Travelling in Ireland

Tickets available for Purchase in Ireland

The latest information can be obtained form Irish Rail +353 1850 366222. Timetables and a journey planner are available in the IE website www.irishrail.ie.

Another source of information is the travel website www.seat61.com

Tickets available for Purchase outside Ireland

There are two types of tickets which can be purchased outside Ireland, these are EuroDomino and Inter-Rail tickets. Both these tickets offer exceptional value but must be purchased before arriving in Ireland. For more information www.raileurope.co.uk

Map of Irish Rail routes.

Getting to Ireland

Air

Ryan Air is the main budget operator who operate flights to and from Dublin Airport. A bus link operated between Dublin Airport and Dublin City Centre.

Rail and Ship

With the increased air competition between the UK and Ireland the rail and ferry companies have simplified the fares structure and prices have fallen considerably particularly for long distance travel in the UK. Do not consider purchasing a ticket to the port and a separate ferry ticket, this is always far more expensive. Through tickets are available by all the major routes. For more information www.sailrail.co.uk

Concessions for Rail Staff

Free and reduced rate travel on Irish Rail, Translink, Irish Ferries and Stena Line services is available for staff employed in the UK rail industry. Check with your staff travel department. Application forms are available on the staff travel section of the ATOC website www.atoc.org.