Blarney Castle Tour: Scenic Train Ride from Cobh

Depart Cobh Railway Station for a scenic train ride to Cork to visit the Blarney Castle and Gardens on this 6.5-hour tour. Kiss the Blarney Stone if you want, then explore Cork on a city tour, before returning to Cobh. Once you’re back in Cobh, visit the cemetery to learn about the victims of the Lusitania, before being returned to your ship.

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Blarney Castle & Gardens - Check-in at the Victorian Cobh Railway Station at 9:50am for the 10am departure of your train.
    Enjoy a scenic rail journey from Cobh, along the banks of the River Lee with views of Blackrock Castle before arriving into Cork Kent Station.
    Transfer to Blarney Castle and Gardens, where you can kiss the famous Blarney Stone…
What's Included
  • Live commentary on board the coach
  • Fully escorted by host on train
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
  • Children U16 cannot book independently. They must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
Location
Cobh Train Station
Lower Road
Check in at the Victorian Cóbh Railway Station at 09:10 for the 09:30am departure with our representatives in bright yellow jackets. There is a special entrance gate from the cruise pier into Cóbh Railway Station. Please note train departure time may vary depending on cruise ship schedule.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Justin_f
Jul 10, 2025
A train ride AND Blarney castle? Sign me up!!! - This excursion was great. The train station was right at the cruise port. The operating company was simple to find and we had PLENTY of time at Blarney Castle. On the day we were there, there was plenty of time to go to the top of the castle AND still see a lot of the grounds. The rest of the tour home was also excellent. They got us back in plenty of time and the staff was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TOUR FOR THE FAMILY!!! Especially if you have a family member who loves trains :)
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Robert_g
Jul 5, 2025
Packs lots into a one day... - Packs lots into a one day tour.very well organized and the guide was outstanding. Be sure to explore the Blarney Castle gardens.
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David_w
Jun 28, 2025
Great day for Cruise passangers - Excellent trip, very informative and a few jokes thrown in! Recommended if you are visiting from a Cruise ship
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Voyage68719498
Jun 13, 2025
Great tour! - We loved our tour with Andrew. He did a fabulous job. I only wished we’d had more time at Blarney Castle. I really appreciate him helping us determine how long we would have to wait in line to get to the top. This helped us plan. We will definitely need to go back! We loved taking the train. Be aware that you take a bus back from the castle. I had not paid close enough attention when booking and was surprised by this. However, it all worked out well in the end.
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William_c
Jun 7, 2025
Trip to Cork by train. - Do Cork and the castle with the train to Cork. Excellent experience. Treatment was fabulous. Easy off ship and on the train to Cork. Wool Factory was the best.
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Ksmith44k
Jun 5, 2025
Excellent Guide and Recommended Tour! - With 3 hours at Blarney Castle we had time to explore. The train ride was pleasant and our tour through Cobh and the visit to the Cathedral was special.
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Kerstin_o
Jun 5, 2025
Excellent tour and tour guide - Brilliant , excellent, variet and fun tour with guided and unguided parts : perfect . Very informative, superb, attentive, kind & friendly guides
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Dennis_h
May 1, 2025
Mostly a bus tour but... - Mostly a bus tour but very enjoyable! Easy access from the cruise ship!! Knowledgeable tour guide and excellent driver!
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Shannon_w
Jul 11, 2025
Nice tour! Too long of a... - Nice tour! Too long of a line to kiss the Blarney Stone but the grounds were beautiful. Wanted to do a tour of the Blarney house but they only took Euros, which we didn’t have. Wish we knew that ahead of time. But Andrew was great. Would recommend.
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Ronald_g
Jun 6, 2025
Fun Train Trip To Blarney Castle - Our driver, Michael, was courteous and VERY skilled at driving a big, comfortable, well equipped bus. Our guide, Richie, was very knowledgeable, patient, and friendly. It would have been helpful to know that the garden/grounds around Blarney Castle was very large. Our group of seniors would have done less exploring, and more bench sitting. The train ride was fun.Funbt
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).