I did this same trip earlier this year in late February. Even though people told me just to rent a car, I'd much rather take a relaxing train journey. Unfortunately train service is really lacking here in Canada, especially in the west. I found the stations (especially Dublin) a bit basic compared to other European stations I've been to, but wasn't aware that it was essentially "split" as you showed. All in all though, it was a good train trip and I'd absolutely take the train again! Great video! 👍🚄

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. I really appreciate that. Yeah, the Dublin termini aren’t as impressive as big capital stations across other parts of Europe, but I still think Heuston is charming. I was in Vancouver a few years back and there wasn’t much train riding to be had. But I was impressed with the Skytrain and the trolley buses in the city. Thanks again for subscribing and commenting. There’ll be more Irish trips on the channel in weeks to come!

Good to be with you again on your journeys. Heuston was worth a look around. I've been to Ireland but have never been on their trains.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

I really liked Heuston. If it has a London equivalent, then it is probably Marylebone. Both are charming, rather than grand, termini. Btw I’ve got a run from Marylebone to Birmingham coming up in November, so I hope to be able to give Marylebone the love it deserves on that trip.

This channel deserves so many more subscribers. The quality is the same as channels that have thousands more subs than you!

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Hey everybody has to start somewhere, so I’m just letting the KZread algorithm do its thing! but, I’m so pleased you think so much of what I do, it keeps me going as the subs slowly rise! If I keep making good stuff and you keep liking it and commenting then who knows? I might end up with thousands of subscribers and we can both say we were there at the start! ❤️

Speaking as an Irish patriot here in the U.K. I love these videos showcasing our beloved home country, our Irish history and our heritage - I’m delighted to see that you are getting to explore more of my native Ireland in your videos, which make me so proud to be Irish 🇮🇪☘️🇮🇪❤️

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, you are very kind. I've really enjoyed Ireland's transport, cities and town, countryside and people. And being in Ireland to discover the Irish perspective of past events has been most enlightening and, sad to say, often sobering. Thank you for watching 👍

@noelpucarua2843

11 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyHooverTravels The Irish do try to keep the British sober.

@rahulgangolli4130

8 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyHooverTravelsI am in Ireland now visiting from Canada…Irish Rail is fantastic..can’t wait to come back

@JohnnyHooverTravels

8 ай бұрын

@@rahulgangolli4130 great! Hope your are getting to see lots of such a beautiful country. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

Thank you for your content. It helped with my anxiety of where to go and what to do. I truly appreciate you.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Oh wow. That is a lovely thing to say. If I can lessen anyone's anxiety then that is great. Thank you so much for watching and commenting 👍

My husband and I will be traveling to Ireland and taking this very route via train...thank you for such an informative and through video! Super helpful.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Thank you too for watching 👍 If you want a day out from Galway, then look at my Galway to Limerick ride too. It is very pretty and really cheap. And as I had to stay in both places to make the videos, I actually preferred Limerick. The wide River Shannon flowing through the city, the bridges, the castle. All great!

@sonozaki0000

11 ай бұрын

I am doing the same! Thankfully, I am also visiting at the same time of year this video was made, so I know what to expect! Which is... lots of rain!

@JohnnyHooverTravels

11 ай бұрын

@@sonozaki0000 don't worry though. It will still be lovely 👍

@sonozaki0000

7 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyHooverTravels Got back home a few weeks ago, it mooooost definitely was! The rain I did get was charming (and bracing LOL). I really want to go back and ride other routes. Time to save up... so expensive to get there from the USA!

@JohnnyHooverTravels

7 ай бұрын

@@sonozaki0000 great to hear you had a good time! Best wishes from Devon UK

I would like to visit Ireland and explore what Ireland has got. Very nice 👍

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Yes, you should. I was so pleased to step out of Dublin to explore a little more of the country. But I only scratched the surface, much more to see!

The cheapest Bus Eirean Ticket was €28 and it takes several hours ! Thanks for sharing …….

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

No problem! And thanks for watching and commenting. 👍

Superb Video. Me as a business traveller travel to and From Galway minimum once a year. I always used Irish rail. I really enjoyed the travel. Very nice to see your cool, short and informative video reflecting my thoughts. Keep rocking.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for those kind words. Lots more on the channel to watch and lots more to come!

