Aer Arann is a small airline operating direct flights from Irish cities like Dublin, Waterford, Galway and Cork to London, Bristol, Newcastle, Manchester, Blackpool, Doncaster/Sheffield and Durham/Tees Valley. Connecting flights to Irish destinations like Derry, Donegal, Sligo, and Kerry are also available.
Aer Arann
1 Northwood Avenue
Santry
Dublin 9
011-353-8-18-210-210
aerarann.com
BMI Baby is a discount airline with routes from Belfast International to Birmingham, East Midlands and Manchester and from Ireland West/Knock to Birmingham and Manchester. Passengers can manage flight details through the BMI Baby website and can make changes to flights up to three hours before departure (for an extra charge).
BMI Baby
011-44-905-8282828
bmibaby.com
Ryan Air, one of Europe's leading discount airlines, has steady flights between IIreland and England. Flights depart from Cork, Dublin, Kerry, Shannon and Belfast to cities like London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Bristol, to name only a few. Ryan Air flights tend to travel to airports outside main cities, like London-Gatwick, London-Stansted and London-Luton airports, so check airport information before booking through Ryan Air.
Ryan Air
ryanair.com
Irish Ferries combines ferry and travel services in one SailRail package that gives travelers flexible trip options. The Dublin Swift fast ferry travels from Dublin to Holyhead, Wales in under two hours while the Ulysses cruise ferry takes just over three hours. Irish Ferries are not responsible for changes or cancellations of British rail companies.
Irish Ferries
011-353-818-300-400
irishferries.com
The "BritRail + Ireland" pass covers travel on the UK rail network, ferry service between Holyhead or Fishguard and Dublin or Dun Laoghaire, and Irish rail service. The pass is good for five or 10 days in one month. Express trains to London airports are also included with the pass.
BritRail
1-866-BRITRAIL
britrail.com