Sustainable Dublin to Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway by Rail

Discover the gems of Ireland’s western coastline with a day tour on coach and rail from Dublin. Visit the rugged Cliffs of Moher, the unique Burren terrain, and the scenic Galway Bay.

Duration: 15 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.
  • Cliffs of Moher - Enjoy some free time at the Cliffs of Moher - among some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe.
  • The 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.
What's Included
  • Experienced driver-guide on coaches
  • Comprehensive information pack
  • Guaranteed reserved seats on trains
  • Dedicated host on trains
  • All transportation from Dublin Heuston Station by rail and coach
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
  • 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.
Location
Dublin Heuston
Check in is 20 minutes prior to the departure time (6:40AM). 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!
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Bajalinda
Sep 5, 2024
Cliff if Mohr - We had a great family day. Our tour guide John T, was awesome. He had a wealth of knowledge, good humour and helped u s throughout the day. He and our driver, Tony were a great team. I would totally recommend this tour!
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Tour614388
Sep 5, 2024
Day trip to Cliffs of Mohr - John T was very knowledgeable and was a good guide. Provided insights to all the stops and ensured we were taken care of. I highly
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Doran_w
Sep 2, 2024
What a great tour! - Each stop was enjoyable, and our tour guide Brian did a great job narrating our journey. We got a great taste of the history and the natural wonder of Ireland in just one day. We had plenty of time at each stop and did not feel rushed at all. Both the train and coach transportation were on-time and comfortable.
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David_b
Aug 27, 2024
Amazing - John Todd was an amazing guide. Highly recommend. The kids enjoyed the day as well. Our son got a little motion sick on the long bus ride but John went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and well taken care of.
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E2454jqjamesm
Aug 24, 2024
John Todd is the best! - We took the day tour hosted by John Todd and you won't find a more knowledgeable and helpful guide. The stops allowed enough time to visit each site adequately and logistics were seen to in every respect. During the bus rides John gave us in depth lectures on the local history in an easily understood delivery. Victor the bus driver was very good and got us to all points on-time. A top shelf tour all round!
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Amanda_m
Aug 24, 2024
Tour of Bunratty Castle and Cliff of Mohers - Wonderful day trip on Railtours Ireland. John Todd our tour guide comforted our anxiety of where to go and what to do throughout the whole trip. His historical knowledge was my favorite. Absolutely loved all the information he provided about Ireland. I wish we had time to go on another tour with John Todd. Victor our bus driver was wonderful also. A great day in Ireland . 5 stars for John Todd.
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Mzebrower
Aug 23, 2024
Cliffs of moher with rail tours Ireland - David was our tour guide. Great trip. He was very knowledgeable about the area we visited and informative about Ireland. It was a long day but that was expected. We had the right amount at time at the cliffs and Gallaway.
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B1807fmliamm
Aug 12, 2024
5 star experience - David C. made this amazing trip even more enjoyable; he was friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and made sure to stop and chat with every single member of the group on the train ride back into Dublin at the end of the night. Irish hospitality at its finest! While our main reason for booking was to see the Cliffs, the other stops really exceeded our expectations and we were so glad we chose this tour.
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Elisa_g
Aug 12, 2024
Fabulous Experience on a bad weather day! - Our tour guide, John, was perfect. He was informative, punctual, and engaging. He kept us informed at every stage. Even though the weather was terrible for our day, we had a good time and learned a lot! Would recommend this tour company to anyone!
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607katyaf
Aug 8, 2024
A lovely day trip from Dublin - It was a good itinerary, very well organized, and we enjoyed the tidbits of history and anecdotes about each area we passed or visited. John, our tour guide, was knowledgeable, personable, and easy going. He also has recommendation for food and things to see when we were out and about. The weather took a turn and we did not see the Cliff of Moher very well, but it was the only wrinkle in an otherwise very pleasant outing!
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