Top 15 Train Journeys in Ireland

1.Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle & Cóbh Heritage Centre by train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 510 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $195Our pick

Train to Cork, coach to Blarney Castle, then Cobh’s Titanic-era stories, with reserved seats, admissions, and a tight lunch plan.

“Our driver Tony was excellent and our guide Peter was a great story teller and theygot us to the Castle before the cruise ship crowd arrived, so we got to the stone with only a 30 min wait. This trip would be worth it for just the Castle, the Cork and Cobh parts were great extras”

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2.Northern Ireland Including Giant’s Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 325 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $194

Dublin to Northern Ireland by rail and coach, with time at Giant's Causeway, a Dunluce Castle photo stop, and an optional rope bridge.

“This was a great trip. We took the train thinking it would be another great way to see Ireland. Really didn't see much from the train to warrant the additional expense. Save your money and take the bus tour from Dublin. Tour guides were knowledgeable and fun to chat with. Our favorite part was the Carricke rope bridge - fantastic vews of the coast. Giant's Causeway is just Ok.”

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3.Sustainable Ring of Kerry Rail Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 277 reviews · 15 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $194

A full-day rail and coach Ring of Kerry tour from Dublin, with expert guides, photo stops, Lakes of Killarney, and sheepdog herding.

“Absolutely loved this trip. Beautiful scenery with some awesome little stops along the way. Loved our stop in Kerry Bog village and even got to watch a sheep dog performance. John and Sheila were fantastic as our tour guide and driver respectively. John even helped our girls get a cultural exchange by arranging for them to ride the train with some local Irish kids. Probably the best tour we went on during our time in Ireland.”

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4.3-Day Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, & Cliffs of Moher Rail tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,254

See Blarney Castle, Cork and Cobh, the Ring of Kerry, and Cliffs of Moher with guided rail-and-coach logistics plus 2 nights in Killarney.

“Absolutely amazing! John was an outstanding tour guide and you could see how passionate he is about Ireland and its rich history. This is worth it for a first time traveler to Ireland because I feel like you get the most out of your trip. You don't have to worry about driving and you can enjoy the scenery. Such an amazing tour and so worth it if you only have a few days in Ireland.”

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5.Rail Tour: The Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 122 reviews · from $158

A long mid-west Ireland rail-and-coach day to Bunratty Castle and the Cliffs of Moher, plus the Burren and Galway Bay.

“Our trip was thrown a curve ball due to a fatal incident on the rail line. However, our tour guide, John, was extremely helpful & adapted to make the trip as good as possible given the delay. Ronan, our driver, did an excellent job of getting us safely from location to location.”

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6.Rail Tour from Dublin: The Ring of Kerry

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 106 reviews · from $158

Ring of Kerry day trip from Dublin by train and coach, with Carrauntoohil, Moll’s Gap, Ladies View, and Killarney lakes.

“Very well organised tour. Helpful staff all around. Enjoyed thoroughly.”

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7.Cork and Blarney Castle Visit from Cobh by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 106 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $122

Ride the rails from Cobh to Cork, tour Blarney Castle and gardens, then see Cork highlights and St Colman’s Cathedral on a guided day trip.

“Brilliant , excellent, variet and fun tour with guided and unguided parts : perfect . Very informative, superb, attentive, kind & friendly guides”

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8.Oakfield Park Day Pass and Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · from $16Best value

Oakfield Park in Donegal: stroll the gardens and ride a 4.5km miniature train to the lower grounds, all on a day pass.

“Buffers restaurant was delightful. The park itself is a very peaceful place and well manicured.”

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9.Aran Islands Scenic Flight and Galway Rail Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 102 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $247

Rail to Galway, scenic flight to Inis Mor, Aran island sights and Dun Aonghusa, free time in Galway, then return by train from Dublin.

“I wanted to see Ireland in its rural state and it was wonderful. I'll never forget it.”

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10.Sustainable Connemara and Galway Bay Rail Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 54 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $193

Rail and coach from Dublin to Connemara, with Clifden, Galway Bay views, and Kylemore Abbey, plus a Roundstone seafood lunch option.

“The views were awesome but the trip seemed like forever! Our guide was very knowledgeable but never took a minutes break in speaking that got to be a bit much but don’t want to take away from his knowledge and life experiences as he is fantastic.”

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11.4-Day Cork, Ring of Kerry, Dingle, Cliffs of Moher and Galway Bay Rail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 4 days (approx.) · from $1,743

A 4-day rail and coach loop from Dublin through Cork, Kerry, Dingle, the Cliffs of Moher, Burren, and Galway, based in Killarney.

“We generally enjoyed the tour. However, on day 2, to the Ring of Kerry, it was raining all day, and we would have preferred to be taken somewhere else, perhaps a museum. We were unable to see most of the sights that day, due to the rain. Our other complaint is this: despite requesting to the bus driver to turn down the air-conditioning blower so that we could hear him, he didn't do this. We were disappointed we could not hear him, and it was uncomfortably cold in the bus.”

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12.6-day All Ireland & Northern Ireland Rail Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 37 reviews · 6 days (approx.) · from $2,662

Six days of rail-and-coach sightseeing across Ireland and Northern Ireland, with reserved trains, guided stops, included stays, and two Belfast highlights.

“Your guide Brendon is awesome. Great experience Very informative great hotels and food stops good vans and buses”

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13.2-Day Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Galway Bay Rail Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $610

Two days by rail and coach from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay, and Connemara, with a Galway hotel stay and breakfast.

“This was a wonderful two-day tour with charming, knowledgeable, personable guides! We also went on a Paddywagon Tour later In our trip and we'd recommend this company over theirs. We felt like this tour took us to great spots, gave us enough time to explore, and weren't focused on just the touristy stops. Great tour!”

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14.2-Day ‘Game of Thrones’ Rail Tour from Dublin Incl. Belfast and Giant’s Causeway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $625

Rail from Dublin to Belfast plus Titanic Belfast, then a full Game of Thrones day to the Dark Hedges and Giant's Causeway.

“Incredible tour. Loved the tour guide. The Giant's Causeway is one of the greatest natural places to see in the world.”

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15.2-Day Northern Ireland Rail Tour: Belfast, Antrim Coast, and Giant’s Causeway

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $506

2-day Northern Ireland rail tour from Dublin to Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle, and Carrick-a-Rede, with hotel and guided coast views.

“Sean and Paddy were great tour guides. We arrived at the train station to find our host in a bright yellow jacket. We took the train and a bus from Newry to Belfast (the same for the way back home). They shared stories, helped us navigate, and it was so much fun seeing the Giant’s Causeway.”

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