Bikes on trains

[Colm Moore]

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Bicycle Information

On Intercity services Iarnród Éireann can carry a minimum of three bicycles: Dublin’s Heuston to/From Ballina, Westport, Galway, Limerick, Ennis, Tralee, Cork, and Waterford. Dublin Connolly to/from Belfast and Sligo. Bicycles are only accepted on a first come first serve basis. Charges below:


Fares 2009 ~ Bicycles
Distance Examples Fare Zone Single Return
Dublin -
up to 56km Kildare/ Drogheda A-E €2.50 €5.00
up to 108km Gorey/ Muine Bheag/ Tullamore/ Ballybrophy F-H €4.00 €8.00
up to 137km Templemore/ Athlone/ Longford/ Kilkenny/ Enniscorthy J-K €5.50 €10.50
over 137km Cork/ Limerick/ Tralee/ Galway/ Mayo/ Sligo/ Waterford L-U €8.00 €16.00

DART or Commuter trains bicycles cannot be carried unless folded and suitably covered.

Bicycle Hire

Do you want to enjoy the best the Irish Countryside has to offer after stepping off the train? If so the various bicycle hire companies below can offer you the freedom at your own pace - rent a bicycle. With their extensive local knowledge, they are on hand to help answer any questions you may have regarding cycling in Ireland. Furthermore they will provide you up to 10% off bicycle hire for Iarnród Éireann customers whether you are interested in renting for an hour, a day or a week. So what are you waiting for saddle up!