Travel Reference
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But most tourists don't travel enough in Ireland to make a rail or bus pass pay off.
Chances are that you'll save money by buying point-to-point tickets as you go. Fares are
often higher for peak travel on Fridays and Sundays. To avoid long station lines in Dublin,
you can book train tickets in advance online (usually with a hefty discount on the fare).
Otherwise, you can book by phone with your credit card or in person at the Iarnrod Éire-
ann Travel Centre (Mon-Fri 9:00-17:00, closed Sat-Sun, 35 Lower Abbey Street, tel. 01/
703-4070).
Students are eligible for an Irish Rail Student Travelcard (which offers varying dis-
counts per ride and is good for 16 months), but you have to plan a couple of months ahead:
Go to
www.studenttravelcard.ie
,
print the application form, get it stamped at your uni-
versity student-travel office, and mail it to Ireland (include two passport photos and €12,
