Take the train to Ireland's upcoming Nations League matches
Travel information for Republic of Ireland matches at the Aviva Stadium this year.
Building on Stephen Kenny's work in building up a young squad of players over recent years, Heimar will be hoping to build an Irish team that gets the fans off their seats by playing to our strengths. with the goal of reaching a maor finals. Ireland have a tough Nations League group with European Championship runners up England alongside Greece and Finland. A good performance in the Nations League will give Ireland a better chance of qualifying for the World Cup in 2028.
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Ireland's first match is against England in the Aviva on Saturday 7th September at 5pm followed by Ireland vs. Greece on Tuesday 10th September at 19:45.
Travel by rail to the Aviva and support the Boys in Green. The DART is the perfect way to get to the Aviva, you won't have to worry about traffic or parking so you can arrive relaxed and ready to enjoy the atmosphere.
Travel information
- Fans travelling to the Aviva Stadium from Connolly will be able to take the Dart to Lansdowne road.
- Fans travelling to the Aviva Stadium from Heuston should take the LUAS to Connolly and then the Dart to Lansdowne Road
- Please do not travel to the station if you don't have a train ticket.
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.
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.
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.
Upcoming Matches
Saturday 7th September
Republic of Ireland vs. England, Aviva Stadium, Dublin. Kick-Off 17:00
Tuesday 10th September
Republic of Ireland vs. Greece, Aviva Stadium, Dublin. Kick-Off 19:45
For more information, please visit the FAI website.
Additional Services
- 23:30 Dublin Heuston to Cork (Tuesday 10th September)
- 01:07 Limerick Junction to Limerick (Wednesday 11th September)
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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
All customers travelling by DART or Commuter rail services to Lansdowne Road Station are advised to travel early and use a Leap Card to pay.
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 now.
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.
If you cannot find the information you require please see our Fares and Ticketing page or email info@irishrail.ie.
Aviva Stadium
The easiest way to travel directly to the ground is to take the DART. The line actually runs under the West stand of the stadium and stops at Lansdowne Road Station.
Extra DART capacity will be added before and after each game for supporters going to the games.
For further information on getting to and from the Aviva Stadium, this can be found on avivastadium.ie.
We look forward to helping you with your journey to the game, and have our fingers crossed for an Ireland win.