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In short: A move from the UK to Greystones is matched to one FIDI-certified partner mover, free and with no obligation to book. Goods travel by ferry and road, usually via the Holyhead to Dublin Port crossing. Since Brexit, a move from Great Britain to Greystones is an EU import, so Transfer of Residence relief on Form C&E 1076 can remove import duty and the 23% Irish VAT when you qualify.
Part-load (shared) and full-load options are available, with customs handled on Form C&E 1076 through Revenue.
A move to Greystones from the UK uses the Holyhead to Dublin Port crossing, run by Irish Ferries and Stena Line at about 3 hours 15 minutes. From Dublin Port, the van takes the M50 south and then the M11 and N11 through County Wicklow to Greystones. The town is about 45 kilometres from Dublin Port, a drive of around 45 minutes to one hour. Greystones is one of the closer Wicklow commuter destinations to Dublin Port.
Greystones is a coastal town on the Irish Sea, 24 kilometres south of Dublin city centre. It is the southern terminus of the DART line (Dublin Area Rapid Transit), which runs along the east coast from Malahide and Howth in the north. The DART connection makes Greystones popular with Dublin commuters. The town is surrounded by the Irish Sea to the east and the Wicklow Mountains to the west.
The town has two distinct characters. The older areas near the harbour and DART station have Georgian and Edwardian terraces with narrower streets. The newer residential developments including Charlesland and Marina Village on the outskirts have modern estate layouts with clear access for removal vehicles. Access planning depends on which part of Greystones you are moving to.
International Removals Companies connects your enquiry with one FIDI-certified partner mover for the UK to Greystones route. We are not a removal company. The service is free.
Since Brexit, a move from Great Britain to Greystones is an EU import. A customs declaration is needed when the goods arrive in Ireland. Revenue’s Transfer of Residence relief, claimed on Form C&E 1076, removes import duty and the 23% Irish VAT on used personal belongings if you qualify. Your FIDI-certified partner mover files the form on your behalf about two weeks before your goods arrive. Check revenue.ie for the full conditions.
The Common Travel Area covers people, not goods. Your household goods still go through the customs process when they arrive in Greystones from Great Britain. Transfer of Residence relief on Form C&E 1076, not the Common Travel Area, is what removes the import duty and the 23% Irish VAT.
To qualify, you generally need to have owned and used the goods for at least six months and be establishing permanent residence in Ireland. After arriving in Greystones, apply for a PPS number at your local Intreo centre. You will need it for Revenue, banking and most official matters. Always include the Eircode for your delivery address in the enquiry.
The Republic of Ireland uses the euro (EUR), not sterling. Moving to Greystones means moving into a euro economy. That affects deposits, local charges and your day-to-day spending after you arrive.
International Removals Companies works with currency exchange partners. We do not provide currency exchange ourselves. If you need to convert sterling to euro for your move, we can connect you with a partner who can help. This is separate from the removals service and carries no obligation.
The Common Travel Area covers people, not goods. Your household goods still go through the customs process when they arrive in Greystones from Great Britain. Transfer of Residence relief on Form C&E 1076 removes the import duty and the 23% Irish VAT if you qualify. After arriving, you will need a PPS number — the Personal Public Service number — for Revenue, banking and most official matters. Apply at your local Intreo centre. Always include the Eircode for your Greystones delivery address. In rural areas, townland addresses have no street number, and the Eircode is how the mover finds the correct door.
We connect you with one suitable FIDI-certified partner mover for your UK to Greystones route. Not a shortlist of firms — one mover who reviews your items, access notes and Irish delivery address before confirming the price.
FIDI FAIM is the main quality standard for international removal companies. Partner movers pass an independent audit by Ernst and Young every three years, covering more than 200 quality checks. For a move that crosses an EU customs border, that standard matters.
Moves to Greystones use the Holyhead to Dublin Port crossing, run by Irish Ferries and Stena Line at about 3 hours 15 minutes. From Dublin Port, the van takes the M50 south and then the M11 and N11 through County Wicklow to Greystones. Greystones is about 45 kilometres from Dublin Port via this route, a drive of around 45 minutes to one hour depending on traffic. The M11 runs along the east coast of Wicklow and gives fast access to the town.
The DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transit) is an electrified commuter rail service running along the east coast of Dublin. Greystones is the southern terminus of the DART line. The DART station is in the town centre, close to the harbour. The DART connection to Dublin city means Greystones is popular with Dublin commuters. This brings a mix of modern apartments and older houses near the station and harbour. The station area and the older streets near the harbour can be tight for large removal vehicles at busy times. If the delivery is near the station or the harbour, tell the mover the exact address and floor level so the vehicle size and parking plan can be confirmed before collection day.
Greystones has two distinct areas. The harbour and older town centre near the DART station has narrower streets and limited parking for large vehicles. The Georgian and Edwardian terraces near the harbour were not designed for removal vans. The newer estates and developments on the outskirts of Greystones, including Charlesland and Marina Village, have standard modern access with clear roads and driveways. The Wicklow Mountains rise directly to the west of the town. Properties on the slopes and in the foothills west of Greystones are on narrow country lanes. Confirm the road conditions, lane width and driveway access for any address outside the main town estates. Always tell the mover which area the delivery is heading to.
Transfer of Residence relief is claimed on Form C&E 1076 from Revenue. It removes Customs Duty and the 23% Irish VAT on used personal belongings when you move your home to Ireland from outside the EU. Since Brexit, a move from Great Britain to Greystones is an EU import. Your FIDI-certified partner mover files the form on your behalf about two weeks before your goods arrive at Dublin Port. Check revenue.ie for the current conditions.
A dedicated van from most UK cities to Greystones takes one to two days from collection. The Holyhead to Dublin Port crossing is about 3 hours 15 minutes. The drive from Dublin Port to Greystones via the M11 is about 45 minutes to one hour. Greystones is one of the closest commuter belt destinations to Dublin Port in the Wicklow direction. A shared load takes one to three weeks.
The Common Travel Area covers people, not goods. Your household goods still go through the customs process when they arrive at Dublin Port from Great Britain. Transfer of Residence relief on Form C&E 1076, not the Common Travel Area, is what removes the import duty and the 23% Irish VAT.
Greystones uses the Eircode routing key A63. Each address in Greystones has a unique seven-character Eircode, including individual apartments within a block and individual houses within a terrace. For apartment blocks near the harbour and the station area, the Eircode confirms the exact unit. For the newer estates around Charlesland, it helps the mover plan the delivery route and confirm parking access. Always include the full Eircode in the enquiry.
A small shared load to Greystones starts from about 300 to 900 pounds for single items. A part load of a few rooms runs from about 1,200 to 3,000 pounds. A full house on a dedicated van starts from about 3,500 pounds. Greystones is close to Dublin Port on the M11, making it one of the shorter road runs among County Wicklow destinations. The firm price is confirmed by the mover after a survey.
International Removals Companies is not a removal company. We are a free matching service operated by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD (company 07425576). You send one enquiry and we connect you with one FIDI-certified partner mover for your UK to Greystones route. The mover contacts you with the price, transit time and customs plan. Free, no obligation.
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This guide is written and maintained by Darren Benjamin, founder of International Removals Companies (DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, Companies House 07425576). Darren has worked in international removals and logistics for over 20 years and has been a director of a UK removals company since 2013.
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