Best ireland guidebooks 2018 travel to ireland and. A guide to train travel in the republic of ireland and northern ireland. I love to travel by train and have done so all over the civilized world but had never traveled via inter city train in ireland. Trains in ireland travelling by train in ireland is a relaxing and hassle free way of getting around between the main population centers. Visit popular destinations like dublin, belfast and the giant. The leap visitor card is a prepaid card that allows unlimited travel on luas, dart and commuter rail services and dublin bus, airlink 747757 and goahead ireland services for up to 168 hours 7 days from its first use. Ireland does not have a lot of trains,so this tour has only 2 train trips. Simply touch the card on a touchon validator point before you board the train, tram or bus, and touch off when your. Coronavirus covid19 for the latest updates, all details on booking. About this journey the average travel time between dublin and cork is 2h50 minutes. Bradshaws illustrated handbook for travellers in belgium, 1856. Travel to the northwest tip of europe for an adventure to the emerald isle. Ireland train tours irish rail tours ireland by train irish tourism. Most lines radiate from dublin to other principal cities and towns.
Our highlights include the ring of kerry, cork and killarney, the legendary blarney stone, the cliffs of moher and ireland s wonderful capital, dublin. Limerick, cliffs of moher, burren and galway bay rail tour from dublin. Overall this was a wonderful tour that allowed us to see a good part of ireland. Ireland is your in depth guide to the very best of ireland from touring historic castles to exploring the countryside along the mystical ring of kerry to drinking guinness in dublins coziest pub, experience the best of what the emerald isle has to offer.
Use the website to buy train tickets, reserve seats, check train times, destinations, new trains and information useful for your rail journey. In conjunction with our rail partners we offer competitive and guaranteed fares on the train and ferry to ireland with no luggage restrictions. Buy tickets with paypal, applepay, visa, amex and all international credit cards. Please remember that all tickets come with reserved seating where available. We had a great tour director named paul and a lovely bus driver named dan. Our highlights include the ring of kerry, cork and killarney, the legendary blarney stone, the cliffs of moher and irelands wonderful capital, dublin. Irelands railway network is limited to routes linking dublin, on the east coast, with cities further west, like cork, galway and sligo. Steps to be followed by the holder of a travel pass to reserve a train seat. Bradshaws was a series of railway timetables and travel guide books published by w. There is an average of 15 trains a day between dublin and cork, leaving approximately every 1h33 minutes. Book train train tickets to visit main cities of ireland by train. Please note tickets are only available up to 90 days in advance. However, for longer journeys if you are prepared to book in advance and commit to a specific train with limited or no refunds or changes to travel plans allowed, you can save money by buying a cheap advancepurchase ticket at. To travel from galway to dublin by train, please read the following information.
Coronavirus covid19 for the latest updates, all details on booking flexibility, and answers to frequently asked. Both are sold only at irish train station ticket offices, not online. Step 1 enter your origin and destination in the from and to fields, select a single or return ticket and select your date s. If youre travelling with irish rail roi and have your journey planned in advance its definitely a good idea to book tickets online as. There is an average of 8 trains a day between belfast and dublin, leaving approximately every 1h47 minutes. You will be on a bus for the majority of the tour travel. If youre looking for cheaper means of transport in the united kingdom, traveling by train is the best way to go. About this journey the average travel time between belfast and dublin is 2h10 minutes. Scroll down, read the details and make use of the booking links.
If youre traveling only within the republic of ireland, two more rail passes are worth considering. Railsail tickets can be booked for travel from any national rail station in england, scotland or wales and travel to ireland either via. Traveling ireland by rail is one of the best ways to tour the country. Train ireland trains map, pass, timetables and fares ireland. Sncf portal for european agencies book train tickets. To travel by train and ferry from belfast in the united kingdom to dublin in ireland, please read the following information.
You can call irish rail enquiries on 01 836 6222 when in ireland or on 00 353 1 836 6222 from outside ireland. Train ireland trains map, pass, timetables and fares. Ireland by rail europe itineraries fodors travel guides. The only thing not good is that i wish we had been given more free. Bradshaws handbook for tourists in great britain and ireland, 1882. Dingle peninsula my favorite fishing village dingle town, a traditional irish.
Single online student fares are the smartest way to home and back. Hostels typically offer free linens, and free wifi, and many offer free breakfast. Travel smarter with mobile app available for iphone and android devices. Courtesy frank larkin mayo branch enter irish rail web site. Select the number of each ticket type you require and click go. Welcome to ireland travel guides your onestop travel site for all things ireland.
Ireland is your indepth guide to the very best of ireland from touring historic castles to exploring the countryside along the mystical ring of kerry to drinking guinness in dublins coziest pub, experience the best of what the emerald isle has to offer. With our new online fares you can avail of low fare or flexible fare. Travel from belfast united kingdom to dublin ireland by train 142km. We spent a wonderful 5 days in ireland, mostly in dublin. Trains run at a good speed, much faster than driving, especially if youre slightly bemused navigating from. Rugged coastline, beautiful rolling hills and dramatic castles are all within reach on this tour of the emerald isle. Six day rail tour the all ireland tour railtours ireland first. Cheap and convenient train travel with the uk national rail. I am not sure where your journey will begin, but you could e. In the your ticket details section click on drop down arrow beside the word adult. You collect tickets at the selfservice ticket machines at any main station. The eurail ireland pass is the best way to discover all the highlights of ireland and northern ireland. Step 2 choose the service s you wish to travel on by selecting one of the fares presented and select book tickets.