Hi Johnny, new subscriber here and I'm really enjoying your content. I love trains!

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Well thank you so much for saying so! I really appreciate the kind words. 👍

Thank you so much for this very informative video. I will be travelling to ireland on my own in March and this really helps me plan my trip and makes it so much more enjoyable since less stressful. Funny enough your last video shows a trip from Liège to Luxembourg, which is where I live! :-) So I will watch that next out of curiosity and already hope you enjoyed your time here.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I hope you have a great time in Ireland. I have loved all my trips there I have a video of Exeter to Dublin by air. If you scroll towards the end you can also see the transfer from airport to Heuston station (if that may be of use)

@laura565

6 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyHooverTravels that will definitely be of use. Thank you so much for pointing it out.

Very good. It is unusual for an English you tuber to get things right, presenting Irish railway matters, so well done. Just one pronunciation error, Ballina is pronounced ball (as in ballot) - in - ah.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. You are very kind. I'm not great at any foreign languages, but sometimes get lucky and record the train announcements and so get a clue! I think the Irish names for places do seem to have "harder" vowels so ball as in "ball" was a bad shout, and ball as in "ballot" would have been a better guess! My apologies. If you've seen my Czech trips, I find their language is easier because they retain all the accents that tell you how the word is said! I wish English had all the accents then we'd all know how to say Shrewsbury or Frome 😉

@Hattonbank

Жыл бұрын

The Aussies get their pronunciation of their Ballina wrong as well.

Loved the video. Thanks for bringing us along.👍😊🇮🇪🇬🇧

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for saying so. Really appreciate it. And thanks for watching 👍

@clario2178

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyHooverTravels lovely video my Dad came from near Athlone ,raining as usual 😂👍

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

@@clario2178 didn't really stop whilst I was in Ireland- but it was lovely nevertheless. Thanks for watching 👍

Once you cross the Shannon to the West it rains ,I lived in Galway for 25 years and when I'd drive back from Dublin it pretty much was always raining when I crossed the river.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Ай бұрын

Haha! Yes, I suppose we must accept we are slaves to the weather and the geography! Thanks for watching 👍

Have just discovered your excellent travel videos. I particularly enjoyed your Dublin to Galway as my late mum was born in Galway and I still have family there . I have done a couple of trips on the excellent 22000 DMUs but I have fond memories from the 1970s onwards of the loco hauled trains that ran on the line hauled by Classes 001, 071 and latterly 201. On the approach to Galway, when you see Galway Bay on the left then cross Lough Atalia you know you are nearly home as mum used to say. Looking forward to more of your videos

@JohnnyHooverTravels

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words and for those lovely memories. Much appreciated 👍

Thank you. This was a wonderful and informative video.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for saying so! I really appreciate you watching and commenting 👍

Another good train journey. Thank you 🤗

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

Good one Johnny. Everybody expects rain in Galway. It’s pronounced BAL-IN -AH , greetings from a homesick exile.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

3 ай бұрын

Haha yes. We all know why Ireland is so green! And apologies for all the mis-pronunciations. I'm even worse at Dutch and German names, as my commenters seem to also have a good laugh with them! Best wishes to you, wherever you are. I hope you manage a trip home soon 👍

Thanks for making this helpful video! Similarly I've found myself in Dublin for work many times and am looking forward to exploring Galway the next time I'm in Ireland.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Yes do it. It is a very easy run from Dublin. Thanks for watching and commenting 👍

Very interesting to share in that journey. We will be visiting Ireland and travelling Dublin to Athlone in May so it's nice to see what to expect.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for saying so. Yes, it's a very easy journey and the trains are pretty comfortable, so I'm expecting you should have no problems. Thank you so much for watching and commenting 👍

A very informative and interesting video. Ireland both North and South once had a very extensive rail network but criminal politicians more interested in roads than rail got rid of a lot of it. But still some great journeys to be had. Dub - Cork and Colraine to Portrush stand out as those you need to do. Shane about the catering but I believe they are waiting for a new catering company to take over running the food/drink side of things ( the excuse was covic) You mentioned the weather and what you experienced was pretty normal for here so if anyone is planning a visit bring a good waterproof coat. They are essential here as global warming doesn’t seem to make much difference to our weather here lol

