# Next Train Ireland

> Get train times easily and quickly for any station in Ireland!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nextTrain](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nextTrain)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.nextTrain`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Stephen McBride
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 87,884
- **Version:** 4.4.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-01
- **First published:** 2010-06-01
- **Publisher country:** IE
- **Size:** 13 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nextTrain)
- **Website:** [https://stephenmcbride.ie](https://stephenmcbride.ie/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://stephenmcbride.github.io/privacy\_policy\_next\_train](https://stephenmcbride.github.io/privacy_policy_next_train)

## Description

Next Train Ireland is a sleek and user-friendly Chrome extension designed to provide quick and reliable train times for any station across Ireland. Featuring a modern interface that aligns with Material Design principles, this extension offers a comprehensive journey planner that details itineraries between two stations, enabling users to plan their trips effectively.

In addition to fast real-time station lookups and detailed train information, Next Train Ireland supports Android Wear for convenient access. Users can also stay updated with the latest travel news directly from Irish Rail's Twitter feed. Please note, this extension is unofficial and not affiliated with Irish Rail.

## Rankings

- #235,339 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Next Train Ireland for its simplicity, ease of use, accuracy, and convenience for daily commuting. However, recent app updates have introduced significant issues, including frequent crashes on startup, incorrect train timings that have affected travel plans, and a non-functional news feed. Users also highlight difficulties due to limited station name options and some route inaccuracies. Despite these problems, many find the app valuable and hope for prompt fixes to restore its reliability.

### Pros

- Simple and easy to use interface
- Accurate and reliable in providing train times (prior to recent issues)
- Provides quick access to train times and travel information
- Includes useful features like dark mode
- Regularly used by daily commuters and appreciated for its convenience

### Cons

- Recent frequent crashing issues, especially on app startup
- Incorrect or outdated train times leading to missed trains
- News feed function not loading for several months
- Limited station name input options causing difficulty accessing train times
- Some inaccuracies in route information, e.g., showing non-existent train routes

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nextTrain)