FAQS

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Airport transfers are not included for guests who do NOT purchase a group air package.  Air package buyers will have airport transfers included both to and from the airport.  

Approximate transfer durations from Dublin & Shannon Airport to other cities outside of Dublin are listed below. Shannon Airport is a much more convenient airport for guests going to Cork, Galway or Kerry while guests going to Belfast or Kilkenny should fly into Dublin Airport. Guests not traveling outside of Dublin, should fly in and out of Dublin Airport.

• Dublin to Belfast = 2.5 Hours | Shannon to Belfast = 5 Hours 
• Dublin to Cork = 4 Hours | Shannon to Cork = 2 Hours 
• Dublin to Galway = 3 Hours | Shannon to Galway = 1.5 Hours 
• Dublin to Kerry = 5 Hours | Shannon to Kerry = 2.5 Hours 
• Dublin to Kilkenny = 2.5 Hours | Shannon to Kilkenny = 2.5 Hours 

Irish Airports are much smaller than most American airports and will experience high volume on your departure day. Please anticipate an early start on your departure day. We will schedule your transfer to get you to the airport at least 3 hours in advance of your departure time. This will be necessary to ensure you are able to make it through check-in, security, and customs prior to your flight. Final confirmation of departure airport transfer pick-up times will be sent approximately 30 days prior to departure.  

Train:

• Guests can taxi to Heuston Station or Connolly Station in Dublin and catch a train to any of the regional cities EXCEPT for Letterkenny or Derry.
• There is typically a train departing to each region every 2 hours from a Dublin Station. Trains will make several stops between regions.
• A taxi to the train station is most likely €20-30 euros. Train tickets are typically between €15-35 euros per person depending on where they are going.
• Guests can use https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/ to book tickets in advance or they can purchase tickets from the kiosks at the train station. Train tickets can sell out, so we recommend purchasing tickets in advance.

Public Bus:

• Guests can use one of several public bus companies to get anywhere in Ireland. These will not be as great as far as comfort, but tickets are typically 20-30 euros and go all over Ireland.
• They can use any of the below companies:
  • Bus Eireann
  • AirCoach
  • ExpressWay

Private Car:

• https://www.optimumchauffeurdrive.ie/
• Guests can request a quote through the website link above or email optimum directly at INFO@DRIVE.ie or call at +353 1 814 8873. When booking please provide the booking code OL2025 to the representative.
• This will also be the most expensive option but also the most convenient as you can arrange for a point-to-point transfer.