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Yes, i plan to return soon to do Dublin-Cork and I'm also returning to the North in the autumn. 👍

Nice video! Often drove that service to galway, and still do on occasion.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Very very nice that someone in the business liked the video! Thank you so much! ❤️

A point of possible interest to viewers might be that the obelisk which is visible on the horizon at around @04:27 is the Duke of Wellingtonw Monument in the Phoenix Park.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes. Looks very like the Wellington monument near the town of Wellington in the South West of England. Thank you so much for watching 👍

I've been to many train stations in Ireland, Dublin Heuston is lovely, my Mum likes the doughnuts from the Off Beat Doughnut shop. If I could recommend a train station, it would be Limerick Colbert, the Starbucks in nice, if a bit pricy, and there is a good pub across the street. Excellent video :)

@JohnnyHooverTravels

10 ай бұрын

I shall take the advice wrt Heuston doughnuts! I will be back in Dublin sometime soon, so that might just be something for on the train. I have a video from Limerick to Heuston. And, as I recall, I did have a coffee in the Starbucks! Thank you so much for the very kind comment 👍

@jgdsgh

10 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyHooverTravels no problem lad! Have a good time on your travels

Take this train all the time. Very affordable. The hour and a half train journey (from Athlone) is cheaper than the taxi to get to the station from my house. Be careful if you're travelling on a Friday or Sunday and have not reserved a seat. It's common enough for people to have to stand for the duration of their trip.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the warning about Fri/Sun. As I'm coming over from the UK, I will have made plans and got reservations, so I should be ok 🤞 Thank you so much for watching and commenting.

Lovey that my all time favourite train line ever

@JohnnyHooverTravels

7 ай бұрын

It is lovely. There's lots more rides around Ireland on the channel too. In fact, there's a playlist! kzread.info/head/PLXk1cIVnitGbSpUAMdhzoGGFOBg-tpLlP&si=YJ99rLZ7JWHgqRww Thanks for watching 👍

Have done Dublin Heuston to Ennis before via Limerick Junction & due to cancelled strike action, Limerick, it was fab. Cheap, clean, can't complain at all.

@emjackson2289

Жыл бұрын

Have to say too: Fact Tullamore is a commuter town for Dublin says it all really. . . . . money going to Iarnrod Eireann, fair enough, but how much of that cash should be staying in the Midlands?

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting. Yes, it's a lovely journey. I went Galway to Limerick through Ennis on the following day and it was beautiful. Through the West Ireland countryside with Irish Rail - Galway to Limerick kzread.info/dash/bejne/mJqBpM5-oZCxXcY.html

Great video

@JohnnyHooverTravels

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! 👍

Super Journey and Commentary you Filmed Johnny!😃.Did many board and alight the Train Service between Dublin and Galway?.Have you done a Trip Report on the Galway/Limerick Train Line yet?

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, you are very kind. The service to Galway seemed pretty busy and there were a few getting on and off. Galway/Limerick is my next video and that will go live at 11am on Friday 11th November, so do join me for that!

It is a great ride! Almost too quick! Clean and beautiful!!!

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. There's other Irish trips on the channel if you haven't already found them. Thanks very much for watching 👍

Seems a lot quicker than travelling on the buses. We may well use this, this year. Thanks for the info.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

6 ай бұрын

I found the trains very comfortable and would definitely recommend. You can get the Irish Rail app and buy your train tickets in advance for some pretty good discounts. Some trains are sold out on the day.

