How to Find Train Times for Irish Rail

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Most visitors to the mountains, bogs and coastlines of Ireland come through England. Once you're in Ireland, traveling the island by car is your best bet. While there are trains available, they're expensive and don't cover the whole country. If you do want to try the trains, follow these steps to start planning your trip on "Iarnrod Eireann" (Irish Rail).

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

A computer with Internet access and a printer

Find Train Times for Irish Railnet

Step 1

Find train times by visiting the Irish Rail Web site (see Resources below) or by calling Irish Rail's customer information line at 011 (+353) 1850 366 222.
Step 2

Review the "Inner City Timetable" routes or "Routes by Station" departure tables.
Step 3

Select the route you need by clicking on the link with the route name.
Step 4

Review the PDF printed version of the time tables.
Step 5

Print the schedule information you need.

Make Travel in Ireland More Enjoyable

Step 1

Pack lightly and plan to purchase any additional items you need. It's always easier to buy a new outfit than to throw an existing one away.
Step 2

Forget carrying expensive or irreplaceable items on your trip; leave those at home to enjoy when you return.
Step 3

Ship your trinkets and souvenirs home, rather than carrying them with you.
Step 4

Carry a single bag of a manageable size to make traveling easier.
Step 5

Wear comfortable, no-wrinkle clothing when traveling. Make sure they all coordinate so you can be flexible.
Step 6

Wear one pair of shoes and carry another with you to alternate. Both should be selected for comfort rather than fashion.

Tips & Warnings

The Irish Rail Web site has screen-reader-friendly timetables and special resources for the visually impaired.
Ireland is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.
Peak season for tourism is July and August, when festivals and events are in abundance.
Spring and fall offer good traveling weather for Ireland's visitors, but winter should be avoided.
Take extra care to protect passports and valuables from pickpockets.
Beware when you use Automatic Teller Machines (ATM's). There's been a recent increase in the use of skimmers to record credit card details at ATM's.
It's difficult to find automatic rental cars. Most are stick-shift models. Turning right on red is not permitted. Ireland is a left-lane driving country.
Individuals who break Irish laws are subject to being expelled from the country, imprisoned and/or fined, regardless of knowledge of the law.