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Reservation Only

Who is eligible for this ticket?

  • Customers in possession of a valid open class ticket

What are the conditions of travel?

Customers who are already in possession of or purchasing on the day of travel a valid standard class ticket(s) such as Family Ticket, Day Return, Open Return, Weekly, Monthly, Annual or InterRail ticket can book on their chosen service by selecting the 'Reservation Only' option in the Passenger selection box. Customers are advised there is limited availability for seat only bookings online.

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Free Travel Pass

Who is eligible for this ticket?

  • Free Travel/DSFA Pass Holders

What are the conditions of travel?

Customers who hold a Free Travel / DSFA Pass can book on their chosen service by selecting the 'Free Travel Pass' option in the Passenger selection box. Customers are advised there is limited availability for Free Travel bookings online.

How do I buy this ticket? 

Where can I buy this ticket? 

  • You can purchase the ticket above using our Journey Planner. Tickets can only be purchased up to 90 days in advance.
  • An allocation of bookings on all InterCity services can be reserved online without a fee for 'Free Travel Pass or valid ticket holders'. When this allocation is fully booked, all remaining seats can be reserved by 'Free Travel Pass or valid ticket holders' for €2.50 per journey. 

Where do I collect the ticket? 

Adults information
Adult

Who is eligible for this ticket?

  • Adults (19 years of age and older)

What are the conditions of travel? 

  • Subject to the fare purchased ie Low, Semi Flexible, Flexible, First Class

Where can I buy this ticket? 

  • You can purchase the ticket by clicking 'Buy Now' below. Tickets can only be purchased up to 90 days in advance.

Where do I collect the ticket? 

  • Collect at Ticket Machine - customers must collect their ticket(s) before boarding from a Ticket Vending Machine at any Iarnród Éireann station (within the Republic of Ireland)
  • Download QR Ticket(s) - QR Tickets are provided in PDF format or can be added to the wallet app on your Apple device. More information on saving QR Tickets to your Apple device can be found on our Guide to QR Tickets. 

Children information
Child (5 - 18 years)

Who is eligible for this ticket?

  • Customers under 19 years of age

What are the conditions of travel?

Where there is doubt regarding the age qualification, it is the responsibility of the passenger or their guardian or parent to produce satisfactory evidence of age when requested by any Iarnród Éireann staff member. Amendments and cancellations are subject to the fare purchased ie Low, Semi Flexible, Flexible, First Class. 

Children under 5 years travel free in standard class on any Iarnród Éireann services when accompanied by a passenger holding a valid ticket, provided children do not occupy seats required for paying passengers. Failure to produce a valid ticket, appropriate ID or surcharge where necessary will result in a fine of €100 together with the relevant unpaid fare.

*Children aged 5 to 8 can now travel free on Transport for Ireland (TFI) services with a Child (5-8) TFI Leap Card. For more information and to apply, please visit the Leap Card website.

Where can I buy this ticket? 

  • You can purchase the ticket by clicking 'Buy Now' below. Tickets can only be purchased up to 90 days in advance
  • Those who wish to book a seat on reservable trains for a child under five years of age, may do so only by selecting the 'Free Travel Pass or Valid Ticket' option on the Journey Planner. 

Where do I collect the ticket? 

  • Collect at Ticket Machine - customers must collect their ticket(s) before boarding from a Ticket Vending Machine at any Iarnród Éireann station (within the Republic of Ireland)
  • Download QR Ticket(s) - QR Tickets are provided in PDF format or can be added to the wallet app on your Apple device. More information on saving QR Tickets to your Apple device can be found on our Guide to QR Tickets. 

Students information
Young Adult / Students

Who is eligible for this ticket?

  • Young Adults (19-25 years) and Students in full time education

What are the conditions of travel?

  • Customers must be in possession of a  TFI Young Adult (19-25 years) Leap Card or a TFI Student Leap Card to avail of student discounted tickets
  • Individual third level institution cards or ISIC cards are no longer accepted as valid forms of ID
  • Amendments and cancellations are subject to the fare purchased ie Low, Semi Flexible, Flexible, First Class
  • Failure to produce a valid ticket, appropriate valid ID or surcharge where necessary will result in a fine and the relevant unpaid fare.

For more information go to our Young Adult (19-25 years) / Student section.

Where can I buy this ticket? 

  • You can purchase the ticket by clicking 'Buy Now' below. Tickets can only be purchased up to 90 days in advance.

Where do I collect the ticket? 

  • Collect at Ticket Machine - customers must collect their ticket(s) before boarding from a Ticket Vending Machine at any Iarnród Éireann station (within the Republic of Ireland)
  • Download QR Ticket(s) - QR Tickets are provided in PDF format or can be added to the wallet app on your Apple device. More information on saving QR Tickets to your Apple device can be found on our Guide to QR Tickets. 

At least 1 passenger is required

For more information on Online Tickets please see Ticket Information

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Wheelchair Information
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Wheelchair Information

There are a limited number of wheelchair accessible spaces on each train, book in advance to avoid disappointment.

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Travel Pass or Valid Ticket holder

Is an option for customers who are in possession of Free Travel Pass, a valid standard class ticket(s), seasonal ticket(s), Taxsaver ticket(s) or InterRail to book onto a train in standard class. Customers who have a valid standard class ticket but wish to upgrade to First Class should also use this selection. For more information go to Tickets Explained section.

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Iarnród Éireann Career Opportunities

We Value Our People – We Celebrate their Individuality

At Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail we are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all that we do.  This starts with how we recruit people into our organisation. 

We ensure our attraction and selection processes are designed with equal opportunity at the forefront of our minds. 

It is important to us that all individuals feel welcome to join our organisation and we take great care to create an environment that ensures an even playing field for all. 

Site Engineer, TPS Project, Capital Investments

We are currently seeking a skilled and experienced TPS Site Engineer to join our dynamic team at Iarnród Éireann. In this role, you will play a crucial role in implementing trackside infrastructure associated with the Train Protection System (TPS). 
 

Senior Project Manager - Network Enhancements

Iarnród Éireann is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join the Network Enhancements Team within our Capital Investments Division. 

Electricians

We are seeking applications for a number of qualified Electrical Craftworker roles to join us for this exciting phase of growth within the railway sector. 
 

Limerick Cork Area Projects - CACR

The Cork Area Commuter Rail (CACR) programme are now recruiting for a range of roles to support the delivery of our project portfolio in the Mid-West region.

Programme Manager - Capital Investments Division

Applications are being invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Programme Manager in our Capital Investments Division

Chief Medical Officer

The CIE Group is seeking to recruit a Chief Medical Officer to lead the Occupational Health Unit which provides occupational health services to over 12,000 public transport employees across the CIE Group. The position is based in Dublin and is permanent and pensionable.

Transport Planning Analyst

Iarnród Éireann Irish Rail are seeking a dynamic and motivated Transport Planning / Economic Analyst to support the delivery of a once-in-a-generation programme of capital investment in rail. 

Assistant Project Manager

Iarnród Éireann is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support the Project Manager in delivering Customer Information Systems (CIS) projects across the railway network.

ICT Project Manager

Applications are being invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Project Manager in our Information Systems Department.

ICT Service Delivery Executive

Applications are being invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of ICT Service Delivery Executive in our Service Delivery Dept, Connolly

DART+ Quantity Surveyor

Applications are invited for the position of  DART+ Quantity Surveyor within the Capital Investments Dept. 

Assistant Project Manager TPS

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Project Manager to help deliver the Train Protection System (TPS) project. 

BIM and Digital Manager

We are currently recruiting for the position of BIM and Digital Manager within the Capital Investments team. 

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