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Train journey question

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  • 19-07-2010 3:16pm
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    ciaobellaciao1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 63 ✭✭


    I was trying to find a transport thread but haven't been able to locate it so apologies if the moderators have to move this message.

    Train travel. I would like to take a train from Dublin to Cork at the end of July and am looking for the cheapest possible fare, which is 20 euro according to the Iarnroid Eireann site.

    http://www.irishrail.ie/your_journey/timetables_junction1.asp

    Now, I'm a little suprised because I always thought the fare was €32.50.

    I haven't reserved the ticket yet but I want to get the cheapest possible price so this is good news.
    Can someone just please confirm that the lowest rate is €20 or is there a way of picking up an even cheaper fare?

    Sorry for being so clueless but I rarely take the train...

    Second question: Do I have to know my travel time? I don't know yet whether I will be travelling in morning or evening.


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    #2
    masadjie
    Registered Users Posts: 135 ✭✭masadjie


    If you travel one way from Dublin to Cork, the cheapest price is 10 euro. But you have to travel at 2 pm or 9 pm. Note: you will get this price only if you buy the ticket online.


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    #3
    LeNNoX
    Registered Users Posts: 200 ✭✭LeNNoX


    ciaobellaciao1,

    I've travelled up to Dublin & back to Cork a few times on this fare (€10 each way). The €10 fair usually applies to the off peak times off super early, mid morning & late evening and includes seat reservation.

    I don't think you can get this fare at the station, believe its an online fare only.
    Also, I've always booked a day or 2 in advance.

    Happy travels,
    LeNNoX


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