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Belfast to Ennikillen about 1hr 40mins, Dublin to Enniskillen about 2hrs 15mins.
Belfast to Ennikillen about 1hr 40mins, Dublin to Enniskillen about 2hrs 15mins.
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===By Bus===
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===By bus===
The [http://www.translink.co.uk/ Translink] Route 261 departs from Belfast Europa Station to Enniskillen Bus Station.
The [http://www.translink.co.uk/ Translink] Route 261 departs from Belfast Europa Station to Enniskillen Bus Station.
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These routes operate in both directions.
These routes operate in both directions.
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===By Train===
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===By train===
There is no rail network connected to Enniskillen.
There is no rail network connected to Enniskillen.
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===By Air===
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===By plane===
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Enniskillen does have a small non commercial airport on the town outskirts called. [http://www.enniskillen-airport.co.uk/Home_Page.html St Angelo]
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Enniskillen does have a small non commercial airport on the town outskirts called [http://www.enniskillen-airport.co.uk/Home_Page.html St Angelo]
Prior permission is required from the airport to land any aircraft.
Prior permission is required from the airport to land any aircraft.
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===By Boat===
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===By boat===
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Enniskillen is renowned for it's Loughs (Lakes) and waterways. Although there are no commercial services to the area there are many marina's around the town and throughout the county where leisure vessels can be rented and berthed. Ireland's waterways and canals are operated by [http://www.waterwaysireland.org Waterways Ireland]. Enniskillen is accessable via the waterway system from as far away as [[Athy]] in [[County Kildare]], [[Limerick]] and [[Dublin]].
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Enniskillen is renowned for its loughs (lakes) and waterways. Although there are no commercial services to the area there are many marinas around the town and throughout the county where leisure vessels can be rented and berthed. Ireland's waterways and canals are operated by [http://www.waterwaysireland.org Waterways Ireland]. Enniskillen is accessable via the waterway system from as far away as [[Athy]] in [[County Kildare]], [[Limerick]] and [[Dublin]].
==Get around==
==Get around==
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===Taxi===
===Taxi===
[[File:NORTHERN_IRELAND_2010_-PUBLIC_HIRE_OUTSIDE_BELFAST_TAXI_SUPPLEMENTAL_PLATE_-_Flickr_-_woody1778a.jpg|thumb|alt=Example of a taxi license plate in Northern Ireland.|A Taxi License plate.]]
[[File:NORTHERN_IRELAND_2010_-PUBLIC_HIRE_OUTSIDE_BELFAST_TAXI_SUPPLEMENTAL_PLATE_-_Flickr_-_woody1778a.jpg|thumb|alt=Example of a taxi license plate in Northern Ireland.|A Taxi License plate.]]
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Enniskillen is easily accessable by foot however there are many Taxi services in the town should you not fancy walking. Taxis in the UK and Ireland are required to be registered. The taxi's will display an additional plate on the front and rear bumpers showing vehicle info and drivers should have ID on display within the front of the taxi.
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Enniskillen is easily accessable by foot; however, there are many tTaxi services in the town should you not fancy walking. Taxis in the UK and Ireland are required to be registered. The taxis will display an additional plate on the front and rear bumpers showing vehicle info and drivers should have ID on display within the front of the taxi.
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Few Taxi's in Enniskillen are metered however the normal price for a journey in and around the town is about £3.00. Outside of the town prices can vary depending on taxi firm and, many times, your driver. The general rule of thumb is £1.00 per mile outside of the town. Out of town prices can increase on a Friday or Saturday night, especially if you are traveling far outside of town.
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Few taxis in Enniskillen are metered; however, the normal price for a journey in and around the town is about £3.00. Outside of the town prices can vary depending on taxi firm and, many times, your driver. The general rule of thumb is £1.00 per mile outside of the town. Out of town prices can increase on a Friday or Saturday night, especially if you are traveling far outside of town.
==See==
==See==
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==Drink==
==Drink==
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There are a large number of licensed pubs within the town, the vast majority of these are located in and around the town centre and are easily found. It is said you can not walk out of one pub without seeing another. Bars and Pubs include;
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There are a large number of licensed pubs within the town, the vast majority of these are located in and around the town centre and are easily found. It is said you can not walk out of one pub without seeing another. Bars and pubs include;
*Blakes of the Hollow (A bar complex with 3 different bar areas as well as a nightclub), 6 Church St, Enniskillen, BT74 7EJ
*Blakes of the Hollow (A bar complex with 3 different bar areas as well as a nightclub), 6 Church St, Enniskillen, BT74 7EJ
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*UNO Cocktail bar, 17 Belmore Street, Enniskillen, BT74 6AA
*UNO Cocktail bar, 17 Belmore Street, Enniskillen, BT74 6AA
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==Entertainment==
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===Entertainment===
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Enniskillen has been awarded Purple Flag status which is a UK and Irish initiative similar to the Blue Flag system seen on beaches. The Purple Flag scheme recognises excellence in the management of town and city centres at night. Most of the above mentioned bars will have entertainment advertised and the vast majority come alive at the weekends with disco's or live music.
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Enniskillen has been awarded Purple Flag status which is a UK and Irish initiative similar to the Blue Flag system seen on beaches. The Purple Flag scheme recognises excellence in the management of town and city centres at night. Most of the above mentioned bars will have entertainment advertised and the vast majority come alive at the weekends with discos or live music.
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Licensed premises in Northern Ireland are required to stop serving alcohol at 1:00am. Bars close around midnight during the week however will stay open late on a Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Generally last orders are called just before 1:00am. You will be given half an hour or so after this in which to finish your drinks and vacate the premises so a night out will generally end around 1:30 to 2:00am.
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Licensed premises in Northern Ireland are required to stop serving alcohol at 1:00am. Bars close around midnight during the week but stay open late on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Generally last orders are called just before 1:00am. You will be given half an hour or so after this in which to finish your drinks and vacate the premises so a night out will generally end around 1:30 to 2:00am.
==Sleep==
==Sleep==
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[[wikipedia:Enniskillen]]
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