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Translink lays on additional Rail and Bus services for Rugby fans

7 November 2006

Translink has advised rugby fans travelling to Dublin to support the Irish team at its international matches this month to ‘get on the ball’ regarding their travel plans.

In addition to the timetabled cross border Enterprise and bus services, NI Railways will operate a further three special services provided by the new C3k trains, and Ulsterbus Tours will also operate a dedicated luxury Coach service.

In the first of three Rugby International fixtures this month Ireland will face South Africa this Saturday 11th November, before going head to head with Australia on Sunday 19th November and the Pacific Islands on Sunday 26th November.

Rail, and for the first time coach tickets for these special services to all three international clashes are available now online at www.translink.co.uk.

Alternatively, rail tickets can be purchased at Belfast Central, Lisburn, Lurgan, Portadown and Newry stations.

“Tickets for the special rail and coach services will be sold on a first come first served basis so we are advising passengers to book early to avoid disappointment”, explained Translink Marketing Executive, Ciaran Rogan.

Rail Promotional Day Return fares to Dublin will only be available on the special rugby services and not on scheduled Enterprise services on the same dates.

For further travel information passengers can contact Translink’s Call Centre on 028 9066 6630 or click www.translink.co.uk.

Timetables & Fares for Special Rugby Services 11th November 2006

Special Services					Return Fare *
Special Services					Adult	Child**	Family***
Belfast Central	Dep	11.05	12.05	12.35	Ł27.00	Ł13.50	Ł67.50
Lisburn	Dep	11.18	12.18	12.51	Ł26.00	Ł13.00	Ł65.00
Lurgan	Dep	11.32	12.32	13.05	Ł23.00	Ł11.50	Ł57.50
Portadown	Dep	11.40	12.40	13.13	Ł21.50	Ł10.75	Ł54.00
Newry	Dep	11.58	12.58	13.33	Ł19.00	Ł9.50	Ł47.50
Dublin Connolly	Arr	13.25	14.15	14.45

* plus online p&p charge of Ł1.50

** Under 16 years

*** Family tickets valid for 2 adults and 4 children available from stations only (not online)

Return services will depart Dublin Connolly at 19.18, 19.55 and 20.20 respectively.

Booking online - A ticket and boarding card will be posted by first class, recorded delivery, next working day. Passengers should allow three working days to ensure tickets and cards are received in time.

Coach

Departure Station
Europa Bus Station Belfast	Dep	12.30
Charles Hurst Garage Sprucefield	Dep	13.00
War Memorial Banbridge	Dep	13.30
Soho Island Bus Station Newry	Dep	14.00
Lansdowne Road	Arr	16.00