The quickest crossings to Northern Ireland from Britain are the high speed ferries from Scotland to Belfast and Larne. There is also an overnight Liverpool-Belfast crossing and sailings from Wales to the Republic of Ireland. All details are available from travel agents or phone direct. Check when booking. It is advisable to book your journey both ways before travelling.
Tours are mostly in the summer months.
Cheap day returns and unlimited travel bus tickets are available at Ulsterbus depots. Ask about the 'Emerald Card' which covers Ireland, north and south. For information on open-top summer bus tours, steam train excursions and tours of Belfast city, ask for bulletin 27. The Taxi ranks in Belfast for cabs with meters are at Central Station, both bus stations and at City Hall. The Belfast-Dublin express takes just 2 hours.