Take the Train to Support your County
Great fares, relaxed travelling
At Iarnród Éireann we hope you choose to travel by train with us, absorbing the electric atmosphere before the main event begins.
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.
Travel Regulations
- Please pre book Intercity travel
- Tickets are only valid on the service booked. Customers wishing to travel on an alternative service must amend online in advance
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Please remember that alcohol is prohibited on public transport
Free travel pass holders please note free travel passes are non-transferrable and can only be used by the named person. You cannot use your free travel pass on services not listed in the official timetable, on tours and special rail services. You can use it on all regular timetable services. Click here for more information on how to reserve a seat using a free travel pass.
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. Free Travel Pass or Valid Ticket option is not available on additional services. Online Terms and Conditions apply.
Upcoming Fixtures
Below are a list of some upcoming games that are taking place which you can reach by rail. For the full fixture list of upcoming games, please visit gaa.ie.
All-Ireland Munster Hurling Championship
Sunday 28th April
Cork vs. Clare, Pairc Ui Chaoimh
Additional services
- 10:35 Limerick to Cork
- 17:00 Cork to Limerick
All-Ireland Leinster Football Championship
Sunday 28th April
Kildare vs. Louth, Croke Park
Dublin vs. Offaly
Additional Services
- TBC
All-Ireland Munster Hurling Championship
Saturday 11th May
Cork vs. Limerick, Pairc Ui Chaoimh
Additional services
- 22:45 Cork to Limerick Junction (with connection to Limerick Colbert at 00:06)
Sunday 19th May
Tipperary vs. Cork, Semple Stadium
Additional services
- 11:00 Cork to Thurles
Students
Students can also avail of our discounted student fares when booking online. Our student fares to Dublin Heuston from Limerick are from €10.39 and from Cork is €14.39. This also includes free reserved seating where applicable.
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.