Dublin to Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway Day Trip by Rail
by Railtours Ireland First Class Day Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€323.04Overview
This full-day trip lasts about 15 hours and combines travel by train and coach starting from Dublin Heuston Station. A qualified driver-guide accompanies the group on coaches, and a host is available on the trains. The journey begins with a train departure at 7 AM sharp after check-in by 6:40 AM near the Customer Service Desk at Heuston Station. The first main stop is Bunratty Castle and Folk Park near Limerick. This 15th-century castle, completed in 1425 and restored after a period of neglect, is surrounded by a folk park featuring buildings relocated and rebuilt from various sites in the region. Visitors have about 90 minutes here. Next, the tour travels to the Cliffs of Moher, some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, where participants have two hours of free time. Following this, the coach takes the coastal road toward Galway, passing through The Burren national park. Here, the landscape consists of a unique limestone terrain known for its diverse plant life. The trip includes a short stop for photos along this route. The final stop is Eyre Square in Galway, allowing about one hour of free time for shopping, dinner, or exploring depending on traffic conditions. All admission fees, reserved train seats, and information materials are included. Participants should note there is no hotel pickup or drop-off, and food or drinks are not included unless specified.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
After arriving in Limerick, the group visits Bunratty Castle. Built in 1425, the castle was restored after years of neglect. The adjacent folk park contains buildings that were dismantled from other locations in the region and rebuilt here, including a recreated village. Visitors spend about 90 minutes exploring the site.
90 min
Cliffs of Moher
Participants have two hours of free time at the Cliffs of Moher, known as some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe.
120 min
The Burren
Traveling along the coast road toward Galway, the coach passes through The Burren national park. This area features a distinctive limestone landscape and diverse plant life. There is a short stop for photographs as time allows.
Eyre Square
Upon arrival in Galway, there is about one hour of free time at Eyre Square to shop, eat, or explore, subject to traffic conditions.
60 min
Meeting point
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!
End point
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!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Dublin to Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway Day Trip by Rail
by Railtours Ireland First Class Day Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€323.04Overview
This full-day trip lasts about 15 hours and combines travel by train and coach starting from Dublin Heuston Station. A qualified driver-guide accompanies the group on coaches, and a host is available on the trains. The journey begins with a train departure at 7 AM sharp after check-in by 6:40 AM near the Customer Service Desk at Heuston Station. The first main stop is Bunratty Castle and Folk Park near Limerick. This 15th-century castle, completed in 1425 and restored after a period of neglect, is surrounded by a folk park featuring buildings relocated and rebuilt from various sites in the region. Visitors have about 90 minutes here. Next, the tour travels to the Cliffs of Moher, some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, where participants have two hours of free time. Following this, the coach takes the coastal road toward Galway, passing through The Burren national park. Here, the landscape consists of a unique limestone terrain known for its diverse plant life. The trip includes a short stop for photos along this route. The final stop is Eyre Square in Galway, allowing about one hour of free time for shopping, dinner, or exploring depending on traffic conditions. All admission fees, reserved train seats, and information materials are included. Participants should note there is no hotel pickup or drop-off, and food or drinks are not included unless specified.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bunratty Castle and Folk Park
After arriving in Limerick, the group visits Bunratty Castle. Built in 1425, the castle was restored after years of neglect. The adjacent folk park contains buildings that were dismantled from other locations in the region and rebuilt here, including a recreated village. Visitors spend about 90 minutes exploring the site.
90 min
Cliffs of Moher
Participants have two hours of free time at the Cliffs of Moher, known as some of the highest sea cliffs in Europe.
120 min
The Burren
Traveling along the coast road toward Galway, the coach passes through The Burren national park. This area features a distinctive limestone landscape and diverse plant life. There is a short stop for photographs as time allows.
Eyre Square
Upon arrival in Galway, there is about one hour of free time at Eyre Square to shop, eat, or explore, subject to traffic conditions.
60 min
Meeting point
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!
End point
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!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.