Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

IE day return tickets: any benefit to buying online?

  • 14-10-2014 11:19pm
    #1
    Geuze
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,033 ✭✭✭✭


    In terms of fares, as far as I can see, there is no benefit to buying a day return to Dublin in advance on the IE website.

    The fare is fixed, in advance or on the morning of departure.


    However, should I still book online to secure a seat?

    The return journey would be leaving Dublin Connolly at maybe 4-6pm on a Friday.

    By booking online, in advance, I am guaranteed a reserved seat.

    Whereas if I buy at station on morning of departure, I don't have a reserved seat on the return train?

    Is that correct?


Comments

  • #2
    Victor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 78,577 ✭✭✭✭Victor


    That's essentially it. Sometimes your seat will be occupied - if you don't get a seat, you are entitled to a refund.

    However, if you buy one of the advanced webfares, they are usually cheaper, except on busy days. You are restricted to those particular trains, but can pay a surcharge at the station to change.


  • #3
    LXFlyer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,280 ✭✭✭✭LXFlyer


    It all depends on the time and day of travel - there can be cheaper options online depending on the route or if there is a sale.


  • #4
    Steviemoyne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 649 ✭✭✭Steviemoyne


    I find it more expensive sometimes. Eg: Buying online day before departure from Athlone to Kildare is €19.20 online.

    Buy in the station on the day and it's €17.20.


Advertisement