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  • Customers in possession of a valid open class ticket

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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/DSFA Pass Holders

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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.

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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. 

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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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Ceannt Station Redevelopment

Work is now ongoing at the redevelopment of Ceannt Station, Galway which commenced at the start of 2024.

The redevelopment is funded by the Department of Housing’s Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) and the National Transport Authority. It will ensure Ceannt Station – perhaps the best located railway and bus station in Ireland’s major cities – becomes an expanded and integrated transport hub in the heart of Galway.

 

The project supports the sustainable growth and development envisaged for the city under Project Ireland 2040. It also supports Galway City Council’s strategic development goal of creating a public transport hub for the city at Ceannt station, as part of the Galway Transport Strategy.


The redeveloped station will support:

  • Galway’s environment and economy, supporting modal shift to sustainable public and active travel modes; reduced emissions; improved city retail facilities.
  • Integration of improved rail and bus facilities with compact land use development, in particular the proposed Augustine Hill development directly south of the station.
  • Improved accessibility and social inclusion, with mobility-impaired customers prioritised including a Changing Places facility and supporting access to employment and public services for those without access to a private car.
  • A safer travel environment, including improved circulation within the station, and reduced pressure and congestion on footpaths on Station Road.
  • Potential for significant additional frequency and capacity on rail services, so more people can travel by rail to and from Galway City.

As a gateway to the city, the investment will deliver:

  • An increase in platforms in the station from two to five, supporting significantly expanded rail services well into the future.
  • New southern entrance and façade to Ceannt Station, creating an attractive modern station including new customer facilities, retail units and toilet facilities.
  • Enhanced connectivity and interchange between rail and bus services, making it easier and more attractive to customers to use multiple modes, and including improved accessibility and waiting areas, as well as Bus Éireann ticket office improvements. Additionally, future bus bay expansion will be provided for, which is envisaged under the development of adjacent lands.
  • New roof on the existing train hall to transform the platform and circulation areas into bright, welcoming spaces.
  • Renovations to the existing northern elevation, prioritising accessibility and customer mobility through the entire station complex.
  • Infrastructure works including track and resignalling to support the increase in the number of platforms, and services including drainage etc.

The work is being carried out by BAM Ireland for Iarnród Éireann and construction is expected to be substantially complete by Q2 2026.  Rail and bus services will continue throughout the works programme, with any temporary changes in customer walking routes advised in advance.

 

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