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In short: A move from the UK to Tralee 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 Tralee 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 Tralee from the UK uses the south Wales to Rosslare ferry crossings. Pembroke to Rosslare Europort, run by Irish Ferries, takes about 4 hours. Fishguard to Rosslare, run by Stena Line, takes about 3 hours 30 minutes. From Rosslare, the N25 runs west through Waterford and Cork, connecting with the N22 to Tralee via Killarney. The total road distance from Rosslare to Tralee is about 210 kilometres, one of the longer port-to-county-town road runs in Ireland.
Tralee is the county town of Kerry and the administrative centre for the county. The town sits at the head of Tralee Bay and is the starting point for the Dingle Peninsula, the Ring of Kerry and the Kerry Way walking route. The town itself is accessible by removal van with good access around the main ring road and the residential estates. The older streets near the town centre and the Market area can be narrower, but the main delivery roads are navigable by standard removal vehicles.
The wider county is a different matter. The Dingle Peninsula west of Dingle town has single-track roads. The Ring of Kerry passes through narrow coastal sections. The Beara Peninsula is shared with County Cork and has remote mountain roads. Any Kerry address outside Tralee town needs careful access confirmation before the van is booked.
International Removals Companies connects your enquiry with one FIDI-certified partner mover for the UK to Tralee route. We are not a removal company. The service is free.
Tralee town has good access for removal vehicles. The wider county includes some of the narrowest roads in Ireland. Always confirm the delivery address before the mover books the vehicle.
Since Brexit, a move from Great Britain to Tralee is an EU import. A customs declaration is needed when the goods arrive at Rosslare. 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 the ferry departure from Wales.
The Common Travel Area covers people, not goods. Your household goods still go through the customs process at Rosslare, even though you can travel between the UK and Ireland freely. Transfer of Residence relief is what removes the duty and the 23% VAT, not the travel rules.
After arriving in Tralee, apply for a PPS number — the Personal Public Service number — at your local Intreo centre in Tralee. You will need it for Revenue, banking and most official matters in the Republic. Include the Eircode for your Kerry delivery address in the enquiry. Rural County Kerry addresses on the Dingle Peninsula, in the Killarney National Park area and across the county use townland names with no street number, and the Eircode is essential for the mover to locate the correct property.
The Republic of Ireland uses the euro (EUR), not sterling. Moving to Tralee means moving into a euro economy. Deposits, charges at the Irish end and day-to-day costs are all in euro 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 to Tralee, we can connect you with a partner who can help. This is entirely separate from the removals service and carries no obligation.
The Common Travel Area covers people, not goods. Your belongings still go through the customs process when they arrive from Great Britain, even though you can travel freely between the UK and Ireland. Transfer of Residence relief on Form C&E 1076 removes the duty and the 23% Irish VAT if you qualify. After arriving in Tralee, you will need a PPS number — the Personal Public Service number — for Revenue, banking and most official matters. Apply at your local Intreo centre on arrival. Always include the Eircode for your delivery address when you enquire. Townland addresses in rural Ireland 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 Tralee route. Not a shortlist of firms — one mover who reviews your items, your access notes and your 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 is the one to look for.
Moves to Tralee use the south Wales to Rosslare crossings. Pembroke to Rosslare Europort, run by Irish Ferries, takes about 4 hours. Fishguard to Rosslare, run by Stena Line, takes about 3 hours 30 minutes. From Rosslare, the N25 runs west through Waterford and Cork, connecting with the N22 to Tralee via Killarney. The total road distance from Rosslare to Tralee is about 210 kilometres, making Tralee one of the longer road runs from any Irish ferry port.
Tralee is about 210 kilometres from Rosslare Europort via the N22 and N25. This is one of the longer port-to-delivery distances in Ireland. County Kerry occupies the south-western tip of Ireland, making it the most geographically remote county from the main ferry routes. The mover plans the collection schedule with enough lead time before the ferry departure to account for the Kerry road network, which includes some narrow and winding sections, particularly in west Kerry and on the peninsulas.
Tralee town centre is the commercial hub of County Kerry. The main streets around Denny Street, Castle Street and the Mall are well-served by removal vehicles. Modern residential estates on the outskirts of Tralee on the Listowel Road, the Killarney Road and the Clash area have standard access. The older town-centre streets near Tralee Market can be narrow. Modern apartment blocks have lifts, but confirm the lift dimensions and car park entrance height before booking.
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 Tralee is an EU import. Your FIDI-certified partner mover files the form on your behalf about two weeks before your goods arrive at Rosslare. Check revenue.ie for the current conditions.
A dedicated van from most UK cities to Tralee takes two to three days from collection. The south Wales to Rosslare crossing is 3.5 to 4 hours. The road from Rosslare to Tralee is about 210 kilometres. A shared load takes one to three weeks. From northern England and Scotland, the Holyhead to Dublin Port route followed by the N21 through Limerick is sometimes more efficient.
The Common Travel Area covers people, not goods. Your household goods still go through the customs process when they arrive in Ireland 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.
County Kerry has some of the most scenic but also some of the narrowest roads in Ireland. The Dingle Peninsula roads west of Dingle town are single-track in places. The Ring of Kerry passes through Killarney and around the Iveragh Peninsula on roads that can be tight for large vehicles. The Beara Peninsula, shared with Cork, has narrow coastal roads. For any Kerry address outside Tralee town, confirm the lane width, driveway access and turn-around space before the mover books the vehicle.
A small shared load to Tralee 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. The longer road run from Rosslare to Tralee adds modest extra cost compared with shorter-haul Irish 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 Tralee 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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