How do i see whether a rail pass makes sense for my trip in particular. Rick steves ireland 2020 rick steves travel guide rick steves. Due to its compact size, train travel in ireland takes you from rugged coastline to cosmopolitan cities, most often within three hours. Bradshaws illustrated hand book for travellers in belgium, 1856. The good news is that the trip itself is only a bit over two hours because the cars are horribly. Enjoy worldclass cuisine, exceptional service and authentic experiences onboard the train and off as you travel from dublin to belfast, waterford and. Find out about travelling around ireland by train, including different train types.
The enchanting emerald isle scenic train vacations and. Authorities in the republic of ireland and northern ireland are currently advising against all nonessential travel to the island and travelers are being asked to restrict their movements for 14 days after. Backpacking ireland travel guide updated 2020 nomadic matt. Buy your train ticket online via the booking links bellow. Iarnrod eireann is currently recruiting for a number of positions. Ireland passes and train trips about the author indulging her passion for vacation vagary through the written word on a fulltime basis since 2010, travel funster jodi thorntonoconnell guides readers to the unexpected, quirky, and aweinspiring. From using the dart in dublin to explore the capitals coast, to a luxurious georgianstyle train theres plenty of options when it comes to. Dogs cannot be accommodated on the rail link coach. Find, book, change or cancel your tickets in an instant. If you are looking for further information like intermediate stations and catering offering, select the show details button.
Ireland rail passes and train tips from rick steves. As your train departs, we travel in a south westerly direction, passing. Travel by train in europe with rail europe, your travel planner. If you are prepared to pay for a fullprice ticket you can just buy at the station on the day, theres no need to book in advance. Tourism to ireland has become very popular and many who travel to this magical land prefer to do. An ireland vacation showcases breathtaking seascapes, rolling green hills and tranquil lakes. Both are sold only at irish train station ticket offices. There are no whiteknuckle rides as you face large tour buses on narrow, winding roads and not to mention the stress of. Highlights of an ireland tour can include dublin with its iconic attractions like st.
The emerald isle is aptly named, as ireland is a breathtaking corner of the world, covered in verdant countryside. You can book your uk train tickets online with and travel through england, scotland, wales, and northern ireland. Train travel is generally the fastest way to get around the country. Trains in ireland ireland vacations vacation to ireland. Here, you may find a mix of natural and manmade history, ranging from the mighty giants causeway, a mesmerising prehistoric area in county antrim defined by its hexagonal columns, to the many beautiful castles that dot the irish countryside. Ireland is a compact country, and it usually doesnt take more than three hours to travel between two irish cities. Philipd has a good point about the bike, if the weather is in anyway decent then there is a lot of beautiful places to cycle to, most towns have cycle routes for the more popular sites. We plan to use train transportation in sept for several city to city trips. In northern ireland you can visit the impressive coastline, explore the history, and visit the vibrant capital belfast. Guide to buying rail tickets online ireland rail travel. Discover the highlights of northern ireland on this bucket list journey onboard the luxurious belmond grand hibernian.
You can simply book a place on an irish tourism rail tour and we will do the rest. Download the free amtrak mobile app for simple, intuitive booking and access to the travel information you need, whenever and wherever you need it. Unprecedented efforts are under way to limit the spread of covid19 on the island of ireland. Iarnrod eireann irish rail is the stateowned rail company in the republic of ireland, while in the north, northern ireland railwaysnir is the rail company. Republic of ireland dublin bustling irish capital, with fascinating tours historical, musical, and literary, passionate rebel history kilmainham gaol, treasured dark age gospels book of kells, intricate celtic artifacts at the national museum of archaeology, and a rambunctious pub district temple bar. Trains are generally very expensive, most of my friends that travel up or down the country to college opt for the bus over the train. Ireland is a small island, easily explored by train.
Trains run at a good speed, much faster than driving, especially if youre slightly bemused navigating from the left side. Using the train in ireland ireland forum tripadvisor. Our travel guides cover everything from cities to small towns, to mountains to beaches and to the best nightlife and tours in the country. The republic of ireland offers an enchanting green landscape, the lively capital dublin, famous castles, and charming pubs. On irish train timetables and at train stations in ireland, youll usually find the local spelling of irish cities and stations. To travel by train and ferry from belfast in the united kingdom to dublin in ireland, please read the following. To help you plan your vacation in ireland, we created these travel guides to. Patricks cathedral, trinity college and the book of kells. From dublin, the journey time to cork is about 2 12 hours. Purchasing train tickets ahead vs at time of travel ireland forum. Compare and book train tickets for eurostar and 200 other train and bus companies. Ireland train travel gives you the best of two worlds.
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