Trains in Ireland

With an Interrail Pass you can travel by train across both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. They're directly connected to each other by train. The isle has discounted ferry connections to Great Britain and France.

Train types in Ireland

Trains in the Republic of Ireland are operated by Iarnrod Éireann (Irish Rail). Rail services in Northern Ireland are run by Northern Ireland Railways (NI Railways).

Trains in the Republic of Ireland

Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) has modern and reliable trains across the country, with many connections to and from Dublin. You can check plan your trip with the Irish Rail timetables and journey planner.

Your Interrail Pass is valid on:

InterCity trains: Fast, high quality rail services that connect popular cities and towns in the Republic of Ireland. Wifi is available on most connections.
DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transport): Dublin's electic rail system. To get through the entrance gates, just show your Pass at the ticket window.

Trains in Northern Ireland

Train times for Northern Ireland are on the NI Railway website.

Free wifi is available on all NI Railway trains.
Bicycles are allowed on trains after 9.30am, with no extra charges.

Scenic routes

Republic of Ireland

Rosslare – Waterford/Rosslare – Rosslare – Wexford – Enniscorthy
Wicklow – Greystones – Dun Laoghaire

Northern Ireland

Londonderry – Coleraine

Reservations for trains in Ireland

Domestic connections in Ireland

Republic of Ireland

Popular long-distance routes from Dublin are:

Dublin Connolly to Belfast (2:08)

This route has stops in Sligo, Wexford and Rosslare Europort.
The high-speed Enterprise train along this route runs 8 times a day and takes over 2 hours.
This train is jointly operated by Irish Rail and NI Railways.

Dublin Heuston to Waterford (2:10)

This route has stops in Cork, Tralee, Limerick, Galway, Westport, Ballina and Waterford.

Northern Ireland

NI Railways' popular routes are:

Belfast Central to Dublin Connolly, Republic of Ireland (with the Enterprise Rail Service) (2:10)
Belfast to Bangor (0:31)
Belfast to Derry Londonderry (2:05)
Belfast to Larne (0:50)
Belfast to Newry (0:57)
Portrush to Coleraine (0:12)

International train connections to and from Ireland

Ireland rail passes

Interrail Pass options for Ireland

Interrail Ireland Pass

Gives you access to the trains in Ireland - both Northern Ireland and the Republic and Ireland.
Youth, senior and family discounts available.
Benefits include 30% discount on several ferry routes.
Prices from € 105

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Interrail Global Pass

Explore up to 31 countries in Europe by train.
Youth, senior and family discounts available.
Prices from € 208

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Train stations in Ireland

Intercity train at Belfast Central railway station - Northern Ireland

Republic of Ireland

Dublin has two main train stations. There is no train connection between these stations, so you have to take a tram or bus to travel from one to the other.