Note: To travel between Ireland and Britain with photo identification other than a passport, you must have been born in Ireland or the U.K. and also be a citizen of either country. Government issued photo ID cards. Health insurance cards with photo/social security cards with photo. Bus pass with photo.
British nationals travelling from the UK don't need a passport to visit Ireland. Before travelling, check with your carrier about their ID requirements, as most airlines and other transport providers won't carry passengers to and from Ireland unless they've seen satisfactory photographic ID.
Citizens of the United Kingdom do not require a visa to travel to Ireland as they have Indefinite Leave To Remain. This means that you can travel freely into and out of the country. Please check below for any document requirements that may be needed including specific passport information.
There are no restrictions on flights from the United States to Ireland although the number of available flights is significantly diminished.
It is compulsory for all passengers (including babies) to have their own valid passport or officially recognised European Union I.D.card when travelling to and from Ireland or France. In some cases, a visa may also be required.
British or Irish citizens travelling on our Irish Sea routes do not need a passport to travel to Britain or Ireland but are advised to take a form of identity.
The Irish Sea Bridge, sometimes called the Celtic Crossing by the media, is a rail and road bridge that is under proposal by the UK government, that would span the Irish Sea and connect the island of Ireland to the island of Great Britain.
Traveling from Dublin to London by train requires that part of the journey be made by ferry. Ferries from Dublin Port leave for Holyhead in Wales twice a day, one service in the morning and the other mid-afternoon. From Holyhead, Virgin Trains operate a direct service to London Euston.
As England and Ireland are separated by the Irish Sea, you can't travel the entire distance by rail. Trains are available from any station in London to Holyhead, Wales, where you'll board the ferry to Ireland.
With a selection of up to 10 Sailings Daily, the port of Dublin connects Ireland with England, Wales, France & Isle of Man. Sailing durations range from 2 hours 55 minutes on the Douglas service to 18 hours 30 minutes on the Cherbourg service.
The total flight duration from Dublin, Ireland to London, United Kingdom is 1 hour, 5 minutes.
Travelling from Dublin to London by trainThe fastest trains from Dublin to London take around 6 hours and 51 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 464 kilometres. On weekdays, the first train leaving Dublin is scheduled to depart at around 07:30. The last departure is usually at around 20:55.
Passenger Locator Form (PLF): If you are not a resident of the Common Travel Area (UK, Ireland, Isle of Man, Jersey, Guernsey) and are travelling to / through Britain, you are required to complete an online Passenger Locator Form (PLF) before your arrival in Britain.
How to Travel From London to Dublin by Plane, Train, Bus, and Car
- The United Kingdom and Ireland are separated by the Irish Sea so flying between the two capitals is the only direct option for travel between London and Dublin.
- Taking the bus is the cheapest, as well as the longest, way to travel between the two cities.
Ferry to UK – take the ferry from Ireland to UKTake the ferry from Ireland to the UK for your next holiday. Sail from Dublin to Holyhead or Rosslare to Pembroke on one of our sixteen daily crossings. Once in the UK you can get the train, travel by coach or enjoy taking your own car.
If you are flying solely within the UK, including Northern Ireland, you do not need a passport but we advise that you carry photographic identification with you when travelling, such as your passport or driving licence. Children under the age of 16 years do not require identification to travel within the UK.
As an EU national, you have the right to travel to any EU country with a valid passport or ID card.
You can use your identity (ID) card to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) up to and including 30 September 2021. From 1 October 2021 you will need a valid passport.
citizens need to travel to Spain. The ID of your country is valid to enter Spain. A driving license does not count as an ID here. Minors traveling with their identity cards must also present a parental authorization, otherwise, they could be denied entrance.
Nationals of countries/territories who do not need a visa to enter the UK: All EU countries, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Macau, Malaysia,
Adult passengers 18 and over must show valid identification at the airport checkpoint in order to travel.
- Driver's licenses or other state photo identity cards issued by Department of Motor Vehicles (or equivalent)
- U.S. passport.
- U.S. passport card.
- DHS trusted traveler cards (Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, FAST)
You don't need a Canadian passport, a Canadian visa or an eTA to fly to Canada if you are travelling with a valid U.S. passport. American citizens, including American-Canadian citizens, must carry proper identification and meet the basic requirements to enter Canada.
If you do not have a UK passporta current and valid foreign passport, with a visa sticker or stamp (called a 'vignette') showing you have permission to live in the UK. a current and valid Irish passport - it does not need to have a visa sticker or stamp. a travel document. a biometric residence permit ( BRP )
As of February 2021, there are no states that require passports from U.S. citizens to fly domestically. Your airline or the TSA should never ask you to present a valid passport. Of course, you can always carry it with you for additional identification in case you lose your other forms of ID.
Ireland will remain exempt from these restrictions, meaning people can still travel to Northern Ireland and the mainland UK without having to quarantine. However Irish travellers must still abide by local restrictions at their destination. This will also not apply to people travelling from Ireland.
COVID-19 testing for the purposes of international travel is not available on the NHS. Testing for this reason is only available through private providers who must have self-declared that they meet the UK government's minimum standards for the type of commercial COVID-19 testing service they offer.
Testing for people travelling to Scotland. You will need to buy a COVID-19 test and take this test in the 3 days before you travel. When boarding your plane, you will need to provide proof that you have taken the test, and that the result of the test was negative.
From 1st January, British citizens travelling to Spain will not need a tourist visa for stays of less than 3 months in a period of 180 days (as before). However, a valid British passport with a validity of at least 90 days beyond the return date from Schengen area will be mandatory.
For fully vaccinated or EU DCC recovered travellers, no pre-departure RT-PCR test, or further day 5 RT-PCR test or quarantine required. Then no quarantine required, however a day-5 RT-PCR test is recommended (provided free through HSE).
UK citizens do not need a visa or residency permit to live, work or study in Ireland. Under the Common Travel Area ( CTA ), UK and Irish citizens can live and work freely in each other's countries and travel freely between them. Ireland's Citizens Information service has advice about moving to and living in Ireland.
