Dublin to Cliffs of Moher Rail Tour: Castle & Ring of Kerry
Three days linking Ireland's castle gardens, mountain passes and sea cliffs by train and coach
A 3-day rail and coach tour from Dublin visiting Blarney Castle, the Ring of Kerry, and the Cliffs of Moher, with two nights in Killarney B&B accommodation and full Irish breakfast. Day one takes you through Cork to Blarney Castle and the Cobh Heritage Centre; day two circles the Ring of Kerry and MacGillycuddy Reeks; day three runs through the Burren to the Cliffs of Moher before returning to Galway by train.
Step-by-step itinerary
Day 1: Dublin to Cork and Cobh visit
- Arrive in Cork at 09:35
- Coach tour through Cork City to Blarney Village
- Visit Blarney Castle and gardens
- Kiss the Blarney Stone
- Shopping and lunch at Blarney Village
- Depart Blarney at 13:30 for Cobh
- Visit St Colman’s Cathedral in Cobh
- Walk along sea front to Cobh Heritage Centre
- Explore Queenstown Story and Titanic exhibits
- Depart Cobh at 16:15 for Mallow
- Overnight at Killarney B&B
Day 2: Ring of Kerry tour
- Breakfast at Killarney B&B
- Collect from accommodation at 09:45
- Tour the Ring of Kerry with stops
- See MacGillycuddy Reeks and Carrantuohill
- Pass through Glenbeigh, Waterville, Sneem
- Visit Ladies View and Lakes of Killarney
- Return to accommodation in Killarney
- Overnight at Killarney B&B
Day 3: Cliffs of Moher and Galway Bay
- Breakfast at Killarney B&B
- Transfer to Limerick City early morning
- Brief city tour of Limerick
- Visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
- Tea stop at Bunratty Folk Park
- Lunch stop at O’Connor’s Pub in Doolin
- Visit Cliffs of Moher
- Drive along coast road to The Burren
- Photo stop at The Burren
- Pass Ballyvaughan and Kinvara villages
- Arrive at Galway Station after 17:00
- Present ticket and board reserved train seats
What’s included
- Qualified driver-guide on coaches.
- entry to Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre.
- information pack.
- reserved seats on trains.
- host on trains.
- all travel by rail and coach from Dublin Heuston Station.
- two nights' accommodation in a B&B including full Irish breakfast.
- entry to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park.
- entry to Cobh Heritage Centre.
- Monday 07:00
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Three-day Irish tour from Dublin through Cork, Blarney Castle and the Ring of Kerry to the Cliffs of Moher, with rail and coach travel, B&B stays and visitor centre access.
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The experience
The tour departs Dublin Heuston Station and arrives in Cork at 09:35, where a coach takes you through Cork City to Blarney Village. You'll have time to kiss the Blarney Stone in the castle gardens (said to bestow the gift of eloquence), and to shop and eat lunch before departing at 13:30 for Cobh. There you visit St Colman's Cathedral and the Cobh Heritage Centre, housed in a restored Victorian railway station and transatlantic terminal. Entry is included. The centre tells the story of Queenstown (Cobh's former name), the Titanic's final port of call, the Great Famine, and Irish emigration. You return to Killarney for the night.
Day two is the Ring of Kerry loop. Collected from your B&B at 09:45, you travel a circuit that runs through the MacGillycuddy Reeks, Ireland's highest mountains, and passes Carrantuohill (1,041 metres), the country's tallest peak. The route winds through the passes and valleys along Dingle Bay and Kenmare Bay, stopping in villages like Glenbeigh, Waterville and Sneem. You return via Ladies View, the Lakes of Killarney and the Oakwoods of Killarney National Park, arriving back at your accommodation in the evening.
Day three begins with a transfer to Limerick, where you join the coach for a brief city tour and then Bunratty Castle. Admission and a ramble through the folk park are included. After lunch at O'Connor's Pub in Doolin, you reach the Cliffs of Moher, among Western Europe's highest sea cliffs, with time to explore the visitor centre. The coast road then takes you through the Burren, a national park noted for its rocky terrain and diverse flora, with a photo stop as time allows. You pass the coastal villages of Ballyvaughan and Kinvara before arriving in Galway around 17:00, where you board the train back to Dublin with reserved seats and a host on board.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years); Infant (under 5).
What is the Blarney Stone and why do people kiss it?
The Blarney Stone sits in Blarney Castle and is said to bestow the gift of eternal eloquence on those who kiss it. You'll have time during the first day to visit the castle gardens and kiss the stone yourself.
How much time do you spend at the Cliffs of Moher?
The Cliffs of Moher are the main stop on day three, with plenty of time to visit Ireland's second most popular tourist attraction and explore the visitor centre, whose entry is included in the tour.
What happens on the Ring of Kerry day?
Day two circles the Ring of Kerry with multiple stops for morning tea, lunch and photos. The route passes through MacGillycuddy Reeks and its passes and valleys, runs along Dingle Bay and Kenmare Bay, and includes villages like Glenbeigh, Waterville and Sneem before returning via Ladies View and Killarney National Park.
Where do you stay overnight?
You stay two nights in a Killarney B&B with full Irish breakfast included. If you're booking a double occupancy room, you can specify in special requirements whether you prefer a double or twin-bed room, subject to availability.
What is included in the tour price?
The tour includes all travel by rail and coach from Dublin Heuston Station, two nights' B&B accommodation with full Irish breakfast, entry to the Cliffs of Moher Visitor Centre, entry to Bunratty Castle and its folk park, entry to the Cobh Heritage Centre, reserved seats on trains, and a qualified driver-guide on coaches and a host on trains.
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Dublin to Cliffs of Moher Rail Tour: Castle & Ring of Kerry
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