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.
Customer Notice
Friday 28th June to Monday 1st July 2024
Passengers are advised that due to the huge number of events taking place this weekend, many Intercity services are sold out.
In order to travel on Intercity services from Friday 28th June to Monday 1st July 2024 online booking is essential. Tickets will not be available at the station for sold out services.
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
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Alcohol is not permitted on any train service
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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.
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.
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.
GAA Football Championship
Saturday 29th June
- Armagh v Roscommon
- Dublin v Galway
Sunday 30th June
- Donegal v Louth
- Kerry v Derry
Additional Services
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10:20 Castlerea to Heuston (29th June)
- 13:26 Dundalk to Connolly (29th June)
- 20:20 Heuston to Castlerea (29th June)
- 20:40 Connolly to Dundalk (29th June)
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21:10 Dublin Heuston to Galway (29th June)
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07:10 Tralee to Heuston (30th June)
- 07:15 Killarney to Heuston (30th June)
- 19:15 Heuston to Tralee (30th June)
- Additional Commuter services will operate before and after the matches on the Dublin to Maynooth line, serving Drumcondra. Please check journey planner for details.
GAA Hurling Championship
Saturday 6th July
- Kilkenny v Clare
Sunday 7th July
- Limerick v Cork
Additional Services
- Additional Commuter services will operate before and after the matches on the Dublin to Maynooth line, serving Drumcondra. Please check journey planner for details.
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.