Trains 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)

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 33 countries in Europe by train.

• Youth, senior and family discounts available.

• Prices from € 185

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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.

• Dublin Connolly

• Dublin Heuston

Northern Ireland

• Belfast Central

Ferry travel in Ireland

• Use an Interrail Pass in Ireland and get 30% discount on ferry routes to England, France, Scotland and Wales.

Guided train tours

• Get a discount of up to €30 on train tours from Dublin.

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It's good to know the local spelling of Irish cities when you try to find the right train station! Here are some places you may visit in Ireland:

• Corcaigh = Cork

• Gaillimh = Galway

• Cill = Kilkenny

• Cill Airne = Chainnigh Killarney

• Luimneach = Limerick

• Mala = Mallow