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Unread 06-06-2010, 10:01   #7
Thomas Ralph
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Just a few things to add to Colm's points: You can (probably) get a return Airlink ticket from the vending machines near the bus departure point for €10, and the CIE desk in the Dublin Airport arrivals hall (bear left after you pass through the Customs exit) should have them too.

All Dublin-Cork services (the ones at the top of the hour) are operated by Mark 4 trains excepting the 0800 and 0900, which are sometimes 22000s. If you're choosing standard class, coach C is nearest to the platform entrance at Heuston. Low-numbered seats are nearest the luggage rack. Seats 1 through 8 have a narrow table to facilitate access for mobility-impaired passengers, and seat 6 has a 3-pin 220V/50Hz power socket. There should be no problem with 30-inch cases, although you do have to lift them onboard yourself. You can check the cases if you prefer but this involves finding the train guard and may incur an additional charge if he is in a bad mood. The weight limit is never enforced if you can manage your bags by yourselves.

When travelling away from Dublin on a mark 4, the forward-facing seats in standard-class coaches are seats 3, 4, 7, 8, 11, and so on. In first-class, it's 2, 5, 6, 8, 11, 12, and so on. When travelling towards Dublin, it's the opposite way around. The train you mention should not, in any case, be very busy, so it's likely that even if you goof up the booking you'll still be able to sit facing whichever way you prefer.

While bookings are open on your outbound train from today, if you are planning on returning to Dublin you should book your outbound and return services at once as return (roundtrip) fares will be applied by the booking system if cheaper than the single (one-way) fares. You will also save on the credit card fee.

Last edited by Thomas Ralph : 06-06-2010 at 10:03.
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