Transportation

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Driving Directions to Castle Bellingham

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From Dublin: Take the M1 north. Exit at Junction 15 (Castlebellingham/Tallanstown) and follow the signs for Castlebellingham along Station Road. Continue into the village and turn right onto Main Street (R132). The entrance to Bellingham Castle is further along Main Street on the right beside a large stone entrance tower. From Belfast: Take the M1 south. Exit at Junction 15 (Castlebellingham/Tallanstown). Follow the signs for Castlebellingham along Station Road. Continue into the village and turn right onto Main Street (R132) The entrance to Bellingham Castle is further along Main Street on the right beside a large stone entrance tower. GPS Co-Ordinates: N53 53.764 W6 23.373

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Transportation Options from Dublin to Castle Bellingham

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There are a few ways to get from Dublin to Castle Bellingham: Car: You can take a Taxi that you see in the city/airport or use a ride share app to request a Taxi. Uber is available in Ireland and will connect you to a Taxi. Another available app commonly used in Ireland and other parts of Europe is called “Freenow” which we have used before. Another app available is called “Bolt”. Please note that rideshare apps will connect you to Taxis, as the use of private vehicles on the apps is outlawed in the country. However, they essentially operate the same as they do in the US. Bus: There is a bus line that travels from Dublin to Castle Bellingham which is less expensive than taking a Taxi. The Bus is called Bus Eireann Expressway Route 100X, which begins at Merrion Square in Dublin 2, and ends in Dundalk, a town just north of where the castle is located. There are numerous stops in Dublin on the way to Dundalk, including the airport (Schedule here: https://www.buseireann.ie/routes-and-timetables/100x). Please note you may need cash (Euros) to buy a ticket on the Bus itself. The stop for the Castle is called “CastleBellingham (McBrides Pub)”. Side note: McBrides is a good stop for a Guiness if you have time. From there, the Castle is about a 5-minute walk. Rent a Car: While we would caution against renting a car given the differences in driving (e.g. opposite side of the road) it is an option if you have a US License and Passport. There are several car rental services that can be found online. Please see above for directions and GPS can also be used.

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Departures From Castle Bellingham

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Upon leaving Castle Bellingham, we noticed that ride-share services/Taxis run less frequently in the area, and as a result it may not be as easy to request and find one quickly, especially if there are many people doing so at the same time. As a result, we recommend scheduling a Taxi or car service in advance, if possible, to pick you up from the castle and take you to your destination. The bus is also an option to take back to Dublin, although you will likely need to take it north to Dundalk first, before heading back down to Dublin. Castle Bellingham has provided the following contact details for local taxi companies: Wiggy - 0861609045 Joey Neary - 0866073307 Sevens - 0429377777 Rock Cabs - 0429355555 Please note if any guests would like to book a taxi from the castle to the airport, Castle Bellingham's reception staff will be happy to assist in arranging one.

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Transportation from Dublin to Fairways Hotel Dundalk

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For transport from Dublin to the Fairways Hotel, all options listed above for the Castle apply to the Hotel as well. There is another bus service called Matthews Coaches that is also an option as well (Details in the link below). Additional details can be found here: https://www.fairwayshotel.ie/location/