I am planning a short solo trip to Ireland before meeting up with family in Scotland. Currently planning on my 2 first days in Dublin, 1 full day in Belfast, and a split, travel day on a Friday. I am 24 with some travel experience interested in traditional music, history, and whisky, and will be traveling light.
I have heard that trains are packed full on Fridays after work, will I have issues making a booking if I take the train at 16:50? I have flexibility switching hostel bookings and travel, but would like to spend enough time in Dublin. I am also open to any recommendations in those two cities.