I'm planning to go to Irland in a couple of weeks. The first time I was there I only visited Dublin, unfortunately I don't have great memories of that trip because of unpredictable circumstances. This time I wanna visit Galway and Cork as well.. I only have four days so I'm planning everything in details so this video is right up my street. Thank you.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

6 ай бұрын

You are very welcome. Buying the train tickets on the IE website or through their app is very easy. I would advise you book them as soon as you have your plans sorted because some trains can sell out and there are also some good advance tcket discounts to be had. Galway and Cork are both lovely - I enjoyed both a lot. If you stay in Cork, then you should have a trip to Cobh on the little train. Cobh is very pretty and very interesting place to visit and the train ride is quick, cheap and beautiful. I have a video about the trip to Cobh on the channel. whatever you choose to do, I hope you have a really good vacation in Ireland. It is a wonderful place to visit 👍

@Salvo_Solotraveler

6 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyHooverTravels Thank you for your response. I'm sure this time will be different. I have already booked my flight, so my second step will be to buy the train tickets. Thank you again, I'll let you know :).

Thanks Sir for the vid. It helps giving me a little picture before I go to study in Galway this August. I am from Indonesia. Will be my 1st time in Ireland

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

If you fly into Dublin, there is very clear signs to lead you to the buses at the airport, which can take you directly to Heuston station. And as you have seen, the train from Heuston station to Galway is very easy and comfortable. Best wishes to you in Indonesia and I hope you have a great time in Galway and that your studies bring you joy, and education 👍 Ireland is a lovely place. I think you will like it!

@RIZKYIRELAND

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyHooverTravels Thank you! God bless you

Hi johnny..i do security on board irish rail service's from hueston too cork..although we never go as far too cork mainly too portlaiose and thurles..get too meet very intresting passangers and staff..im glad i came across your channel and you give a good insight on the i.c.r and mark 4 trains carriages ect ..some good some bad but truthful..as a partly govern body i/r could do with proper investment going forward..trains and are carriage dated and lines need upgrading..all depending on what our corupt goverment have for the i/r buget i sappose after the line their own pockets..anyway some great reviews and keep up the good work..there is now a trolly service on dublin too cork route only and think by next year there will be more on the long haul services going forward..no 100%sure but i think its in the pipeline..regards 👍👍✨️✨️🤘🤘🙏🙏

@JohnnyHooverTravels

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and I'm pleased you feel that my reviews were, on the whole, fair. I'm also very interested to hear you viewpoint from working within the railways themselves. I hope that the new plans for Ireland's railways will be delivered and that there will be more and faster services in the future. I will certainly be returning to try them out! Thank you for watching - I really appreciate it 👍

It would be fun to try to pronounce some of the names of the towns and stations in Irish. Give it a go. If you can pronounce Bordeaux, Ballina won't be any problem, though Baile Atha Cliath might catch you out. There are interesting stories behind place names in Ireland, but it does require a little knowledge of the language, mythology, geography and history. Place names can open up a deeper appreciation of places and peoples.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

11 ай бұрын

That's a good point. When I return I will do that. Thanks for watching and for your interest and advice 👍

Hi Johnny, great video - as always - and glad you enjoyed your maiden trip on Iarnod Êireann! I can heartedly recommend a trip on the Dublin - Cork service, on the push pull rolling stock (IÊ have got rid of their old ex-BREL coaching stock from the Eighties and Nineties, although you might spot the odd carriage at the Inchicore works just outside Heuston Station) Incidentally, I did today’s journey myself a few years ago, but I got a direct return ticket from Bristol Temple Meads to Galway, using Trainline. Whilst I couldn’t use my railcard discount, the return ticket - including ferry from Holyhead, was very reasonable; I think it cost me something like £30 or £40-odd

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Roddy. I was a bit of a ferry virgin and I agree there’s probably better ticketing on rail/sale. In fact the Bristol-Galway deal sounds great. Dublin-Cork def needs doing. I’d also like to go on to Cobh after I watched a Steve Marsh video and it looked lovely.

@RoddyJenkins

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyHooverTravels The Cork to Cobh journey is great too; it would be Ireland’s equivalent of the Avocet Line between Exeter and Exmouth, as it winds it’s way along the eastern shoreline of Cork Harbour. Another recommendation for you - if you can fit it into your busy schedule! - is the Rosslaire to Dublin route, especially when the train winds it’s way through Wexford town along what looks like a tramway, akin to the old tramway in Weymouth

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

@@RoddyJenkins i have a list, by country, of proposed future travels, so I’ll def be adding your suggestions. Thank you.

