Popular Ireland Railway Stations

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Generally, most tourists choose to travel Ireland by train, as it is the quickest and the most comfortable way to get around the country. The plane connection is available only for the Dublin to Kerry and the Dublin to Donegal routes, but they are not favored among travelers. Basically, who wants to overpay for a plane ticket, wait for a few hours in the airport only to enjoy a one-hour flight afterward when you can go all this way by a comfortable train, relaxing and admiring the views? And any train journey starts and ends at the train station. 

There are almost 150 stations in Ireland, and most population centers boast only one rail hub per city. But, there are a few exceptions. Such major cities as Dublin and Limerick, housing several train stations, so you should be extra careful while planning your route. Below, you can find some basic information about the most popular stations in Ireland (their location, in-house facilities, etc.) that will hopefully help you prepare for your upcoming Irish getaway. 

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Dublin Train Stations

Connolly Station

Heuston Station

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Limerick Train Stations

Colbert Station

Junction Station

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Other Popular Train Stations in Ireland

Ceannt Station, Galway

Kent Station, Cork

MacDiarmada, Sligo

Lanyon Place, Belfast

FAQ: Irish Train Stations

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How many train stations are there in Ireland?

As we said before, the railway network in Ireland offers great coverage, so it's only natural that the country houses quite a few rail stations. At the moment, there are 147 train stations in Ireland, servicing over 2400 km (1491 mi) of railroads.

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What is the biggest train station in Ireland?

The capital of Ireland, magical Dublin, proudly houses the biggest and busiest railway station in the country - Connolly station (also known as Dublin Connolly).

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