Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway Bay Rail Tour from Dublin
Overview
Explore Ireland's west coast highlights on a coach and rail day trip from Dublin to the wild Cliffs of Moher, the Burren and picturesque Galway Bay.
Inclusions
- Host on trains
- Information pack
- Reserved seats on trains
- Qualified driver-guide on coaches
- All travel by rail and coach from Dublin Heuston Station
- Entry/Admission - Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
- Entry/Admission - Cliffs of Moher
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Bunratty West, Bunratty Ireland
After arriving to Limerick, we head out to Bunratty Castle. The castle was completed in 1425 and, after many years of neglect, has been restored to its former glory. There is a folk park here and many of the buildings – including the village – were dismantled at various locations in the region and rebuilt, brick by brick, at their present location.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Cliffs of Moher, Lislorkan North, Liscannor Ireland
Enjoy some free time at the Cliffs of Moher - among some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: The Burren House Farm County Clare, Ireland Ireland
From the Cliffs of Moher, we take the coast road for much of the way to Galway, with time for photos along The Burren. This is a national park and the word Burren comes from the Irish Language and means ‘rocky place’. It is a unique lunar landscape of limestone. Today the Burren is noted for its diverse flora with few parallels elsewhere in Ireland or, indeed, Europe. As time permits, we will make a short stop here for photographs.
Stop At: American House Eyre Square, Galway H91 PHK1 Ireland
Traffic dependent, there will be some free time upon your arrival in Galway to get some dinner and look at some shops, etc.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Bunratty West, Bunratty Ireland
After arriving to Limerick, we head out to Bunratty Castle. The castle was completed in 1425 and, after many years of neglect, has been restored to its former glory. There is a folk park here and many of the buildings – including the village – were dismantled at various locations in the region and rebuilt, brick by brick, at their present location.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Cliffs of Moher, Lislorkan North, Liscannor Ireland
Enjoy some free time at the Cliffs of Moher - among some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: The Burren House Farm County Clare, Ireland Ireland
From the Cliffs of Moher, we take the coast road for much of the way to Galway, with time for photos along The Burren. This is a national park and the word Burren comes from the Irish Language and means ‘rocky place’. It is a unique lunar landscape of limestone. Today the Burren is noted for its diverse flora with few parallels elsewhere in Ireland or, indeed, Europe. As time permits, we will make a short stop here for photographs.
Stop At: American House Eyre Square, Galway H91 PHK1 Ireland
Traffic dependent, there will be some free time upon your arrival in Galway to get some dinner and look at some shops, etc.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- This tour offers stops en route for photographs, shopping, etc.
- Due to operational reasons it may, on occasion, be necessary to alter certain itineraries.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children U16 cannot book independently. They must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
- Service animals allowed
- Check in is 20 minutes prior to the departure time.
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- WHEELCHAIR POLICY: Railtours Ireland First Class ltd very successfully offers hosted railtours for the independent traveller. Our tours are a combination of train and luxury coach and include a moderate level of physical activity, such as short walks to meeting points etc. Unfortunately even the most modern luxury coaches (buses) are not wheelchair friendly, thus our tours are not suitable for those with mobility issues, and regretfully walkers, wheelchairs and mobility scooters cannot be accommodated on our tours.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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September 2023
John was AMAZING!!! Very efficient and organized! Expert at Ireland history and wonderful traveling guide! Always felt very safe and taken care of.
John was AMAZING!!! Very efficient and organized! Expert at Ireland history and wonderful traveling guide! Always felt very safe and taken care of.katelynxk
September 2023
So happy we included this day trip on our Dublin vacation. Thanks to this tour, I felt like we experienced so much more of Irish culture than we otherwise would have (so I didn’t feel guilty about spending the rest of our trip drinking in pubs ;) ). Also our guide was wonderful and kept us infor...
So happy we included this day trip on our Dublin vacation. Thanks to this tour, I felt like we experienced so much more of Irish culture than we otherwise would have (so I didn’t feel guilty about spending the rest of our trip drinking in pubs ;) ). Also our guide was wonderful and kept us informed and entertained all day longpeterpW7592SS
September 2023
It was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. The Irish Rail staff, as well as the bus tour guides were very accommodating and helpful. I would not hesitate to use this tour company again in the future.
It was a wonderful experience from beginning to end. The Irish Rail staff, as well as the bus tour guides were very accommodating and helpful. I would not hesitate to use this tour company again in the future.Janice_B
September 2023
My husband and I had such an enjoyable time on the trip. It was a long day, but we loved the sights.
My husband and I had such an enjoyable time on the trip. It was a long day, but we loved the sights.Kai L
September 2023
John Todd was a wonderful tour guide! He kept us entertained, informed, and safe :) The train and bus were comfortable. If we did it again we’d want more time in Galway City. It probably deserves its own tour.
John Todd was a wonderful tour guide! He kept us entertained, informed, and safe :) The train and bus were comfortable. If we did it again we’d want more time in Galway City. It probably deserves its own tour.Ken_C
September 2023
The Cliffs of Moher were absolutely stunning! We are a family of six so being on the train and bus that long was a trial but absolutely worth it. Bernatty Castle was also one of our most favorite places. It is one of the best castles in Ireland and you will be glad you went there. They don't give...
The Cliffs of Moher were absolutely stunning! We are a family of six so being on the train and bus that long was a trial but absolutely worth it. Bernatty Castle was also one of our most favorite places. It is one of the best castles in Ireland and you will be glad you went there. They don't give you enough time there though so that's a bummer. You'll have enough time to tour the castle and then a little bit of the grounds. We also misunderstood our tour guide (although it is still English, for us Americans, it is still hard for us to understand everything) and delayed our tour. We felt terrible but the tour guide was super forgiving and kind to us (John I think was his name). He did a great job and we were lucky to have him.