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Train travel in Ireland
Train travel is a good way to get around Ireland with an efficient network operated by Iarnród Éireann, which connects most major towns and cities.
The train is an effective way of travelling between Dublin and other major cities, but the bus may be a more efficient option if you don’t want to make a detour to Dublin when travelling between regional cities.
One-way tickets are the most expensive travel option, costing more than day and weekend return tickets. A regular return ticket allows you to return within one month.
Both Eurail and InterRail passes are valid in Ireland although there are a number of other passes and discount deals available.
Ireland railpasses
BritRail Pass + Ireland
The BritRail Pass + Ireland is similar to the BritRail Flexipass allowing the holder a set number of travel days within a longer period, however this pass is valid in England, Wales, Scotland and also Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
The BritRail Pass + Ireland includes return ferry travel between Great Britain and Ireland.
| 1st class | Standard class | |
|---|---|---|
5 travel days in a 1 month period |
USD $671 |
USD $454 |
10 travel days in a 1 month period |
USD $1199 |
USD $808 |
Eurail Ireland Pass
This pass is valid for five days unlimited train travel in the Republic of Ireland.
| Adult (2nd Class) |
Youth (2nd Class) |
|
|---|---|---|
5 travel days in a 1 month period |
USD $202 |
USD $172 |
Please not that Eurail passes cannot be sold to European residents. If you live in Europe you should order the following Interrail One Country pass.
InterRail One Country Pass – Ireland
European residents are eligible to buy the Interrail One Country pass, which is a flexi pass that gives you three to eight days of unlimited train travel in Ireland within a one month period.
| Adult (1st Class) |
Adult (2nd Class) |
Youth (2nd Class) |
|
|---|---|---|---|
3 travel days in a 1 month period |
£137 |
£102 |
£67 |
4 travel days in a 1 month period |
£175 |
£130 |
£84 |
6 travel days in a 1 month period |
£238 |
£176 |
£115 |
8 travel days in a 1 month period |
£288 |
£213 |
£139 |
Please note that Interrail passes can only be sold to European residents. You should order the Eurail Ireland Railpass if you live outside Europe.
