Bunratty, Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Rail Tour from Dublin

  • From Dublin
  • 15 hours
  • Run by Railtours Ireland

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The day, stop by stop

  1. Start

    Dublin Heuston to Limerick

    Check in by 6:40 am for the 7:00 am train, with reserved seats and a host on board.

  2. Stop 2

    Bunratty Castle & Folk Park

    About 90 minutes at the 15th-century castle and its folk park, with admission included.

  3. Stop 3

    Cliffs of Moher

    Around two hours of free time at the cliffs.

  4. Stop 4

    The Burren

    Coach along the coast road through the Burren, with a short photo stop if time allows.

  5. Last stop

    Galway

    Around an hour of free time for dinner or shopping, traffic permitting, before the trip back to Dublin.

A long day by train and coach from Dublin Heuston: Bunratty Castle, two hours at the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren coast road and free time in Galway.

About this tour

Railtours Ireland First Class runs this 15-hour hosted day trip from Dublin that mixes reserved train seats with a guided coach tour of the west. It starts early: check in at Heuston Station by 6:40 am for the 7:00 am train, which doesn't wait.

From Limerick the coach takes you to Bunratty Castle, completed in 1425 and since restored, and its folk park of rebuilt village buildings, with around 90 minutes there and admission included.

Next comes about two hours of free time at the Cliffs of Moher, then the coast road through the Burren's limestone landscape with a photo stop if time allows. The day ends with around an hour in Galway for dinner or shopping, traffic permitting, before the journey back to Dublin.

FAQs

What time do I need to be at Heuston Station?

Check in by 6:40 am at the yellow Railtours Ireland stand near the Customer Service Desk. The train leaves at 7:00 am and won't wait for late arrivals.

Are entry fees included?

Yes, admission fees are included. The itinerary marks entry as included for both Bunratty Castle and the Cliffs of Moher.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

No. Irish trains are wheelchair friendly, but the coaches aren't, so walkers, wheelchairs and mobility scooters can't be accommodated.

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