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By sea

Ferries can be a practical and economical way of getting to the Emerald Isle but the only ferry port with good access to the Wild Atlantic Way is Cork and that is currently only served with ferries from France. However, there are rail connections from both Dublin and Belfast (see below). The easiest way to get from Dublin Port to the heart of the city is to ride – follow the city centre signs until you reach the north shore of the Liffey where you can pick up the cycle path.

For ferry company contact details, see Appendix A.

Getting to the Wild Atlantic Way

If you arrive in Dublin there are direct rail connections to Cork, Galway, Sligo and Westport. A change of trains may be needed to reach Limerick, Tralee or Ballina in County Mayo. If arriving in Belfast there are regular rail services to Derry/Londonderry. Dublin has two main railway stations. If you are heading to Cork, Limerick, Tralee, Killarney, Galway, Westport or Ballina you will need to go to Dublin Heuston, which is a couple of kilometres west of the town centre on the south bank of the river Liffey. For services to Sligo or Belfast (with onward connections to Derry/Londonderry) go the more central Connolly Station, on the north side of the river a few hundred metres inland from the landmark Customs House.