@RoddyJenkins

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyHooverTravels Always happy to help, Johnny! Being half Irish, I’ve been on a few journeys, both rail and bus, over the years!

@davidlally592

Жыл бұрын

Mm sad now IE and up north T-NIR, will no longer issue thru rail/sea/ rail tkts (eg Galway to Euston or Derry to Glasgow) and indeed vice versa from GB's NR. One can still of course get Irish port sea/ rail tkts in either direction (eg Dublin Port to Birmingham or Glasgow to Belfast port).It is still very good value to consider these-no luggage issues (remember every Kg by air costs!!)

I find it very interesting that Galway Ceannt only has two platforms. And another track next to it without a platform. And I think platform 2 is for trains to Limerick now. I remember getting off the train every day at Ceannt when I was younger to go visit my mum. I never actually paid attention to Ceannt but when I was 13 and more into Ireland's rail network, I realised that Ceannt Station is big but only has two platforms. Even Limerick Junction and Athlone have more platforms than it.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

11 ай бұрын

Wikipedia entry for the station reckons there's been unsuccessful plans since 2007 to redevelop the site into a better rail/bus interchange with "four rail platforms, 24 bus bays, 500 car spaces, dedicated taxi drop off and collect facilities, and 300 cycle spaces"... I would agree that right now it isn't a great station for either train or bus passengers. Mind you, if nothing has happened since 2007, then there doesn't seem to be much will to change things.

@treborsirrah7916

Ай бұрын

Work began on a complete refurbishment of Ceannt station at the begining of '24,this will include 5 new platforms from the present 2.Other works include a new southern entrance and a new roof.Work is expected to be complete in the 2nd Q of 2026

Ireland is a beautiful country!

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Indeed it is! Thanks for watching 👍

A trip by train to Galway is a great day trip from Dublin. Sad the mighty 071 locos are replaced by karts (diesel multiple units). Highlight is crossing the River Shannon at Athlone.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

4 ай бұрын

Yes, the Shannon is surely a mighty river. I'm sorry I was not here in the past to enjoy the loco hauled trains, but for DMUs, the Irish trains are fairly good imho.

@vicsams4431

4 ай бұрын

Back then, you could do 30 locos in a 4 day trip. I cleared all 21 x 071/111s for haulage, 13 out of 15 x 121s, most 141s, most 181s, half the new 201s, several 001 A Class 001 Metrovicks, one 101 Hunslet, and one E 421 Class.

The refreshment trolley service was removed during Covid restrictions and is due to be reintroduced by mid-2023 using smaller trolleys than in the past for easier operation. Given the amount of yob and drunken behaviour in recent years alcohol will probably not feature. The Irish sense of time is "flexible" and can be a serious irritant to many people but the trains are different. There tend to be bottlenecks on the Dublin-centric system but once one is clear of that superb drivers and ticket inspector/managers efficiently make up lost time while never leaving an en route station before the published time. UK railways are grossly inferior. The main drawback is the lack of cross lines between 2022 routes you show but some old lines are being operated again especially in the west to connect the three main routes with least waiting time. This is a slow process especially across the Midlands but when such as Athlone and Longford are re-connected the system will make more sense and will be profitable as people have jobs in small to medium businesses which are slowly evolving as product producers leave the overcrowded industrial estates around Dublin. 'Service industry' companies do not need to move items and nothing real emanates from the sector. Tip: do not mention railways to people from Donegal as that county so far has had none.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching and for that very informative comment. I plan to return to Ireland in 2023, and I look forward to a chance to get a cup of tea from the trolley! ☕️

Hey, I see the weather I had in Galway is still there - must be a permanent resident!

