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RAIL
Ireland’s Ancient East and theWild AtlanticWay are accessible
by rail with Cork, Galway, Limerick, Killarney, Sligo, Kilkenny,
Waterford,Wexford and Athlone just some of the city routes
served from Dublin’s two Intercity train stations: Heuston
and Connolly. Tickets can be purchased online or in the
train station.
Destination Travel Time from Dublin by Rail
Cork 2 hrs 45 mins
Killarney 3 hrs 20 mins
Limerick 2 hrs 15 mins
Galway 2 hrs 30 mins
Sligo 3 hrs 10 mins
Belfast 2 hrs 15 mins
Kilkenny 1 hr 30 mins
Waterford 2 hrs 20 mins
Wexford 3 hrs
Athlone 1 hr 30 mins
BEYOND DUBLIN
DUBLIN AIRPORT TRANSFERS TO CITIES
A range of private and public bus providers offer coach
transfers directly from the Airport to various cities and
towns in TheWild AtlanticWay and Ireland’s Ancient East.
These include:
BUS EIREANN – PUBLIC BUS TRANSPORT
AROUND IRELAND
Travelling to Ireland’s Ancient East or theWild AtlanticWay
by bus from Dublin has never been easier. Visitors can sit
back, relax and enjoy the scenery without the hassle of maps
or parking.With bus stations in all major towns serviced with
a comprehensive road network, there has never been a better
time to travel by coach or bus.
OPEN-ROAD PASS
Bus Éireann now offer an Open Road visitor ticket, valid
for hop on/hop off travel (three of six days) on public
scheduled services, allowing the freedom to Explore
Ireland’s Ancient East or Discover theWild AtlanticWay
at your clients own pace.
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