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Irish Rail - On-line Prices v Station Prices

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  • 14-03-2014 4:26pm
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    Dubliner28
    Registered Users Posts: 1,785 ✭✭✭


    Hi lads

    Not a regular user of public transport.

    Does anyone know if there is a big difference between on line prices v station prices with Irish Rail..
    Myself and a few friends have a few trips coming up and need to plan in advance.
    The last time I took the train to Thurles last year the online price was €24.99 but i didnt buy it as i taught it would be cheaper that morning in the station as it was a 9am train. Turned out the ticket cost more @ €38.

    Is this a regular occurrence ??


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    Davidth88
    Registered Users Posts: 3,181 ✭✭✭Davidth88


    well the fares to Kerry are hugely discounted if you book in advance

    I recently went down for 19 quid , it's 70 odd if you just rock up at the station

    I only booked 3 days in advance.

    ohhhh and you get a reserved seat ( assuming some dope hasn't decided to sit in it anyway )


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    LXFlyer
    Registered Users Posts: 17,558 ✭✭✭✭LXFlyer


    The cheapest fares in general will always be available if you book online in advance.

    The further in advance you book, the better.


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    SpaceTime
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,088 ✭✭✭SpaceTime


    It's often *MUCH* cheaper to book online. You'd really only want to grab a ticket in the station if you've no other choice.


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    Hilly Bill
    Registered Users Posts: 6,039 ✭✭✭Hilly Bill


    If there are a few of you going them you would get a decent discount if you book as a group. Rig them up for a quote.


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