Bicycle Information for Rail Travel
In order to help you plan your journey with your bicycle, we have documented this guide to help you. For information on:
- Fold Up Bikes
- Bicycle Parking in Stations
- Bicycles on InterCity Trains
- Bicycles on Commuter and DART Trains
- Bicycle Hire
- Dublin Bike Scheme
Bicycle Parking at Iarnród Éireann Stations
Bicycle racks where provided, are free for customers who wish to avail of them.
Alternatively, bicycle lockers are also available to rent at some stations. Two companies operate bike lockers within some of our stations. For further information, see Bike Locker and Cyc-Lok. Go to Station Information section, choose your station and under ''Parking and Transport links'' you will be able to find what bicycle parking facilities are available.
Fold Up Bikes On-board Trains
Fold up bikes can be carried on-board all services free of charge. Please be sure your bike is folded properly before boarding the train.
Folding Bike Hire | |
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Location | Company |
Sends to all of Ireland |
HighNelly
Killduff, Pallasgreen, Co. Limerick.
Phone: (061) 388786 / 086 3967448
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Bicycles on InterCity Trains
We welcome bicycles on all of our services but some restrictions apply during peak travel times. Customers who book online can add a bike to their booking free of charge. Customers who are already in possession of a ticket and would like to book their bike online will be required to pay the fare of a 'Seat only reservation'. Bicycles that are folded and covered can be carried on all services free of charge.
All InterCity trains have bicycle carriage facilities. The majority of Dublin to Cork services and all of the Dublin to Belfast trains have bicycle storage that are located in an area separate from the passenger compartment of the train.
On all other InterCity routes the bicycle spaces are within the passenger compartment. Bicycles are only permitted within the passenger compartment if they fit into the dedicated bike space on-board, with the exception of ‘Fold-up’ bikes. The likes of ‘Tricycles’ cannot be accommodated within the passenger compartment.
Bicycle spaces for Intercity services must be booked, in advance, online via our Journey Planner.
Services into Heuston Station (Intercity services and Portlaoise commuters)
Our services are at full capacity during peak travel time, therefore bicycles are not permitted during the times stated below Monday – Friday unless the bicycle is booked on an Intercity service in advance. Our Journey Planner will show the services that can be booked.
- Services arriving into Heuston station between 07.00hrs to 09.30hrs
- Services departing from Heuston station between 16.00hrs to 19.00hrs
Bicycle Reservations
Bicycle spaces for Intercity services must be booked in advance through the Journey Planner above.
Bicycles on DART Trains
We welcome bicycles free of charge on off peak DART services. Bicycles that are folded and covered can be carried on all DART services with no time restrictions. Bicycles are not permitted on DART services before 09:30hrs and between the hours of 16:00hrs and 19:00hrs Monday to Friday. Customers can travel with bikes all day Saturday and Sunday.
Bicycles on Commuter Trains
We welcome bicycles free of charge on off peak Commuter services. Bicycles that are folded and covered can be carried on all Commuter services with no time restrictions.
Bicycles are not permitted on Commuter before 09:30hrs and between the hours of 16:00hrs and 19:00hrs Monday to Friday. Customers can travel with bikes all day Saturday and Sunday.
- Dublin Northern Commuter service extends from Dublin's Pearse Station via Dublin Connolly Station to Dundalk
- Dublin Longford Commuter service extends from Dublin's Pearse Station via Dublin's Connolly Station to Longford
- Dublin Dunboyne / M3 Parkway services extends from Dublin's Dockland/ Connolly Station via Clonsilla to Dunboyne/ M3 Parkway
- Dublin Southern Commuter service operates from Dublin's Connolly Station to Gorey Station
- Mallow – Cork – Cobh – Midleton Commuter services extends from Mallow to Cork, Cork to Cobh or Midleton
If you are travelling with your bicycle, please note the following:
- Please note that Iarnród Éireann reserve the right to refuse to carry more than two bicycles on an Intercity service where only two bicycles spaces are available, so it is advisable to book online in advance
- The carriage of bicycles on Commuter services is at the discretion of station staff
- At certain times (eg major sporting fixtures and concerts), it may not be possible to permit carriage of bicycles on DART or Commuter services
- Customers should walk with their bicycles when they are in the station. It is not permitted to cycle in stations or on platforms
- Customers should use ramps and lifts rather than stairs within stations to gain access to platforms
- Customers should stay with their bicycles on board trains
- Unaccompanied children cannot bring bicycles onto trains
- No motorised bicycles are allowed on trains
- No bicycles with attached trailers are allowed on trains
- Always use available bicycle storage spaces provided
- Never obstruct exits or passageways. We reserve the right to remove bicycles if staff feel they are obstructing other customers or if they are a safety hazard
- A bicycle can be carried up to maximum of 1.8 meters in length and up to 0.865m in width
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Bicycles with attached trailers are only allowed on Dublin to Belfast and Dublin to Cork services that have a separate bicycle storage compartment
Bicycle Hire
Do you want to enjoy the best the Irish Countryside has to offer after stepping off the train? If so the various bicycle hire companies* below can offer you the freedom at your own pace - rent a bicycle. With their extensive local knowledge, they are on hand to help answer any questions you may have regarding cycling in Ireland. Furthermore they will provide you up to 10 percent off bicycle hire for Iarnród Éireann customers whether you are interested in renting for an hour, a day or a week. So what are you waiting for, saddle up!
