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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.

How do I buy this ticket? 

Where can I buy this ticket? 

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.

At least 1 passenger is required

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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First Class Rail Travel

Treat yourself to first class travel and experience the difference. Whether you want to work on your laptop, relax with a book or simply watch the world slip quietly by your window.

Irish Rail offer a number of different packages all with their own benefits:

CityGold - Dublin / Cork (Direct Services*)

  • Dedicated 'CityGold' coach with an onboard host
  • Book your seat online and see your name above your seat on a LED display
  • Complimentary newspaper on selected early morning services
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Ergonomic electronically adjustable seats
  • Extra legroom
  • Overhead and table lamp lighting
  • Extendable table
  • 4 seat and 2 seat table arrangements, seating capacity is 44 overall
  • 220V power point sockets for phones / laptops at every seat
  • Wheelchair accommodation available
  • Differential pricing based on peak/off-peak services
Mark IV CityGold

*Available on direct services excluding those listed below

Enterprise Plus - Dublin / Belfast Route

  • Two dedicated 'Enterprise Plus' coaches on all direct services with an onboard host
  • Complimentary newspaper on early morning services
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Spacious lumbar support and fully adjustable seat
  • Extra legroom
  • 'In seat' audio
  • Adjustable blinds
  • 4 seat and 2 seat table arrangements, seating capacity is 76 overall
  • Wheelchair accommodation available

Customers can enjoy a modernised service offering enhanced comfort and service with a range of good value tickets also available for travel between Belfast and Dublin. 

Premier Class - Dublin and Tralee (Direct Services only) plus Dublin and Cork Services (listed below)

  • Dedicated 'Premier' coach
  • Book your seat online and see your name above your seat on a LED display
  • Ambient table lighting
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • 4 seat and 2 seat table arrangements, seating capacity is 36 overall
  • 220V power point sockets for phones / laptops at every seat
  • Wheelchair accommodation available

Premier Class Services Applicable on

  • Dublin - Cork Premier Class Services: 10:00hrs (Monday - Saturday), 12:00hrs (Monday - Friday) and 14:00hrs (Monday - Friday)
  • Cork - Dublin Premier Class Services: 13:25hrs (Monday - Saturday), 14:25hrs (Sunday only), 15:25hrs (Monday - Friday), and 17:25hrs (Monday - Thursday and Saturday)
  • All other direct Dublin/ Cork Services are CityGold designated services

Customers are advised that all First Class services are subject to change without notice.

Catering On-board Our Services

Our partners provide complete on-board catering services for Iarnród Éireann. They have a wide range of product offerings from hot food and snacks to beverages and pastries. A full trolley service is operating on the Cork and Belfast route only. 

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