15 hours
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Overview
Depart from Dublin Heuston Station in the early morning on your train to Limerick, and enjoy breakfast on board (own expense) while taking in Ireland’s lush central landscape. Upon arriving in the ancient city of Limerick, enjoy a tour of this city that was once the key settlement for Vikings in Ireland, and is more recently known as the setting of Frank McCourt’s harrowing memoir Angela's Ashes.
Following this rich bit of history, board your northbound coach to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park. Explore the fine medieval castle, complete with 15th- and 16th-century furnishings, tapestries and traditional works of art. Then tour Folk Park for a taste of Irish village life at the turn of the 20th century, including a schoolhouse, post office, doctor’s office and more.
Next up, take a break for a traditional Irish pub lunch (own expense) at Gus O’Connor’s Pub in Doolin, where you’ll enjoy a steamy bowl of seafood chowder or some crispy fish and chips with a cup of tea (or a pint of Guinness). Then head for the Cliffs of Moher, one of Ireland’s most famous natural sites.
After a stroll along the cliffs, sit back for a scenic drive along the rocky coastal edge of the Burren and Galway Bay before arriving in Galway. Depending on what time you get to Galway, you may have time for a quick walk through the cobbled streets before catching your evening train back to Dublin. Have a leisurely dinner aboard (own expense) before returning to the train station.
Operated by
Railtours Ireland First Class
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Fabulous tour
Brian B, Mar 2025
It’s a long day, but worth the trip! Lots of incredible scenery, not just the cliffs of Moher. Norman our tour guide knew the area extremely well and there was plenty of time to explore the cliffs. We were fortunate to have beautiful weather and we met lots of very friendly folks on the tour with us. If I were to do it again, I’d spend a lot less time in Bunratty castle and more time in the reconstructed 20th century village.
Amazing!
KATHI_S, Mar 2025
Andrew our tour guide was amazing and very knowledgeable. The whole day was well planned out. If you have the opportunity to do this you won’t be disappointed. I suggest to request Andrew for his wit and personality. We would definitely do this tour again.
Our guide was great and...
Ben_D, Mar 2025
Our guide was great and very informative throughout our trip. “Stormin Norman gets five stars! Would highly recommended.
Dublin to Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay
vgong0323, Feb 2025
We met our guide at Dublin Heuston station, then took the train to Limerick (transferred trains at Limerick Junction). At Limerick we transferred to motorcoach. First stop was Bunratty Castle, followed by Cliffs of Moher, then lastly a drive-through of Galway Bay, taking the train back to Dublin from Galway. It was a great tour...you get to learn a lot about Bunratty Castle (make sure to visit the dungeon first). Cliffs of Moher is a must-see for anyone visiting Ireland, but also spend some time in the visitor's center to get some background info. Tour guide John Todd was very knowledgeable, giving us a behind-the-scenes of the areas we drove through, pointing out historic structures along the way and the people behind them. Truly a tour to remember.
Itinerary
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
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.
2 hoursAdmission IncludedCliffs of Moher
Enjoy some free time at the Cliffs of Moher - among some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe.
2 hoursAdmission IncludedThe Burren
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.
Eyre Square
Traffic dependent, there will be some free time upon your arrival in Galway to get some dinner and look at some shops, etc.
1 hour
Location
Address
Heuston Station Saint John's Road West, Saint James' (part of Phoenix Park), Dublin, Ireland
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Qualified driver-guide on coaches
- Information pack
- Reserved seats on trains
- Host on trains
- All travel by rail and coach from Dublin Heuston Station
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check in at 6:40AM! Train departs at 7am & it does not wait. Our yellow check-in stand is located close to the Customer Service Desk at Heuston Station where our representative will be waiting for you in their BRIGHT yellow jacket!
- Due to operational reasons it may, on occasion, be necessary to alter certain itineraries.
- Children U16 cannot book independently. They must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
- 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 tour offers stops en route for photographs, shopping, etc.
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.