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Eurail Pass Benefits in Ireland
If your Eurail Pass is valid in Ireland, you can get discounts on ferry crossings to France and England.
To take advantage of these offers just show your Eurail Pass or contact the company, that offers the benefit, directly. Free travel offers are only valid during travel days, whereas other benefits apply during the entire validity of your Eurail Pass.
Transport

Set sail with Irish Ferries
Eurail pass holders receive a 30% discount on foot passenger fares on the routes:
- Rosslare – Pembroke (Wales)
- Dublin Ferryport – Holyhead (Wales)
- Rosslare – Roscoff (France) (May to September, no daily sailings, reservation is compulsory)
- Rosslare – Cherbourg (France) (February to December, no daily sailings, reservation is compulsory)
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How to get the offer:
In order to claim the reduction please make your booking online at the Irish Ferries website and pay in full - then, to claim back the discount, e-mail your booking reference number and your Eurail Pass cover number to bookings@irishferries.com. Do this at least 5 days before your outward travel date. The amount of the discount will be refunded to the credit card that you paid for your ticket with.
For any additional information you can contact Irish Ferries directly:
- Ireland: +353 (0)818 300 400
- France: +33 (0)233 234 444 or +33 (0)170 720 326 (French speaking)
You may be asked to show your Eurail Pass when you check in for the sailing.
Additional charges:
Cabin accommodation is available at an extra charge.

Cross the Irish Sea with Stena Line
Eurail Pass holders receive up to 30% discount on foot passenger fares on the routes:
Belfast – Liverpool (England)
Belfast – Cairnryan (Scotland)
Rosslare – Fishguard (Wales)
Dublin Port – Holyhead (Wales)
Rosslare – Cherbourg (France)
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How to get the offer:
Discounted tickets can be booked online at the Stena Line website (use the code EURAIL) or purchased at the port on presentation of your Eurail Pass. For more information check the Stena Line website.
Accommodation

Stay in Dublin at Avalon House
As a member of Europe's Famous Hostels, Avalon House in Dublin offers Eurail Pass holders a 10% discount on advance bookings. Enjoy a friendly hostel atmosphere while staying close to Dublin’s main attractions!
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How to get the offer:
To claim your 10% discount
Make your booking in advance, through Europe’s Famous Hostels Website (famoushostels.com).
Present your hostel booking confirmation email and Eurail Pass when checking in at the hostel.

Enjoy a discounted stay at Generator
Eurail Pass holders get a 20% discount at a Generator in Dublin. The discount is applicable to their “Best Available Rate” via this website and is also relevant for the food & beverages.
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How to redeem the offer:
The discount is bookable via this website. Just use the promo code EURAIL20 within the reservation process.
- Food & Beverage discount is redeemable by showing your Pass at the restaurant or bar.
For more information:
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Change of currency
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