DUBLIN · IRELAND
Dublin’s best days out.
The 15 most booked train experiences, with prices, run times and who you reserve through. The ones worth an early start, and what each is actually like once you turn up.
Train from Dublin to Cork, kiss the Blarney Stone, then head to Cobh Heritage Centre for Titanic-era stories and return by rail.
Most Popular“Go to Castle first when at Blarney. It gets very crowded. Well worth it. Guide was wonderful and helpful.”
Dublin to Northern Ireland by rail and coach for Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle photos, and optional Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge.
“The description of this tour was a bit vague. First off the description says it is a 13 hour tour , which is a long day to begin with, but in total ours was about 15 hours. The first and last 2.5 hours are on a commuter rail without much scenery (no scenery on the…”
Dublin to the Ring of Kerry by train and coach, with Lakes of Killarney, photo stops, and a sheepdog demo. Long day, big views.
“The trains and busses were perfectly timed. The scenery was stunning and the lunch was good. Definitely recommend.”
A 3-day rail-and-coach loop from Dublin featuring Blarney Castle, Cobh, Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, and Galway, plus 2 B&B nights.
“We had a great time. I would highly recommend this tour, it's an ambitious itinerary but it gives you the opportunity to see a lot. Our tour guide Bob was simply delightful! Thanks Bob for all of your insight and expertise.”
A high-speed rail-and-coach day trip hitting Limerick, Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Galway Bay.
“Norman our guide was fantastic in looking after everyone, keeping us informed, giving great directions and was a wealth of knowledge. The tour was wonderful and covered a wide area of Ireland. The castle and the village were so good. Great experience, worth the fee.”
Dublin to Killarney by train, then a guided Ring of Kerry day: Dingle Bay, Carrauntoohil, Moll’s Gap, Ladies View, Lakes of Killarney.
“This tour was an amazing day full of incredible sights and experiences! The countryside was so majestic with its beautiful rugged landscape! The train ride was smooth and comfortable but since we traveled on a Thursday night on the return, it was a totally packed commute. The tour guides and coach driver, made for a…”
Dublin rail to Galway, then a short scenic flight to Inis Mór for Dún Aonghusa, Seven Churches, and free time in Galway.
“We enjoyed our trip! The coach driver at Inis Mo'r was amazing! He was very knowledgeable, ,as he was raised on the island!”
Dublin to Connemara by rail and coach with picture-book coastal roads, Kylemore Abbey, and a guided day loop through Galway Bay.
“The views were awesome but the trip seemed like forever! Our guide was very knowledgeable but never took a minutes break in speaking that got to be a bit much but don’t want to take away from his knowledge and life experiences as he is fantastic.”
4 days of rail and coach touring from Dublin with Blarney, Ring of Kerry, Dingle, Cliffs of Moher, Burren, and Galway Bay.
“My wife and I spent 4 days in western Ireland, what a great time. The tour guides were great, informative, good humor and the sites they showed us made this a remarkable & unforgettable trip. Kilarney was a wonderful town to walk around it and be part of, we even went to see a Galic…”
Rail-and-coach tour from Dublin covering Cork, Kerry, Galway, Connemara, the Aran Islands, and Belfast with included rail, hotels, and major sights.
“Covered a great deal of Ireland with knowledgeable guides. The bus drivers and tour guides were very good as a whole.”
Two-day rail and coach loop from Dublin to Limerick, the Cliffs of Moher, Galway, and Connemara with a guided overnight in Galway.
“The Irish Rail tour guides & local guides provided an authentic experience about Irish history & the lives of people through the centuries in Galway & County Clare The Conamurra trip was replaced with a ferry tour with very little fuss to one of the three Aran Islands. John O’ Connell provided an Irish commentary…”
Two days by rail to Belfast and back, with Hop-on Hop-off, Titanic Belfast, Game of Thrones filming stops, and Giant’s Causeway.
“The few stops were good but the causeway is the main attraction. We were lucky enough to have a tour guide/driver who i was informative, funny and engaging”
Train from Dublin to Belfast plus Antrim Coast highlights, Giant’s Causeway, and Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge on a guided 2-day small-group trip.
“Great tour, cold and wet at the causeway. Not fun. Rained all day, our tour guide Ray was wonderful.”
2-day rail-and-coach tour from Dublin to Bunratty, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, and Galway Bay, plus a medieval banquet.
“This was a wonderful trip that included a castle and the Cliffs of Moher. My daughter took our 13 year old granddaughter and her best friend. Reviews of this trip were excellent and it lived up to its reputation. They loved Ireland and this was a good way to see the west coast without having…”
2-day rail and coach tour from Dublin to Killarney and the Ring of Kerry, with overnight stay, big views, and Bog Village Museum stops.
“This is the best way to see this beautiful country! We started the tour with Norman, who was truly the best introduction to the Irish railway system. You could see immediately how passionate he is about his job and the culture. Then, our tour guide in Kerry, John, was both knowledgable and thoughtful. Both Norman…”
From the city’s pubs and museums to the Cliffs of Moher and the Causeway coast, every day out worth the early start.
