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Ireland's West Coast: Cliffs of Moher & Galway
4.6
1,204 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 - Upon reaching Limerick, the journey continues to Bunratty Castle. Completed in 1425, the castle has been beautifully restored after years of neglect. The folk park here features many buildings, including a village, which were carefully dismantled from various regional locations and reconstructed, brick by brick, at…
- Bunratty Castle and Folk Park - Upon reaching Limerick, the journey continues to Bunratty Castle. Completed in 1425, the castle has been beautifully restored after years of neglect. The folk park here features many buildings, including a village, which were carefully dismantled from various regional locations and reconstructed, brick by brick, at their current site.
- Cliffs of Moher - Take advantage of some leisure time at the Cliffs of Moher, which are among the tallest sea cliffs in Europe.
- The Burren - From the Cliffs of Moher, the route follows the coast road towards Galway, allowing time for photographs along The Burren. This national park’s name, derived from the Irish language, means ‘rocky place’ and showcases a unique lunar-like limestone landscape. The Burren is renowned for its rich and diverse flora, unmatched in Ireland or Europe. If time allows, a brief stop for photos will be made here.
- Eyre Square - Depending on traffic, there may be some free time upon arrival in Galway to enjoy dinner and explore the shops.
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
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Chrisbuchanan1
Dec 4, 2025
Great trip to West Ireland - We were in Dublin and booked the west coast tour for 6 of us. The whole tour was magnificently organized. Our guide David was outstanding and very knowledgeable. We were given plenty of time to see the sights. Would highly recommend it.
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Matthew_a
Nov 6, 2025
Patience is a virtue! - Too much travel time but guide was amazing! Norman went above and beyond in being a tour guide. He truly makes the experience special.
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Elizabeth_r
Oct 29, 2025
Absolutely loved this... - Absolutely loved this tour! It is a very long day (approx 15 hours), but totally worth it. Our tour guide (Norman) was very knowledgeable and great about shepherding us through all the different locations, making sure we were all together and accounted for. He communicated very clearly about what to expect and was very friendly. The driver (Jerry) was excellent as well. He maneuvered through those small mountain roads safely! Overall, great experience and highly recommend if you're looking for a day tour exploring Ireland.
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Truelifej
Oct 6, 2025
Great tour of ireland - Great tour to sample Ireland
Paul O’Neill was a great tour guide and very informative.
Hotels were first class .
Would definitely use Rail Tours Ireland again.
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Denise_e
Oct 2, 2025
Great day trip from Dublin! - Highly recommend this day tour! It’s a full day of beautiful scenery that’s totally worth it! Paul was a fantastic tour guide!
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Cybill_d
Sep 30, 2025
Long day, but worth it. - This was a great tour. I believe it said 13 hours, but it was more like 15, which makes for a long day. Our guide was David who we found to be quite friendly and knowledgeable. The castle tour was interesting. It involved a lot of steps if you wanted to see everything. The Cliffs were beautiful. We had just the right amount of time at every spot. Dave did all he could to make sure we had a great experience.
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Caraj266
Sep 26, 2025
Paul is the man. - Paul was SPECTACULAR!! Funny, just the right amount of talking/information that was relevant and interesting! I loved that he brought in current events happening in Ireland as well with the elections and new laws going into affect. He was great with everyone on board and made everyone feel welcome. Even if we were two Vikings fans in a bus full of Steelers fans. Obviously the destinations speak for themselves but this rail tour was worth every single penny!
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Charlotte
Sep 25, 2025
An amazing day in Ireland - All the stops on this tour are inspiring, full of history and beauty. Add to that the countryside along the way, and you enjoy a full day of Irish experiences. Paul was a great guide, full of personality and good information, keeping us on schedule without rushing us. This train/coach trip involves lots of walking, so be prepared. Visit Ireland!
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Shugie810
Sep 25, 2025
Take this tour! - Loved the tour and the guide made the whole experience absolutely exceptional! Paul O. shared facts about each stop along the tour, including things we saw from the coach. He knew the best places to eat and had suggestions on what to do first. We laughed and joked with Paul and the group really enjoyed the experience. I was traveling alone, but the interactive nature of the day made my solo tour completely comfortable!
The castle, Cliffs of Moher, and Galway were all stunning and exactly as described.
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Sarah
Oct 14, 2025
Terrible and I rip off - So they told us to be there by 7 which we got there at 6:58 and didnt tell us where to meet the people then when I message them it took them like 40mins to message me back and then they tell us that we should have been there at 630. Which it didnt say anything anywhere so we missed the trip and they won't give me a refund
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