Dublin Hueston-Ennis via Athenry

Tadhg17 · 02-04-2010, 11:17

Thinking of getting the train back to Ennis for the weekend tomorrow morning but going via Athenry. Just wondering will this be more expensive than going via Limerick or will it be the same price for a weekend return (58 euros) as the train takes longer?

Would like to go via Athenry to check out teh new route I won’t do this journey if it costs more than via Limerick

Mark Gleeson · 02-04-2010, 11:20

It is valid via Athenry, that said its generally slower

Tadhg17 · 02-04-2010, 17:17

Ya I know it's slower but will check it out the once anyways. Cheers. Will take a note of the heads on the train if I remember....

ccos · 07-10-2010, 13:12

Im trying to book Dublin to Ennis via Athenry on the internet but for some reason it will only offer that routing for the 7.30 and 14.30 trains to Galway.

How can I book this for the 9.30 ex Dublin changing to the 12.26 ex Athenry?
I tried dublin Gort but it wont sell web tickets, is there a reason for this?

Mark Gleeson · 07-10-2010, 14:09

The website only shows the most direct routings for a given journey

If a certain combination is not shown its because there is a faster routing elsewhere.

Edit the Gort/Craughwell/Ardrahan/Sixmilebridge not being on the web system is flagged with Irish Rail

ccos · 08-10-2010, 21:48

Its standard in journey planners and ticket vending machines for other operators to put a "via" option in the menu. it shouldn´t be too big a deal to to set up.

Its not just useful for alternate routings (in the few cases they are available herre) but also for small detours off a direct journey.
Eg If I was traveling Cork to Dublin but had some business in Limerick it should be possible to buy a ticket that says Cork-Dublin via Limerick and I could the travel Cork to Limerick and then onwards to Dublin.

But back to my original question how is it possible for me to book a ticket on my preferred trains?

surely this cant be an excluded combination or something silly like that.

02-04-2010, 11:17	#1
Tadhg17 Regular Poster Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 49	Dublin Hueston-Ennis via Athenry Thinking of getting the train back to Ennis for the weekend tomorrow morning but going via Athenry. Just wondering will this be more expensive than going via Limerick or will it be the same price for a weekend return (58 euros) as the train takes longer? Would like to go via Athenry to check out teh new route I won’t do this journey if it costs more than via Limerick __________________ Check oot http://www.underthekitchensink.com/

02-04-2010, 11:20	#2
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	It is valid via Athenry, that said its generally slower __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know

02-04-2010, 17:17	#3
Tadhg17 Regular Poster Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 49	Ya I know it's slower but will check it out the once anyways. Cheers. Will take a note of the heads on the train if I remember.... __________________ Check oot http://www.underthekitchensink.com/

07-10-2010, 14:09	#5
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	The website only shows the most direct routings for a given journey If a certain combination is not shown its because there is a faster routing elsewhere. Edit the Gort/Craughwell/Ardrahan/Sixmilebridge not being on the web system is flagged with Irish Rail __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know Last edited by Mark Gleeson : 07-10-2010 at 15:41.

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07-10-2010, 13:12	#4
ccos Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kazbegi Posts: 281	Im trying to book Dublin to Ennis via Athenry on the internet but for some reason it will only offer that routing for the 7.30 and 14.30 trains to Galway. How can I book this for the 9.30 ex Dublin changing to the 12.26 ex Athenry? I tried dublin Gort but it wont sell web tickets, is there a reason for this?

08-10-2010, 21:48	#6
ccos Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Kazbegi Posts: 281	Its standard in journey planners and ticket vending machines for other operators to put a "via" option in the menu. it shouldn´t be too big a deal to to set up. Its not just useful for alternate routings (in the few cases they are available herre) but also for small detours off a direct journey. Eg If I was traveling Cork to Dublin but had some business in Limerick it should be possible to buy a ticket that says Cork-Dublin via Limerick and I could the travel Cork to Limerick and then onwards to Dublin. But back to my original question how is it possible for me to book a ticket on my preferred trains? surely this cant be an excluded combination or something silly like that.