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Trains and Buses
In the Republic of Ireland, the State transport authority,
CIE (Coras Iompair Eireann) is the umbrella body for three
companies. Dublin Bus (Serving the city), Bus Eireann
(serving provincial areas from Dublin) and Irish Rail
(Operating inter-city trains as well as the Dublin Area
Rapid Transit (DART) system.)
Timetables for bus and train services, including details
of various money-saving commuter and tourist tickets, are
sold in outlets throughout the city.
For bus and train information within Ireland.
Tel: 01 873 4222 (Dublin Bus)
Tel: 01 836 6111 (Bus Eireann)
Tel: 01 836 6222 (Irish Rail)
You can dial direct for a recorded timetable for most
mainline rail destinations, check phone directory under
Coras Iompair Eireann.
The DART rail service provides an efficient means of
travel along the eastern coastal strip between Bray and
Howth. Work has begun on an extension to Greystones.
There is a comprehensive bus network servicing routes
throughout the city, but bus times tend to be unpredictable.
There are also daily bus services to many provincial towns
including Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford.
Eurail passes are valid for bus and train travel everywhere
in Ireland, excluding city services. CIE offers reduced
rate rambler passes providing unlimited bus and train
travel for 8 to 15 days, excluding city services. Tickets
can be bought from any bus or train station in the Republic
of Ireland or through a travel agent abroad.
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