Is there any border between Ireland and Northern Ireland?
The Republic of Ireland–United Kingdom border, sometimes referred to as the Irish border or British-Irish border, runs for 499 km (310 mi) from Lough Foyle in the north of Ireland to Carlingford Lough in the northeast, separating the Republic of Ireland from Northern Ireland.
Why is there a separation between Ireland and Northern Ireland?
The partition of Ireland (Irish: críochdheighilt na hÉireann) was the process by which the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland divided Ireland into two self-governing polities: Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland. This was largely due to 17th-century British colonisation.
Is there border control between Belfast and Dublin?
There is no border control. You’ll know when you’re in the South when the speed limit signs change to km/hour ( they use miles/hour in the North) and the road signs are bilingual.
Is there a hard border between England and Northern Ireland?
The Irish Sea border is an informal term for the trade border between Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Its effect is that the need for customs checks on the Irish border has been avoided, and a hard border has not been re-established.
Do you need a passport to go from Belfast to Dublin?
No you won’t need a passport going from Dublin to Belfast. The best way to travel IMHO is on the Enterprise Train which leaves from Connolly Station. This really is a lovely train and there is some great scenery on the journey. There is no border/immigration control between North and Southern Ireland.
Do I need a passport to go from Dublin to Belfast?
No you won’t need a passport going from Dublin to Belfast. The best way to travel IMHO is on the Enterprise Train which leaves from Connolly Station. This really is a lovely train and there is some great scenery on the journey.