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Reservation Only

Who is eligible for this ticket?

  • Customers in possession of a valid open class ticket
  • Free Travel/DSFA Pass Holders

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 Tickets, Day Return, Open Return, Weekly, Monthly, Annual, InterRail and Free Travel pass holders can book on their chosen service by selecting the 'Free Travel Pass or Valid Ticket' option. Customers are advised there is limited availability for seat only reservations 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.

Free Travel Pass

Who is eligible for this ticket?

  • Customers in possession of a valid open class ticket
  • Free Travel/DSFA Pass Holders

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 Tickets, Day Return, Open Return, Weekly, Monthly, Annual, InterRail and Free Travel pass holders can book on their chosen service by selecting the 'Free Travel Pass or Valid Ticket' option. Customers are advised there is limited availability for seat only reservations 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.

Preferences

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Wheelchair users

Please select the passenger(s) the wheelchair space is required for. Once selected we will only show services where wheelchair(s) spaces are available to book based on your Tickets Explained section.

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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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Dublin Airport Express

Take a seamless trip to Dublin airport with Dublin Airport Express. You can now book your bus ticket with Dublin Airport Express on irishrail.ie for Cork and Galway services to Dublin Heuston. 

Prices start at €8. You will get a guaranteed seat and a comfortable luggage allowance. Making your trip from Dublin Heuston to the airport even easier.

Bus stops include Dublin Heuston Station, George's Quay (Tara Street Station) Custom House Quay, Eden Quay, Ormond Quay Upper, Arran Quay, Usher and Merchant's Quay, Wellington Quay, Aston Quay, Harcourt Luas, Merrion Square, Pearse Station (drop off only from airport) Trinity College, North Wall Quay, 3Arena. 

Services begin at 04:35 and run regularly through out the day Monday - Sunday, so you won't have to wait too long for your connecting bus. 

For a full list of services and to plan your journey, please visit the Dublin Express website here.

How to book online

When purchasing your rail ticket simply navigate the 'Extras Page' and if available select either a Single or Return 'Dublin Express Add-on'.

Screen shot of Dublin Express add-on on irirshrail.ie

Dublin Airport Stops

Dublin Airport T1 (DUB)

The pick up and drop off stop for Terminal 1 is located in the same place outside the Terminal 1 Arrivals building. When exiting the terminal building turn left to find the stop.

Dublin Airport T2 (DUB)

The pick up stop for services to Dublin City is located in Zone 21 outside the Terminal 2 building. When exiting from arrivals, cross the glass walkway, turn left and go down the escalator.

Dublin Express bus at Dublin Airport

Dublin Express bus stops map at Dublin Airport

Terms and Conditions

  • You must show a printed copy your Iarnród Éireann Booking Confirmation which includes the Dublin Express add-on to the coach driver when boarding the coach
  • Your Dublin Express add-on ticket is valid for 24 hours on the date specified
  • Your Dublin Express add-on ticket is for travel on the next available service. It does not guarantee you a seat at a specific departure time
  • All passengers must be at the departure point 10 minutes prior to the departure of the coach
  • When traveling to airports please allow 180 minutes between coach arrival and flight departure time
  • You are allowed 1 piece of soft hand luggage with an addition of 2 medium cases (70cm x 30cm x 45cm, max 20kg each) or 1 large case (75cm x 50cm x 32cm, max 20kg). Excess luggage fees may apply
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