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In short: A move from the UK to Meath 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 Meath 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 Meath 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 M3 motorway north-west into County Meath. Navan, the county town, is about 50 kilometres from Dublin Port. Trim is about 55 kilometres. The M3 is a toll road and gives fast, direct access to most of Meath. For north Meath addresses and Drogheda, the M1 is the alternative route.
County Meath sits north and north-west of Dublin. It is Dublin commuter country. Large modern estates have been built across the county, particularly around Navan, Ashbourne, Dunboyne and Kells. These estates have wide roads and clear access. At the same time, Meath is one of the richest archaeological counties in the world. The Boyne Valley contains the Brú na Bóinne UNESCO World Heritage Site, including Newgrange and Knowth, passage tombs constructed around 3200 BC and older than Stonehenge and the Egyptian pyramids. The Hill of Tara, traditionally the seat of the High Kings of Ireland, sits between Navan and Dunshaughlin.
Trim Castle, on the River Boyne, is the largest Norman fortress in Ireland. Built from 1172 by Hugh de Lacy and covering roughly 30,000 square metres, it dominates the town of Trim. The older streets near Trim Castle and the River Boyne can be tight for large removal vehicles. The Georgian streets of Trim town share the same access challenges as Georgian Dublin, with narrow hallways and no lifts in the oldest buildings.
International Removals Companies connects your enquiry with one FIDI-certified partner mover for the UK to Meath route. We are not a removal company. The service is free.
Since Brexit, a move from Great Britain to Meath 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 Meath 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 Meath, 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 Meath 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 Meath 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 Meath 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 Meath 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 Meath 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 M1 motorway north briefly and then the M3 north-west into County Meath. Navan, the county town, is about 50 kilometres from Dublin Port via the M3. Trim is about 55 kilometres. Drogheda and the north Meath coast are accessible on the M1. The M3 is a toll road and the fastest route to most of County Meath.
The Boyne Valley is one of the most important archaeological landscapes in the world. It runs through County Meath along the River Boyne, passing through Navan, Slane and out to Drogheda. The valley is home to the Brú na Bóinne UNESCO World Heritage Site, which includes Newgrange and Knowth passage tombs older than the Egyptian pyramids. The Hill of Tara, seat of the High Kings of Ireland, is also in Meath. None of this affects road access directly, but it means the roads in the heritage area are well-maintained and tourist-frequented.
Trim Castle, on the River Boyne, is the largest Norman fortress in Ireland, covering roughly 30,000 square metres. It was built in the 12th century and is a protected National Monument. Trim town has good road access, but the streets in the older part of Trim near the castle and the river can be narrow. Modern estates on the outskirts of Trim have standard access. If the delivery is in the heritage town centre, confirm the approach road and parking before booking the van.
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 Meath 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 Meath takes one to two days from collection. The Holyhead to Dublin Port crossing is about 3 hours 15 minutes. The M3 from Dublin Port to Navan is about 50 kilometres, around 45 minutes to one hour. Meath is one of the closest counties to Dublin Port and has some of the shortest road runs among all Irish destinations. 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.
Yes. Much of County Meath, particularly the towns of Navan, Ashbourne, Dunboyne and Trim, is commuter territory for Dublin. Large modern housing estates have been built across the county. These modern estates have wide roads, clear driveways and good van access. The older town centres in Navan, Kells and Trim, and the smaller villages in the Boyne Valley, have narrower streets. The Georgian heritage of the Boyne Valley means some older buildings have the same access challenges as Georgian Dublin.
A small shared load to Meath 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. Meath is one of the closest Irish counties to Dublin Port, which keeps the road run short and the overall cost competitive. 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 Meath 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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