 Euros.

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The low season from November to February is the best time for a cheap stay in Ireland.

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Buses are not only more extensive than Ireland's trains, but often much cheaper (e.g., $30 Dublin–Galway, $20 Dublin–Cork… though when you've got a choice between them, consider that trains are generally faster, make fewer stops, and are not subject to traffic delays).

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You can buy cheap tickets from as low as €13.99 each way if you book online in advance. Buy one-way or round-trip tickets starting in Dublin at www.irishrail.ie, you must collect hard-copy tickets from Irish Rail ticket machines in Dublin.

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