TRAINS
Rail services in the Republic of Ireland/Northern Ireland (UK) are clean, efficient and more reliable than bus services, you will also be treated to views unseen on the roads (though you will notice the price difference). The inter-city trains tend offer more seating with toilets onboard whereas shorter distance routes offer cars with less seats and plenty of standing room to cater to large volumes of passengers during peak times.
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Ireland
Rail services in the Republic of Ireland-
Rail services in Ireland are split between two Dublin train stations, Heuston Station for western/southern destinations and Connolly Station for Eastern/Nothern destinations. The stations are connected by the red luas line, journey time approx. 20 mins.
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Dublin's light rail service connecting Heuston and Connolly stations.
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The Dublin Area Rapid Transit is a rail service offered by Irish Rail - Iarnrod Eireann, it services greater Dublin City/County and Wicklow, frequent trains during peak hours, but be warned it can be extremely packed for the daily commute!
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Northern Ireland
Rail services in Northern Ireland (UK)-
Northern Ireland Railways is operated by Translink, the Enterprise rail service running between Dublin and Belfast leaves from Dublin's Connolly Station and arrives in to Belfast's Central Station.
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Express service between Dublin Connolly Station and Belfast Central Station operated by Irish Rail and NI Railways, great views, faster than the bus, watch for day return specials.
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