I found this also:
http://www.virgintrains.co.uk/ticket...rains-ferries/
I can't imagine the ferry companies turning down money if there is space available. Although do note that if its a "volcano day" it may be busy.
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Originally Posted by lightbulb
No, just a long wait at Athenry for the connecting train to Gort!
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Ah, are you travelling on a Sunday? There is a quicker connection on other days.
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So are you saying that a ticket to Ennis is valid for travel via Athenry?
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Yes, but only when the booking system offers it.* On Sunday, this is the 16:30 ex-Heuston (arrive Gort 1930, Ennis 2003 perhaps a bit late in the evening). On other days it is the 07:30 and 14:30 ex-Heuston.
* There is a lack of clarity otherwise.
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How much is this, and is the upgrade valid for the whole journey, or per train?
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You can get an upgrade on-line for €20 per journey, i.e. €40 out and back. Not sure how much it is at the booking office or on-board.
There is no first class between Athenry and Ennis. Very little first class Ennis-Limerick. First class on selected trains Limerick-Limerick Junction (mostly the direct trains to Dublin, although main of these avoid Limerick Junction). But first class normally available on Heuston-Athenry and Limerick Junction-Heuston.
http://www.irishrail.ie/your_ticket/ticket_descriptions.asp
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Ticket Type
Adult UpGrade
Available to
Adults (inc. Students)
Description
Reserving a Citygold/First Class (1) seat for people in possesion of a standard class ticket on certain Iarnród Éireann INTERCITY Services (excluding Cross Border) the supplement applies for each single journey on a particular route irrespective of type of ticket held. Upgrades are subject to availability.
Other notes
When purchased online you will be assigned a reserved seat at no extra cost on the reservable leg(s) of the journey.
(1) Citygold Serives are only applicable to the following Cork services 07.00, 08.00 & 17.00 to Cork and 06.30, 07.30 & 17.30 to Dublin Monday to Friday. All other premier services on the Cork and other Intercity routes are first class.
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If arriving late in the evening at a destination, it would make sense to have accommodation reserved.
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Thanks for all your help
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No problem. Just add your experiences here:
http://railusers.ie/forum/showthread.php?t=193