What is the cheapest and/or easiest way to get from Ireland to the UK, or vice versa? We were planning to start our trip in Ireland, but werent sure if we should go from NI to Scotland and work down England, or what? I should note we dont want to use Ryanair. Or we can go from Uk to Ireland, it just depends on what is easiest. And on the ferry, does one HAVE to buy a seat or room (without a car), and what happens if you do not? Thanks :)
Posted by
Chicago
2876 posts
There are only 3 classes of fares on the NI-Scotland ferry. They're explained here: http://tinyurl.com/72q4jbn Basically the higher fares buy you such things as express boarding, access to the lounge, and refundability of your ticket. The same website will show you the ferry routes, cost of tickets, etc.
Posted by
Tempe, AZ, USA
1266 posts
Katie - Easy Jet flies from Belfast to both Glasgow & Edinburgh. You can check them out at www.easyjet.com.
Posted by
OP
Trossingen
57 posts
Thanks. There is really only that one company that does ferries? I must've been looking at ferries elsewhere, maybe from France or something. So if I do not the "upgrade seat" option, I'm assuming I still have a seat somewhere, just a basic one?
Posted by
Chicago
2876 posts
Yes, there'll be open seating on the ferry. There are some pictures of the ferry interior on the website, so you can see what it looks like. You can find a list of all ferry companies operating out of UK ports here: http://tinyurl.com/78umbmo
Posted by
OP
Trossingen
57 posts
Thank you!!
Posted by
Gig Harbor, Washington, USA
1864 posts
Aer Lingus has cheap fares from London to Dublin, Shannon, or Cork.
Posted by
Griffin, GA
21 posts
We flew from Edinburgh to Dublin on Aer Lingus. Because of competition with Ryanair, prices were low. I based my decision between airlines on seat pitch since 2 of the 3 travelers are quite tall.