Dublin Bike Scheme
There are two Dublin Bike scheme docking stations located at Heuston Station. Please visit dublinbikes.ie for further information.
Westport | Westport Bikes 4 Hire Carrabawn, Westport, Co. Mayo Phone: (086) 0880882 Email: info@westportbikes4hire.com Web: www.westportbikehire.com |
Bike hire is €15 per day for an adult and €10 for a child. Up to 15 percent off for Iarnród Éireann customers. |
Bicycle Hire Companies** | ||
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Location | Company | Information |
Clare | Michael Tierney 17 Abbey Street, Ennis, Clare. Phone: (065) 29433 Email: enniscycles@eircom.net |
€20 per day/ €80 per week. Up to 10 percent off for Iarnród Éireann customers. |
Cork | City View Wheels 31-36 Blarney Street, Cork. Phone: (021) 4304547 Web: www.cityviewwheels.com |
Hire a Kalkhoff electric bicycle for €25 per day/€125 per week. Up to 10 percent off for Iarnród Éireann customers. |
Cork | Roycroft Cycles -Rent-A-Bike Heron Court, Fields Carpark, Skibbereen, Cork. Phone: (028) 21235 Email: roycroftcycles@eircom.net |
€14/€16/€18 per day. 7 designated cycle routes. Up to 10 percent off for Iarnród Éireann customers. |
Cork | Cycle Scene 396 Blarney Street, Cork. Phone: (021) 4301183 Email: cyclescene@gmail.com Web: www.cyclescene.ie |
€15 per day/€80 per week. Up to 10 percent off for Iarnród Éireann customers. Security deposit required. Pre-booking advisable. |
Dublin |
Bikes or Bicycles |
€20 per day/€80 per week. Up to 10 percent off for Iarnród Éireann customers. |
Dublin |
Irish Centre for Cycling |
Situated right next to Malahide DART station in the grounds of historic Malahide Castle. Bike rental and tours for individuals and groups.
Helmet and hi-visibility vest provided free of charge. All hire bikes are top quality Giant bikes. Beautiful castle grounds and nearby coastal routes are a must see. Up to10 percent off for Iarnród Éireann customers. |
Dublin | Neills Wheels Rent a Bike and Tours Neill Treacy, Cow's Lane, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. Phone: (085) 1530648 Email: Web: N/A |
€10 per day or €60 per week. Up to 10 percent off for Iarnród Éireann customers. |
Dublin |
Email: paul@rivercycles.com
Web: rivercycles.com
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Standard Bikes 2 hours – €4 Afternoon – €5 Full Day – €10 |
Galway |
West Ireland Cycling
Unit 1, Bridgewater Court,
Lower Fairhill Road,
Galway
H91E2X5
Phone: (087) 1768480
Email: admin@westirelandcycling.com
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Selection of top quality Trek hybrid, Trek Road bikes, E-bikes, Gravel bikes, Tandems. Book online. Pick-up and drop-off service on request. |
Kerry (Tralee) | O'Halloran Cycles 83 Boherbue, Tralee, Kerry. Phone: (066) 22820 |
€10 per day/ €50 per week. 250m from Tralee Station. Up to 10 percent off for Iarnród Éireann customers. |
Laois-Portlaoise | Ml Kavanagh Railway Street, Portlaoise, Laois. Phone: (057) 068621357 |
Rental Period: Jun-Sep. €8 per day. |
Limerick | Emerald Appliances 21 Roches Street, Limerick. Phone: (061) 416983 Email: emeraldalpi@eircom.net |
Up to 10 percent off for Iarnród Éireann customers in off-peak seasons. |
Nenagh (Tipperary) | Moynans 4 Cecil Walk, Nenagh, Tipperary Phone: (067) 31293 Email: info@moynans.com Web: http://www.moynans.com |
A deposit of €50 is required per bike and booking is required three weeks prior to departure. |
Sligo/Leitrim | Northwest Adventure Tours Sligo. Email: northwestadventuretours@gmail.com Web: www.northwestadventuretours.ie |
Bike hire starts at €15 per day. Group discounts apply and we also provide a handy drop off and collection service with hired bikes.
Guided on and off road trips also available. Up to 10 percent off for Iarnród Éireann customers. |
Westport | The Westport Bike Shop The Paddock, Newport Road, Westport, Co. Mayo. Phone: (098) 24966 Email: info@westportbikeshop.ie Web: www.westportbikeshop.ie |
Bike hire is €15 per day, you can also hire electric bikes for €30 per day. Up to 10 percent off for Iarnród Éireann customers. |
*Bicycle spaces must be booked in advance online
**Please note that Iarnród Éireann and CIÉ have no affiliation with the above companies.