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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.

How do I buy this ticket? 

Where can I buy this ticket? 

Where do I collect the ticket? 

See our Ticket Collection section.

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? 

See our Ticket Collection section.

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) - customers can download the PDF (which includes their QR code ticket) to their mobile device, or print the PDF ticket at home in advance of travel

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.

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) - customers can download the PDF (which includes their QR code ticket) to their mobile device, or print the PDF ticket at home in advance of travel

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) - customers can download the PDF (which includes their QR code ticket) to their mobile device, or print the PDF ticket at home in advance of travel

At least 1 passenger is required

For more information on Online Tickets please see Ticket 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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Additional Rail Services for Upcoming Events

Ireland is set for an action packed few months with some amazing events taking place. Below is a list of upcoming concerts and events which we will be running additional services for!

The DART is the perfect way to get around Dublin, you won't have to worry about traffic or parking so you can arrive relaxed and ready to enjoy the atmosphere.

InterCity Customers wishing to travel by rail will have to book their tickets online as services will be busy and priority will be given to customers who book their tickets online. Tickets for the additional late night services (where applicable) will only be sold online with tickets not available for customers who show up at the station.

Please be advised that due to the Concerts and Events taking place an increased number of passengers will be travelling on our services and we advise customers to arrive early for their InterCity departure service to allow for the appropriate amount of time to collect tickets and board the service.

Travel Regulations

  • Pre book for InterCity Travel 
  • Tickets are only valid on the service booked. Customers wishing to travel on an alternative service must amend online in advance
  • Alcohol is not permitted on any train service
  • Free travel pass holders please note free travel passes are non-transferrable and can only be used by the named person. Click here for more information on how to reserve a seat using a free travel pass.

Upcoming Events

Bord Bia Bloom

Phoenix Park, Dublin - 29th May - 2nd June 

Additional services 

  • Thursday 29th and Friday 30th May - 09:15 Clara to Dublin Heuston

  • Thursday 29th May - 17:10 Dublin Heuston to Westport
  • Friday 30th May - 14:25 Galway to Dublin Heuston
  • Saturday 31st May - 10:40 Thomastown to Dublin Heuston
  • Sunday 1st June - 07:45 Cork to Dublin Heuston

  • Sunday 1st June - 08:50 Galway to Heuston

  • Sunday 1st June - 08:00 Cork to Dublin Heuston
  • Sunday 1st June - 09:45 Longford to Dublin Connolly
  • Sunday 1st June - 10:00 Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
  • Sunday 1st June - 11:00 Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
  • Sunday 1st June - 18:55 Dublin Heuston to Athlone 
  • Sunday 1st June - 18:55 Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
  • Sunday 1st June - 19:35 Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
  • Sunday 1st June - 23:40 Dublin Heuston to Kildare

A shuttle bus will operate from Dublin Heuston station to Phoenix Park.

Forbidden Fruit Festival

Royal Hospital, Kilmainham - 31st May to 1st  June 2025

Additional services 

Saturday 31st May 
  • 00:20 Connolly to Maynooth 
Sunday 1st June
  • 07:45 Cork to Dublin Heuston

  • 08:50 Galway to Heuston

  • 08:00 Cork to Dublin Heuston
  • 09:45 Longford to Dublin Connolly
  • 10:00 Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
  • 11:00 Dundalk to Dublin Connolly
  • 18:55 Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
  • 19:35 Dublin Connolly to Dundalk
  • 23:40 Dublin Heuston to Kildare

Cork City Marathon

Cork City - 1st June

Additional services

  • 07:00 Cobh to Cork
  • 07:00 Mallow to Cork
  • 07:15 Midleton to Cork

Rewind Festival 

St Anne's Park 

Additional Services

  • 00:20 Connolly to Maynooth (Monday 2nd June) 

Zach Bryan Concerts

Phoenix Park, Dublin - 20th to 22nd June

Additional services 

Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June 
  • 00:30 Heuston to Galway 

Web Fares

  • From €21.49* each way to and from Cork
  • From €13.99* each way to and from Belfast
  • From €14.79* each way to and from Sligo
  • From €13.99* each way to and from Galway
  • From €14.99* each way to and from  Limerick
  • From €24.99* each way to and from Tralee

*Subject to availability, quotas apply. Online Terms and Conditions apply.

Book Online

Priority for customers who book online

Customers wishing to travel by rail need to book their tickets online as services will be extremely busy and priority will be given to customers who book their tickets online. There is limited availability on services so don't miss out and buy now.

Students

Students can also avail of our discounted student fares when booking online. Our student return fare to Dublin Heuston from Limerick is €10.39 and from Cork is €14.39. This also includes free reserved seating where applicable.

Leap Card

Leap Card is a convenient way to pay for rail services in Dublin and Cork and it saves you carrying change.

Customers can save up to 20 percent on Dart and short hop zone rail journeys in the Dublin area when using Leap card instead of single or return tickets. Check out current Leap Card fares and see what you can save.

Save time and money (up to 20 percent) when you use a Leap Card to pay.

Family Tickets

Take the family on a day out by train with our fantastic family tickets valid for 1 or 2 adults and up to 4 children. For more information on prices and a full list of destinations available visit our Family Travel page.

If you cannot find the information you require please see our Fares and Ticketing page or email info@irishrail.ie.

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