Bicycle Information
In order to help you plan your journey with your bicycle, we have documented this guide to help you. For information on:
- Bicycle Parking in Stations
- Bicycles on InterCity Trains
- Bicycles on Commuter and DART Trains
- Bicycle Hire
- Dublin Bikes
Bicycle Parking in Stations
Bicycle racks where provided at Iarnród Éireann stations, are free for customers who wish to avail of them. Alternatively, bikelocker.ie offer bicycle lockers to rent at some stations, for further information see www.bikelocker.ie or email rent@bikelocker.ie To see if there is bicycle parking at your station, go to our Station Information section.
Bicycles on InterCity Trains
All InterCity trains have bicycles carriage facilities. Dublin to Cork and Dublin to Belfast trains are located in a storage area separate from the passenger compartment of the train. All other InterCity routes the bicycle spaces are within the passenger compartment. These routes are restricted to three bicycles per service.
Bicycle Reservations
It is recommended that customers reserve their bicycles spaces online in advance of travel. Just select the bicycle option when you are reserving a seat. There is a charge of €6 per bicycle one way or €12 return.
Bicycles on Commuter and DART Trains
Bicycles are permitted on Commuter and DART services between 10:00 and 15:30 and after 19:00 Monday to Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday. Customers are asked to stay with their bicycles in the vestibules at all times and ensure they do not allow their bicycles to become a nuisance to other passengers. The carriage of bicycles on Commuter and Dart services is at the discretion of station staff. At certain times (e.g. major sporting fixtures /concerts), it may not be possible to permit carriage of bicycles on Commuter and DART services. Bicycles that are folded and covered can be carried on all Commuter and Dart services with no time restrictions.
If you are travelling with your bicycle, please note the following:
- Customers should walk with their bicycles when they are in the station. It is not permitted to cycle in stations or on platforms
- Customers should use ramps and lifts rather than stairs within stations to gain access to platforms
- Customers should stay with their bicycles onboard trains
- Unaccompanied children cannot bring bicycles onto trains
- No motorised bicycles are allowed on trains
- No bicycles with attached trailers are allowed on trains
- Always use available bicycle storage spaces provided
- Never obstruct exists or passageways
Bicycle Hire
Do you want to enjoy the best the Irish Countryside has to offer after stepping off the train? If so the various bicycle hire companies* below can offer you the freedom at your own pace - rent a bicycle. With their extensive local knowledge, they are on hand to help answer any questions you may have regarding cycling in Ireland. Furthermore they will provide you up to 10% off bicycle hire for Iarnród Éireann customers whether you are interested in renting for an hour, a day or a week. So what are you waiting for saddle up!
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| Location | Company | Information | |||
| Clare-Ennis |
Michael Tierney |
€20 per Day/ €80 per Week |
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| Cork |
City View Wheels |
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| Cork |
Roycroft Cycles -Rent-A-Bike |
€14/€16/€18 per Day 7 designated cycle routes Up to 10% off for Iarnród Éireann customers. | |||
| Cork | Rothar Cycles 55 Barrack Street, Cork. Phone:+353 (0) 21 4313133 Email: info@rotharcycletours.com Web: www.rotharcycletours.ie |
€25 per Day / €80 per week Designated cycle routes One Way rental available 5% off for Iarnród Éireann customers. |
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| Dublin |
Neills Wheels Rent a Bike and Tours |
€10 per day or €60 per week Up to 10% off for Iarnród Éireann customers. | |||
| Dublin | Phoenix Park Bike Hire Paul McQuaid, Park Gate Street, Phoenix Park, Entrance Dublin 1. Phone:+353 (0) 86 2656 258 Web: www.phoenixparkbikehire.com/ |
€5 per hour/ €20 per day Up to 10% off for Iarnród Éireann customer. | |||
| Galway |
Europa Cycles |
Up to 10% off for Iarnród Éireann customers. | |||
| Kerry (Tralee) | O'Halloran Cycles 83 Boherbue, Tralee, Kerry. Phone:+353 (0) 66 22820 |
€10 per day/ €50 per week 250m from Tralee Station Up to 10% off for Iarnród Éireann customers. | |||
| Kerry (Killarney) |
Killarney Rent-a-bike |
Up to 10% off for Iarnród Éireann customers on bicycle hire and hostel accommodation. | |||
| Laois - Portlaoise | Ml Kavanagh Railway Street, Portlaoise, Laois. Phone:+353 (0) 5706 862 1357 |
Rental Period: Jun-Sep. 2008 €8 per day. | |||
| Limerick |
Emerald Appliances |
Up to 10% off for Iarnród Éireann customers in off-peak seasons. | |||
| Sligo/Leitrim |
Northwest Adventure Tours |
Bike hire starts at €15 per day. Group discounts apply and we also provide a handy drop off and collection service with hired bikes. Guided on and off road trips also available. Up to 10% off for Iarnród Éireann customers. |
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| Waterford |
Lismore Cycling Holidays
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Bike hire starts at €18 per day. Group discounts apply and we also provide a handy drop off and collection service. All our bikes are lightweight with aluminium frames and come equipped with helmet, high visibility jacket, lock, spare tube, tyre levers and a bar bag. Up to 10% off for Iarnród Éireann customers. |
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| Westport |
The Westport Bike Shop |
Bike hire is €15 per day, you can also hire electric bikes for €30 per day. Up to 10% off for Iarnród Éireann customers. |
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| Westport |
Westport Bikes 4 Hire
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Bike Hire is €15 per day for an adult and €10 for a child. Up to 15% off for Iarnród Éireann customers. |
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For more information on products, services, tickets, fares, cancellations, amendments or for general enquiries, please contact our customer information line on 1850 366 222 (Outside Ireland +353 1 836 6222) Monday to Friday 08:30hrs – 18:00hrs or simply fill in the enquiries form and a member of our staff will get back to you as soon as possible.
*Please note that Iarnród Éireann and CIÉ have no affiliation with the above companies.
