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Ireland's West Coast: Cliffs of Moher & Galway
4.6
1,187 Ratings
Dublin Heuston
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.
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:
24 hours
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…
- 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
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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
- Qualified driver-guide on coaches
- Information pack
- Admission fees
- Reserved seats on trains
- Host on trains
- All travel by rail and coach from Dublin Heuston Station
- Qualified driver-guide on coaches
- Information pack
- Admission fees
- Reserved seats on trains
- Host on trains
- All travel by rail and coach from Dublin Heuston Station
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- 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…
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(1187 Ratings)
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Michael_w
Aug 30, 2025
Phenominal trip to the Cliffs and more - An enjoyable train ride to Limerick, where my wife and I penned a few of our own, “there once was a man from Nantucket”….Well you get the gist. From there off to Bunratty castle for a guided tour, followed by The celebrated Cliffs of Moher. They were stunning. We finished up with a surreal drive through the Burren and chilled in Galway before heading home. It was an awesome yet long day, but John our guide took great care to make our trip as enjoyable as possible. He was awesome and helped make our trip that much better
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Getaway61356553501
Aug 30, 2025
Great Experience - Peter was our guide and did a splendid job with the tour. He mixes in historical facts and funny anecdotes. We had a wonderful experience at each of the sites and appreciated having plenty of time to view each location. We would not have had such a good experience planning the tour ourselves.
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Aubreanna_g
Aug 27, 2025
Great guide! - Norman was the BEST tour guide! So informative and kind. This tour had great stops and was awesome for a first timer!
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Y869iwangiec
Aug 19, 2025
Wonderful Ireland Experience! - Great Day with Paul our guide who was so fun, witty and great with information of area and history! Also special thanks to Michael our driver who did a fantastic job! Would highly recommend!
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W
Aug 18, 2025
Best way to see Ireland! - Ease of traveling by train was a major bonus. We were able to relax, see the countryside, walk freely about the train, snack service was available and had access to a bathroom. Significantly more comfortable and enjoyable than being packed on a tour bus.
Peter, our guide, ensured that everyone was taken care of throughout the day.
The Cliffs of Moher are a must see!
Best way take a day trip to see Ireland.
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Dennisd1319
Aug 9, 2025
Fun, relaxing, informative - We had the absolute best day. Peter, our “guide” was just brilliant. Quick with his knowledge and even quicker with his funny wit. Although his Tractor joke might need a bit of a polishing 🤣.
We will definitely be back as it was brilliant from start to finish.
Den & Lorraine
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John_b
Aug 8, 2025
Great trip, but it's a loooooong day - Trains were all on time, but it was a lot. I would have spent less time at the castle, but overall good experience. Our guide was amazing!
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410ezequielm
Aug 6, 2025
Unbelievable opportunity to know Ireland by train - It was an incredible experience!
Just being able to enjoy the landscapes and architecture from trains and buses was amazing.
Thanks to John MacDonald for his guiding and to Michael for driving us on the bus
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Jld2402
Aug 6, 2025
Sit back, relax, and let Railtours do all the work! - I visited the Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty Castle and The Burren with Railtours Ireland last month and had a great time! The weather was absolutely beautiful which made the cliffs stand out spectacularly! The tour was well-organised, had a clear itinerary and was very efficient - seeing all these sights in only one day was perfect for me! The train was very comfortable both there and back, I HIGHLY recommend this tour and this company! 😍
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Darin_m
Jul 27, 2025
This tour is worth it - This is a very very very long day trip from Dublin. But I'm from the US and all of my friends wanted to to this. The tour was week organized and we had plenty of free time. We also got all the pictures we wanted without having to drive anywhere. This package was fantastic.
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