[OSM-talk] SOTM08 - Ireland

[David Earl]

On 01/02/2008 15:18, Gervase Markham wrote:
> David Earl wrote:
>> As a more environmentally friendly form of transport, a combined
>> rail/ferry ticket from stations in the UK is good value (the total from
>> London to Dublin via Holyhead and Dun Loghaire for me last year was only
>> 27 pounds), and Irish rail services are pretty good, though Steve didn't
>> say exactly where it was going to be. Yes, it takes longer, but it's a
>> pleasant journey.
> 
> Where might one obtain such a ticket? Is it worth attempting to 
> coordinate this so we can enjoy the journey in company?

Last year I travelled Stena Line from Euston to Dublin via the Holyhead 
- Dun Laoghaire ferry. Rail & Sail is the third tab on their web site at 
www.stenaline.co.uk - there's a limited number of UK stations bookable 
online, and a phone number if you;re travelling from one that isn't 
listed. It is 27 pounds each way for the dates in question from Euston 
to Dublin including the transfer at the Ireland end.

I think there may also be a route via Liverpool.

Irish rail is at http://www.irishrail.ie but until we know which station 
we're aiming for - or if it is even on the rail network - it is a bit 
difficult to suggest particular ferry times. (I was going to 
Carrick-on-Shannon last year; there's a map of the network on the web site)

David