Dublin to Blarney Castle: Cork Rail Tours with Scenic Countryside Journey
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Dublin Heuston
Embark on a scenic rail tour from Dublin to Blarney Castle in Cork. Kiss the famous Blarney Stone, explore the castle grounds, and learn about Ireland's emigrants at the Queenstown Story in Cobh.
Duration: 12 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Blarney Castle & Gardens - On arrival in Cork at 09:35, we transfer to our Railtours Ireland tour coach through Cork City to Blarney Village and historic Blarney Castle – which is over 600 years old.

Explore the beautiful gardens and take the time to kiss the famous stone, which is said to bestow the gift of eternal eloquence on those lucky enough to do so. There is also time for shopping and lunch at Blarney Village.

TIP! We recommend that you have lunch there, as this will be the only opportunity during the day to have a substantial meal.

You depart Blarney at 13:30 hrs. Approximately – or as directed by your Host – for Cóbh, via the city centre and a short city tour.

What's Included
  • Qualified driver-guide on coaches
  • Information pack
  • Reserved seats on trains
  • All travel by rail and coach from Dublin
  • Host on trains
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Your trip to Ireland isn’t whole without stopping by Blarney Castle! During this all-day adventure from Dublin, you’ll have the opportunity to peck the renowned Blarney Stone, roam the castle’s surroundings, and learn about the poignant history of Ireland’s expatriates at the Queenstown Story in Cobh. With train and bus, you’ll embark on a voyage exploring the abundant history and picturesque landscape of Ireland.

  • This tour offers stops en route for photographs, shopping, etc.
  • Due to operational reasons it may, on occasion, be necessary to alter certain itineraries.
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • 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.
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 Railtours Ireland 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.

Customer Ratings
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Mackenzieg205
Mar 4, 2024
Incredible tour w the best guide!!! - Wow, I’ve never been more impressed with a tour guide. John Todd was the best!! He gave us a ton of information w the most upbeat attitude ever and he waited extra after the tour was over to make sure we got on the right tram safely back to our hotel. Never have had a guide go above and beyond like that before.
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Esteban_s
Nov 24, 2023
Enjoyable stress free - Had a great time. Enjoyed the train and carriage tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and funny. The castle was great and was slower season so not crowded. Would recommend
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Fearless692979
Oct 22, 2023
The tour was outstanding. The time at each stop, was more than enough. The Tour Guide’s were extremely thoughtful and he - Tour Guide stayed with you to make sure you got on the right trains the right buses. The buses and trains were very comfortable and more than accommodating.
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Margheritamh8180we
Sep 30, 2023
Great tour! - The tour was amazing! We visited Cork’s castle, cathedral, and emigration museum. Our guide, John Todd, was competent and funny. He got the trip unforgettable! I definitely recommend the tour.
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Suzanne_k
Sep 28, 2023
Adventure of lifetime - Our tour guide Terrance was great and knowledgeable! Even though we went thru storm Anges the trip was adventure.
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Leigh_t
Sep 23, 2023
Fantastic - Norman and Paddy were wonderful guides and Willie could not have done a better job of driving on the narrow streets. It was a wonderful experience
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Beth_b
Sep 28, 2023
Beautiful gardens and grounds. - We enjoyed this with the train transportation. The grounds were beautiful. The line to go into the castle was 90 minutes. Way too long so we skipped that.
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Barbara_b
Sep 21, 2023
Wonderful tour…offensive fuide - Everything was great…well-planned. Well executed. The guide needed to rethink some of his jokes about “women” and “Catholics” and politics. His words were divisive and condescending on several subjects. He joked about the abuse of children by the bishop in Cobv. I finally yelled “stop already” from the back of the bus. All 5 of us were appalled. I have always brought my groups on Viator tours, including this exact tour. I have never had a situation like this with viator…guides have always been uplifting and unifying. Brian was the guide and I truly hope somebody can help him understand that our world is divided enough! Lets speak words of unity and peace …especially when speaking to people who May not appreciate sexist, racist and religious “jokes” In the next 3 weeks our group of 9 will be taking 4 more tours by Viator because we trust their good reptation and wonderful previous Experiences. So not up to viator standards
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Lindac883
Nov 22, 2023
Long day - The train is definitely the way to go. The trip is LONG. We left at 7am and got back at 815. Tired and hungry. The museum in Cork took up too much time. We walked to town and found a pub.
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John
Sep 12, 2023
To much travel for what you see - Blarney Castle was the best part of the trip, and I recommend seeing it. The church and Port were also interesting and worth seeing. The train ride was not bad but when combined with all the bus time, I would not recommend this tour to my friends.
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