London Travel Guide for Travellers From Ireland

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Travel Guide From Ireland to London

• Part I Visa and Transportation to London

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Are you travelling to London from Ireland? There
is no denying that it is a thrilling choice. The
constant buzz and entertainment that surrounds
London, there is no end to the excitement this
city holds for an eager Irish visitor. But, in a
city as lively and entertaining as London, it is
not hard to be blinded by lights. Travelling to a
new city or country has its own challenges. There
will be ups and downs, and thats where this
Practical Guide for Irish People comes in. This
is an ultimate guide for someone planning a trip
to London from Ireland. It will give you a
breakdown of how to plan your travel, flight
details, visa requirements, accommodation, food,
shopping, festivals, and everything that is
essential for a traveller.
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Travel Advice

• Before You Go
• Embassy Information
• How to Travel From Ireland to London

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Before You Go

• Ireland and United Kingdom come under Common
  Travel Area, where you can travel by road without
  any ID. For travel by air or sea, you need to
  carry only Photographic ID with you. As a member
  state in the European Union, Ireland and its
  citizens enjoy following rights
• Right to Free Movement
• Take advantage of this right, as European Union
  (EU) citizens can move freely or live in another
  EU country. You can travel regularly to other EU
  countries as a tourist or for business, without
  many checks. Fast-track checks at borders help
  you to travel smoothly within the European Union
  territory.
• Preparing to Travel
• Travelling from Ireland to London is easy, as it
  does not require lot of documents and
  preparation. National ID card or passport of
  Ireland is all you need to travel to London from
  your country. You do not need to have a passport
  with validity of at least 3 months. If your
  travel document or passport is valid, you are in
  clear. As an EU citizen and a native of Ireland,
  you do not need an entry visa to visit London.
  But, as required by national authorities, you may
  need to prove your identity for security reasons
  anytime. So, make sure you always have your
  identity document with you while travelling to
  London.

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• Documents Required For Boarding a Flight
• If you have a valid Irish passport or identity
  card, you can easily board intra-European
  flights. As per the internal rules of respective
  carrier, other identity documents may be accepted
  too.
• Documents Required to Travel from Ireland to
  London
• Citizens of Ireland, travelling to London must
  carry a photo identification, which includes
• Valid passport
• National ID card/government issued photo ID cards
• Driver's licence with photo
• International student card
• Work ID with photo
• Bus pass with photo
• Health insurance card with photo
• Note For travelling between Ireland and UK with
  photo identification other than passport, you
  must be born and be a citizen of either country.

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• Right of Residence
• As an EU citizen, if you have a valid passport
  or ID card, you have the right to reside on the
  territory of host EU country for up to 3 months
  without any conditions or formalities. It does
  not matter, if you have come for work, study, or
  as a tourist, a valid passport, or identity card
  is all you need to live in the host country.
• For more details about your travel from Ireland
  to London, please go through the guide to your
  rights as an EU citizen.
• What if You Want to Stay For More Than Three
  Months in London?
• As an Irish traveller, student, or a worker, you
  may want to live longer than 3 months in London.
  Therefore, your right to reside longer than three
  months is subject to following conditions
• Documents Required
• If you want to stay longer than 3 months in
  London, you may be required to show the following
  documents to national authorities
• Passport or Identity Card Make sure you always
  have a valid ID or passport while travelling to
  the capital. In addition to this, you may be
  required to produce proof that complies with
  right of residence for your category, such as a
  student or a worker.
• Self-employed Produce proof that complies with
  your self-employment.
• For Students As a student coming to London, you
  must produce proof of enrolment at an accredited
  establishment, proof of sickness insurance cover,
  and a declaration that you are not a burden on
  social assistance system of host EU country.
• For Workers You must present a certificate of
  employment or a confirmation of engagement from
  your employer.
• Note All these documents and proofs are only
  required if you want to stay in London for more
  than three months.

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Embassy Information

• British Embassy in Dublin, Ireland
• Address 29 Merrion Road
• Ballsbridge
• Dublin 4
• Ireland
• Telephone [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• Website http//www.britishembassy.ie
• E-mail consular.dubli_at_fco.gov.uk
• Timings Mon-Thur
• 9am-12.45 pm
• 2pm-5.15 pm
• Friday 9 am 12.45 pm
• 2 pm 5.15 pm

• Embassy of Ireland in London, UK
• Address 17 Grosvenor Place,
• London SW1X 7HR
• Telephone [phone]
• Fax [phone]
• Website http//www.embassyofireland.co.uk/
• Timings Monday Friday 9.30 am 5 pm
  

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How to Travel From Ireland to LondonLondon is
served by four major international airports,
namely City, Gatwick, Heathrow, and Stansted. If
you are travelling from Dublin, Ireland to
London, then book flights to any of these
airports.

• Flights from Ireland to Heathrow Airport
• Located 20 miles away from Central London,
  Heathrow is one of the most modern airports in
  the capital. It stays busy throughout the year,
  handling top international flights and carriers.
  From Ireland, you can easily take a flight until
  Heathrow to explore London. This international
  airport is connected to Ireland through these
  flights
• Aer Lingus From Dublin, Shannon, Cork, and
  Kerry
• British Airways From Dublin
• Lufthansa From Knock
• Flights from Ireland to Stansted Airport
• Third busiest airport in UK, Standsted lies to
  the northeast of London. It is the base for
  several low-cost European carriers that connect
  London with EU countries. From Ireland, you can
  take this flight to Stansted
• Ryanair From Shannon, Cork, Dublin, Knock, and
  Kerry

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• Flights from Ireland to London City Airport
• As the closest airport to Central London, it is
  most preferred by travellers coming to the
  capital. London City is just 6 miles to east
  Central London, giving quick access to visitors.
  This international airport is well connected to
  Ireland through these flight carriers
• Air France From Dublin
• KLM From Dublin and Cork
• Aer Lingus From Kerry
• Flights from Ireland to Gatwick Airport
• Second largest after Heathrow, Gatwick Airport is
  situated to the south of Central London. It is
  highly advanced and second busiest international
  airport, catering to over 34 million passengers
  in 2012. Ireland is connected to Gatwick Airport
  through these flights
• Aer Lingus From Dublin, Kerry, and Knock
• Ryanair From Shannon, Cork, and Dublin
• There are several cheap flights available from
  Ireland to London. To compare prices and book the
  best one online, click here.

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Ferry Connections

• London is easy to access by road from major
  England ports. The main city is located just few
  hours drive from major Ferry Ports, such as
  Harwich, Dover, Newhaven, Ramsgate, and
  Folkestone. Regular ferries between Ireland and
  London are available from Dublin-Holyhead and Dun
  Laoghaire-Holyhead. These ferry routes have
  high-speed vessels along with normal ferry
  services too.
• Stena Line and Irish Ferries operate regular
  ferry services from Dublin Ferry Port to
  Englands key Ferry Ports. Book your ferry online
  on their websites to travel to and from Ireland.
  The ferry journey from Dublin takes around two
  hours in high-speed vessels, while on traditional
  ferries, it can take a little more than three
  hours.
• Note All ferries on this route provide essential
  facilities to cater to their disabled travellers.
  Contact individual companies and operators for
  more details.

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