@JohnnyHooverTravels

11 ай бұрын

Haha. I can imagine they have saying something like "if you can see across the bay, it's going to rain. If you can't see across the bay, it's already raining"

Galway used to be on the Midland Great Western Railway, which ran to Broadstone (now a Luas stop on the green line) via Athlone to Mullingar. Anyways the line to Galway should be double tracked considering Galway is one of the biggest cities in Ireland.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

3 ай бұрын

Yes i agree that double tracking on a number of routes would be a very good idea. Maybe since the publishing of the all Ireland rail review something might finally happen. Thanks for watching 👍

Q: What did the grumpy businessman say when his train from Dublin to Galway was delayed? A: Heuston, we have a problem.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

11 ай бұрын

The channel is so open to those kind of comments 😀 If you haven't already, I think you might find my video of Dublin to Belfast on The Enterprise a fun watch 😉 Dublin to Belfast - let's boldly go where I've not been before kzread.info/dash/bejne/mX2pzqqxica3ntY.html Thanks for watching this one 👍

River Shannon is they largest river in Ireland and uk 😊

@JohnnyHooverTravels

2 күн бұрын

@@Irish780 it certainly is a biggie! Check out my videos around Limerick when i get to see a lot more of it! Thanks for watching 👍

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@JohnnyHooverTravels

8 ай бұрын

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Pronunciation Tim’s: Ballina = Ball-in-a not Ba-lin-a 11:12

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Yep. I got that one wrong. Hope it didn't spoil the vid too much. I'm hoping less of these slip though, but some will I suppose. Thank you so much for watching and commenting. I really appreciate it.

@PanglossDr

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyHooverTravels The simple rule is that there is no stress unless there is a fada (long) accent on a vowel. Without accent vowels are short, with accent, aw, eh, ee, oh, oo. Hope that helps.

Highly recommend Galway, rivers and channels everywhere and a beautiful coastline. The pub, The King's Head, supposedly founded by King Charles I executioner is lovely inside but they serve expensive and mediocre food.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Yes Galway is indeed lovely and I managed to avoid the King's Head and drank lovely beer in the Salt House!

The original terminus for the Galway trains was the now closed Broadstone station, on the north side of Dublin. The trains travelled west to Mullingar on what would now be called the Sligo line.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Ah yes. I was watching a video by someone else that showed the now defunct platforms at Mullingar that curve away towards Athlone on that old line. Thanks for watching another!

@kieronwillans4038

11 ай бұрын

They also ran into Connolly station (Amiens Street ) via Mullingar before being transferred to Heuston and the route through Portarlington.

@davidpryle3935

11 ай бұрын

@@kieronwillans4038 Any idea when they transferred to that southerly route through Portarlington ? I know they left Broadside as far back as the 1930s.

@kieronwillans4038

11 ай бұрын

@davidpryle3935 Am not 100% sure, but the line between Mullingar and Athlone via Moate finally closed in the mid 1980s. I think the transfer was started in the 1970s.

@davidpryle3935

11 ай бұрын

@@kieronwillans4038 Amazingly CIE hung on to Broadstone station, and the track bed into it from Broombridge. They planned to reopen it, and run the Sligo trains, the maynooth suburban trains, the reopened line trains from Dunboyne and Navan, back into Broadstone. They were frustrated in this by the government overruling them, and awarding the old track bed to the new Luas line.

Is downtown Galway walkable from the station ???

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Yes. It certainly was for me. Walk across the square behind the station and you're pretty much right in it. Btw, thanks for watching 👍

Fantastic. Would live to explore beyond Dublin. I waw surprised at the rail ware, why are ae so expensive in comparison?

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

I think the rail fares are actually pretty reasonable. Especially if you buy in advance from the Irish Rail app. but yes, I'd urge you to explore outside Dublin. I really enjoyed this trip. So much so that I've just come back from Ireland doing some more trips (videos to come soon). Thanks you so much for watching and commenting.

@dct1

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyHooverTravels you're welcome! I best subscribe so I can see them 😁

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

@@dct1 indeed. Thank you. I have an Ireland playlist which contains the trips I made in 2022. And I will add the 2023 videos when they are released 👍

Does anyone know if, as of September of 2023, is there some sort of "snack bar" or other food service on this train from Dublin to Galway?

