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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.

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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.

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For more information on Online Tickets please see Ticket Information

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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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Women's National Team

Take the train to the Aviva to support the Girls in Green!

Don’t miss what could be a historic night for the Ireland Women's National Team in the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday, December 3rd, as they take on Cymru in the Second Leg of the EURO 2025 Qualifying Round 2 Play-Off.

This is a crucial game as the eventual winner of the tie secures qualification to the European Championships.

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.

WNT Euro 2025 Qualifying Play-Off 

Tuesday 3rd December

  • Ireland vs. Wales, Aviva Stadium 

Additional services 

  • 23:15 Heuston to Cork (with connection from Limerick Junction to Limerick Colbert) 

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

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.

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