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  1. whynotindeed avatar

    RE: 2-3 days Antrim coast?

    by whynotindeed 11 April 2012

    A car is not necessary but you will get the most out of the area with one. There are also buses and tours via Belfast and Dublin. The…

  2. WaterhazardJack avatar

    RE: NYE - England vs Ireland

    by WaterhazardJack 06 April 2012

    Or Belfast via Larne or Cairnryan ferries?...

  3. linfield avatar

    RE: From Belfast to Giant's Causeway?

    by linfield 21 March 2012

    There is a train service from Belfast to Coleraine and local bus services from here all along the coast. I think there are bus services…

  4. FrankieD83 avatar

    Re: Tips for hitchhiking a boat from UK to Ireland for charity?

    by FrankieD83 18 March 2012

    Try emailing the various ferry companies and asking if they will give you a complimentary ticket as you are doing it for charity. Don't…

  5. Copepod avatar

    RE: GB and Ireland

    by Copepod 27 February 2012

    Might make slightly more sense to do Liverpool / Manchester - Glasgow / Edinburgh - then Belfast (ferry from Stanraer to Belfast or Larne)…

  6. Isotala avatar

    RE: giants causeway? worth seeing?

    by Isotala 15 August 2011

    That's a do-able plan. The train is decent and not too long and the drive along the coast from Larne up to Portrush is brilliant. Hope…

  7. travelerer avatar

    Itinerary Suggestions for 3 Weeks in UK & Ireland

    by travelerer 23 May 2011

    I'm in the very early stages of planning a 3-week trip to England, Scotland and Ireland in June of 2012 (it's far-off plans like these…

  8. linfield avatar

    RE: giant's causeway

    by linfield 19 May 2011

    Yes it is possible. I would imagine the walk itself would take roughly 3 hours but you may find the Ulster Way website more accurate and…

  9. BigusRedus avatar

    RE: Train & Ferry From London to Belfast

    by BigusRedus 06 May 2011

    My first question would be why you want to do the journey this way? It will be both time consuming and expensive. However assuming you…

  10. linfield avatar

    Distances from Belfast, Northern Ireland.

    by linfield 26 April 2011

    Distances from Belfast, Northern Ireland, driving ; Dublin 2 and a half hours, Bushmills Whiskey Distillery- 1-1 and a half hours, Londo…

  11. linfield avatar

    RE: Camper Van around Ireland? North or South?

    by linfield 26 April 2011

    Distances from Belfast, Northern Ireland, driving ; Dublin 2 and a half hours, Bushmills Whiskey Distillery- 1-1 and a half hours, Londonder…

  12. Copepod avatar

    RE: I'm so excited.

    by Copepod 26 April 2011

    About time too! When I travelled through Australia on 3 trips, I met many people in Eastern states who'd never been to Tasmania or WA…

  13. linfield avatar

    RE: 45 days in Europe

    by linfield 05 April 2011

    Its no problem daigorodaniel, you are welcome. You can find those little villages all along the coast and your two original villages…

  14. Copepod avatar

    RE: Cycling Northern Ireland

    by Copepod 22 March 2011

    Quick search reveals http://www.cycleni.com/national-cycle-network/ NCN Route 93 links Larne & London/derry. Best get there before compulsor…

  15. CometsComeBack avatar

    Re: Northern Ireland Itinerary - 6 Days- Thoughts and Recommendations?

    by CometsComeBack 19 March 2011

    +Day 3- Head up north and see Dunluce Castle, Giants Causeway, etc... (thoughts on where to stay?)+ Make sure to follow the coast road…

  16. thecatsminion avatar

    RE: 3-4 days in Belfast, 1 in Dublin + Low-cost airline GLA-->Belfast?

    by thecatsminion 10 March 2011

    For your day in Dublin, the hop on hop off bus tour might be as good a way as any of seeing the city, with an obligatory stop at the Guinnes…

  17. rrp avatar

    Budget flights to Belfast

    by rrp 28 February 2011

    Planning a trip to Larne in June. Will be travelling from Northern Italy. Does anyone know if there are Budget flights between Belfast…

  18. ponaire avatar

    Re: northern ireland july 2011

    by ponaire 07 December 2010

    If there is going to be trouble, it is more likely to be at night at the eleventh night bonfires or in flashpoint areas where the parades…

  19. morag avatar

    RE: Travel between Belfast and Larne

    by morag 23 September 2010

    Do you specifically want to stop off in Larne or are you just going there to get the ferry? As well as Ulsterbus, you can also catch…

  20. battybilly avatar

    RE: Travel between Belfast and Larne

    by battybilly 23 September 2010

    Train.... Belfast Centre (City Hall) to Larne Harbour - regular trains taking just over an hour. Like others have wisely advised, Stranraer…

  21. beefyboy avatar

    Re: Travel between Belfast and Larne

    by beefyboy 23 September 2010

    Incidentally, if you're on public transport, then you should also check Stena from Belfast port, since it leaves you at Stranraer (which…

  22. houstongal avatar

    Travel between Belfast and Larne

    by houstongal 23 September 2010

    I'm looking to travel from Belfast to Larne and then take to the ferrie to Scottland. I can't seem to find a train or bus to Larne...…

  23. jamesbrownontheroad avatar

    RE: Glasgow to Belfast

    by jamesbrownontheroad 05 July 2010

    I do this journey regularly (I live in Glasgow and work in Belfast): I usually book cheap flights far in advance, but sometimes I have…

  24. jamesbrownontheroad avatar

    RE: Holyhead to Edinburgh

    by jamesbrownontheroad 04 June 2010

    I wouldn't cross to Holyhead; while the Lake District is attractive I would recommend you skip it this time and drive to either the Port…

  25. morag avatar

    RE: Holyhead to Edinburgh

    by morag 02 June 2010

    Just an idea. The crossing between Larne and Stranraer is a lot quicker and, I'm assuming, much cheaper. Yes, you'll miss the Lakes, but…

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