@JohnnyHooverTravels

10 ай бұрын

There may be, although I think catering is only coming back slowly, and not at all on some routes. Worth checking on the Irish Rail website www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/

@Sandwich4321

7 ай бұрын

not really, just go down to tesco before and get a meal deal

How are those 22000s going? They seem very reliable and reasonably comfortable if a bit noisy.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

7 ай бұрын

Yes they are a bit noisy but the interior is good, as is the ride. So I'd definitely give them a 👍 Thanks for watching 👍

Hello! Great video. Planning this same trip in Aug. Liverpool morning train to Holyhead, Stena line to Dublin arriving 5:30pm, then train to Galway. Planning to do all the same day as 1 big travel day. How long do we need to allow to get off the ferry on foot, with luggage, and make it to the Heuston station? Would taxi be fastest way to get from port to station? 2 adults/2 kids traveling. Any idea what immigration looks like on arrival and the amount of time to allow? Would it be crazy to think we could make a 6:30pm train to Galway? Appreciate any advice!

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

I think that you could maybe do the connection in 1 hour, but there will be too many variables to be sure of it. You can get flexible train tickets. Or cut yourselves some slack and book a later train and hopefully have plenty of time to eat at or near Heuston station, knowing you won't miss your train. For UK/Irish people we are in a common trade (effectively like Schengen) area, so immigration should be a breeze. If you have other passports then it may take longer.

@eshah1113

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyHooverTravels Thank you for your feedback! We will look into the flexible option or even the next train later. I agree there are too many variables, although we do move fairly fast as a family when under pressure, this is towards the end of our trip, so all bets are off! ;) Also knowing it will be right at 5:30-6pm and if it's anything like the US, that's rush hour in most cities, so I fear it could make things even tighter if there is a lot of traffic at that time of day. Thank you!

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

@@eshah1113 given that there's four of you, I guess a taxi may not be more expensive than using public transport. You get a bus connection from Dublin port to Connolly station and then you have to get the LUAS tram from Connolly to Heuston. That sounds fiddly for four people with luggage, and as you say, during a busy travel time in the city. Also August will be busy with tourists too. Enjoy your trip! Galway was lovely. I also enjoyed Limerick just as much (if not more). There's a handy (and cheap) train to Limerick that would make it an easy day out from Galway. There's a vid of that ride on the channel too!

@michaeljohndennis2231

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyHooverTravelsThis is good advice, as I’ve seen almost comical scenes when the Irish Ferries Ulysses docks in North Wall from Holyhead at 5.30 am with passengers from Galway, Ballina & Westport trying to get off the ship and out of the terminal as fast as possible, dashing across the City on the LUAS to make thier trains from Dublin Hueston - it’s no fun dashing for trains with heavy luggage

@michaeljohndennis2231

Жыл бұрын

@@eshah1113Bear in mind too that onward travel options from Dublin Port can be very limited and as the Stena should dock at 5.45 am (5.55 am for Irish Ferries) it should be faster on Stena - SailRail is now half the price of “coach and sail” which I used to use from Manchester (which now has a change of coach to the 871 at Birmingham since they stopped the 880 from Leeds/Manchester some time ago) - another option is a Bus Éireann/Transport for Ireland coach from Dublin Busaras to Galway, Westport or Ballina - I’d sooner use the (overnight) coach myself if it was not now so expensive, as it means I have an easier coach connection at Busaras to where my family lives in Rural Ireland and because the coach drives onto the ferry at Holyhead and drives straight off the ferry at Dublin port, directly to Busaras

How far is Dublin Airport from the station?+

@JohnnyHooverTravels

6 ай бұрын

Exeter to Dublin city centre - Fly then coach transfer to the city kzread.info/dash/bejne/hYuk29BmmtaZiZs.html In this video I fly into Dublin and transfer by coach to Heuston station. Just skip to the last 5 minutes or so from when I touch down in Dublin. Thanks for watching 👍

Johnny how often does this train route operate, thanks in advance

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

As far as I can tell there are about 9 trains per day in each direction. You can check on the Irish Rail website, but that's what I can see on their app. Thank you very much for watching and commenting 👍

@jacquelineross5453

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnnyHooverTravels It's my pleasure, thank you for the video, it was good to watch, an idea for a day out, most utubers don't show or explain how far the train station is from the town, there are missing our on a very important part of the journey for people who are older and travel alone💖💖

the mispronunciation of Ballina did throw me off guard 😅

@JohnnyHooverTravels

22 күн бұрын

Haha! Sorry. I'm famous for pronouncing things wrong! Thanks for watching 👍

How much does the ticket cost for your trip

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

If you book a little in advance the journey is currently being sold for €13,99. But the highest price is €15,99 so there's not much difference if you book ahead Thanks for watching 👍

Doing this same trip in about a week when visiting from the U.S. - are there places to put larger luggage items? I will be on an extended business trip which will make packing super light difficult!

