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Dublin-Westport train

  • 10-05-2011 6:36pm
    #1
    woodchuck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,411 ✭✭✭✭


    I'm planning to get the train to from Dublin to Westport, but it looks like there are only 4 trains a day. Is there much chance of the one I want being sold out? I was planning to just buy the ticket at the station on the day (a Saturday if it makes a difference), but considering buying ahead of time if they tend to sell out. Also is there any difference in price when buying tickets online vs at the station?

    Thanks for any advice :)


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  • #2
    finisklin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,524 ✭✭✭finisklin


    Go online and check out prices in advance. Online purchasing is geared towards saving on buying at the station. Plus, you may get a better deal. I know they do €10 tickets from time to time but it may not be at weekends/busy times.

    I think you will have no problems getting a seat on the train as colleges are winding up etc.

    Make sure you bring a packed lunch as Rail Gourmet prices are steep! €1.30 for a Mars bar.


  • #3
    nuac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,769 ✭✭✭nuac


    Trains West can be rather crowded on Fridays and some Thursday nightd. \Ptherwise usually OK

    Service has much improved over the years.


  • #4
    woodchuck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,411 ✭✭✭✭woodchuck


    Thanks guys!

    Doesn't look like there are any 10euro tickets, they're all ~25euro. In that case is it still cheaper to book online or is that about the same price as what they charge in the station anyway? I'm just reluctant to book ahead incase I'm running late or something and miss the train and can't get my money back!


  • #5
    C-J
    Closed Accounts Posts: 934 ✭✭✭C-J


    Last time i got train to ballina it was over 50 so prob same to westport


  • #6
    yop
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 16,724 Mod ✭✭✭✭yop


    C-J wrote: »
    Last time i got train to ballina it was over 50 so prob same to westport

    They have put price up since! Its 52 quid now unless you travel after 8am and before 4.30pm


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  • #7
    woodchuck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,411 ✭✭✭✭woodchuck


    C-J wrote: »
    Last time i got train to ballina it was over 50 so prob same to westport

    :eek: And that was just one way!? And I thought Dublin bus was bad :p

    I managed to get through to a human on the phone (hate those automated recordings!) and she said the price online would be the same as at the station, so think I'll just take my chances there on the day.

    Thanks again guys!


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