Discover Ireland and beyond with Bus Éireann

If you are planning a short break this year, why not leave the car at home and let Bus Éireann get you to your destination in stress-free comfort.

Bus Éireann’s integrated network of routes allows you to travel anywhere throughout Ireland, North and South, and the company also provides a coach services to a number of UK destinations. If you are flying to sunnier climes this year, Bus Éireann can get you to the airport without the headaches of airport traffic and long stay parking.

Regardless of where you are starting from, you can get a bus to your destination with Bus Éireann. The company’s online booking service allows you to explore timetables and transfers, and you can travel the length and breadth of the country on one ticket. A 10 per cent discount is also available for online bookings.

If you plan to visit a number of destinations or use public transport during your trip Bus Éireann’s Open Road pass is the perfect solution. For a flat fee you can travel anywhere on the nationwide route network including Expressway, local, city, and town services.

Using public transport is now even easier with Bus Éireann’s new bus time service, www.whensmybus.ie Simply check your preferred route and bus stop online to find out when the next bus departs.

If you are planning a trip to Dublin, keep your Bus Éireann ticket handy while out sightseeing as you can use a family ticket to avail of discounted entry to a number of attractions in the capital, including Dublin Zoo, Viking Splash Tours, and the Guinness Storehouse.

If you want to go further afield, consider using Bus Éireann’s Eurolines service, which sees the national operator team up with international company Eurolines to offer a coach services to the UK and European destinations. Some 1,500 destinations are available in the UK via Dublin, Dun Laoghaire, and Rosslare, with connections to more than 400 locations in continental Europe.

Bus Éireann can even get you to the airport if you planning to fly away for your holiday. With services from Galway to Dublin, Knock, and Shannon international airports you can take the stress out of getting there by hopping on a bus. Bus Éireann has now teamed up with Galway based transport company GoBus to offer a non-stop service from Galway to Dublin Airport, getting you to departures in an impressive two hours 30 minutes for just €10 each way. On the way you can enjoy the comfort of a GoBus coach, complete with toilet facilities, free wifi, generous leg room, and adjustable seating.

For more information including full timetables for all bus services, ticket purchases, and special offers, visit www.buseireann.ie