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Yes, there are luggage racks too. If I don't show them on this video, then have a look at my Limerick to Dublin journey using the same type of train. At about 7:30 I show some racks.

Did the train have WC? We are planning to train from Dublin to Galway with our children, so we are trying to prepare. Thank you!

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Жыл бұрын

Yes. There are a number of toilets on the train. But you cannot be sure about catering, so make sure you bring on board what you need. If you book ahead with Irish Rail you should also be able to book the seats you prefer. Thanks for watching 👍

@yermanoffthetelly

Жыл бұрын

​@@JohnnyHooverTravels The catering trolley is only back on the Dublin - Cork and Dublin - Belfast services. There's a new catering tender out at the moment. It won't return to the other intercity services until 2024 (which is a joke 😠) so pick up your coffee/snacks before you go.

There is not one luggage trolley at Heuston station. If you are unable to carry your luggage, hard luck.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Ай бұрын

There are many stations without luggage trolleys. I'm sure if you have problems managing your luggage and you have accessibility issues you can prebook assistance... if you just have more luggage than you can carry, then maybe you just have too much luggage... 🤷‍♂️ Whatever your situation, may i say that I'm very pleased you watched the video. Thank you for that 👍

@plasticbucket

Ай бұрын

I arrived at Heuston two weeks ago. I had been travelling around Europe for a few weeks . I do have an accessibility problem across Europe I was assisted everywhere. Anyway I arrived at Heuston no trolley. I was told there had been no trolleys there for 3 years. I was travelling to Galway the assistance people who were supposed to be working that day had called in sick. Anyway the guy at the ticket desk locked up his position and carried my bags to the train. The thing is all this could have been avoided had there been a trolley there. Next time I travel I will have to bring somebody with me to assist. I just can't understand why they don't have trolleys there. If they are been stolen Tesco seem to have the solution the trolley wheels lock outside their stores.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

Ай бұрын

@@plasticbucket that is very annoying. I know I said "you can book assistance", but in a better world you should be able to move around without the need to prebook ie. In your case, a simple trolley would make you independent (which you obviously would prefer) and would actually make the railway have to do less for you (which, no doubt) they would prefer. Nice to hear the person at Galway helped you out 👍 I'm reminded of an interview with a wheelchair user when they opened the Elizabeth line in London. She said it made so many of her journeys step free. She no longer needed assistance and she felt empowered to just get out and travel whenever the need or the fancy took her. I am very fit for my age, but even when i eventually become less able, i would still like to enjoy the pleasure of public transport for many years. Thanks for your interest in the channel and for taking the time to explain your issues 👍

Theirs another great train route dublin to west port🚃🚞🚅🚅😊

@JohnnyHooverTravels

11 ай бұрын

Yes. I have to go back to Ireland again! Thanks for watching 👍

@gerarddeegan1164

11 ай бұрын

@@JohnnyHooverTravels 😁

@bidnow2946

8 ай бұрын

Any recommendations on a loop from Dublin to Westport then down to Cork over about a week, then back to Dublin? Are there travel agents who specialize in this or is everybody on their own?

@augustlorcan7986

22 күн бұрын

the bane of my existence

My mothers ancestors came from Tullamore, looking forward to having a chance to explore this part of Ireland just as soon as England’s mess is sorted out.

@JohnnyHooverTravels

11 ай бұрын

I'm not sure what "mess" would cause you to not be able to travel but I hope you can make the trip soon. It is a very beautiful and friendly country. Thank you for watching 👍

@lighthouse620

10 ай бұрын

If you're referring to brexit British nationals have had full residency privileges since the establishment of the Irish state you eejit common travel area hasntr changed

@bobsemple9341

9 ай бұрын

You're probably not Irish so don't speak to our history and issues

Mankinds inhumanity to humanity.

“Dreadful” lol

oy, no luxury this.