Seat facing reservations are available on certain direct services on the Cork / Dublin route and all Belfast/Dublin services because of the types of train operating these routes.

The premier seating is a little more comfortable than standard seating. The seats are a bit bigger and recline like airline seats and there is usually a 3 seat configuration (2+1) across the premier carriage where there is a 4 seat (2+2) across the standard carriage.

As you'd expect, most rail lines radiate out of Dublin, see Irish Rail's map of the Irish rail network. How to check times & buy tickets. To check train times & fares in the Republic of Ireland and Dublin north to Belfast, use the Irish Railways website www.irishrail.ie.

Feb 18, 2011 · Use the website to buy train tickets, reserve seats, check train times, destinations, new trains and information useful for your rail journey

Seat reservations are meant to make life easier, no more showing up an hour before departure just to have a fighting chance to get a seat. Of course it works fine elsewhere, but of course Irish Rail can't get it to work. Why because neither staff nor management make any effort to ensure that it will work. Ticket collection

Apr 20, 2024 · With an extensive network that connects major cities and charming countryside locations, the Irish Rail train map is your reliable companion, guiding you through various routes, station locations, and available services.

May 10, 2012 · I want to book tickets on the online Irish Rail website for a trip going from Dublin to Killarney and back - there is a change in Mallow going both ways. I can select seats on each leg of the...

6 days ago · My husband and I took our seats on the 11.10am train to Galway at 10.30a.m. Got nice seats and settled down to read our papers etc. By 11.00 the train was nearly full and we were nearly ready to pull out when 4 ladies approached us …

Mar 25, 2023 · We're traveling from Dublin to the Dingle Peninsula, and trains seem to be the best way to get there. How comfortable are the Standard seats? One in our party has neck injuries and difficulty with some seats (first class is sold out). Also any tips on stations/how hard transfers are?

Irish Rail offers two classes of travel on its trains: Standard Class and First Class. Standard Class is the standard offering, providing comfortable seating and access to on-board facilities such as restrooms and refreshments. First Class offers additional benefits such as wider seats, more legroom, and complimentary refreshments.