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Ireland's West Coast: Cliffs of Moher & Galway
4.6
1,225 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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James_k
Jul 2, 2026
Good connections and tour... - Good connections and tour guides. Paul was entertaining and attentive as we covered lots of territory on a long day trip from Dublin.
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Catherineaddy92
Jun 27, 2026
10/10 experience if you want to experience a lot of the Irish countryside in one day, with great company! - This is well worth the money - the train journey was soooo lovely, to just watch the beautiful countryside go by and the coach journey was fantastic too. The whole trip was made by John, who was our guide. So knowledgeable about everything we went past with a fantastic sense of humour and just made everyone feel so well looked after. We even had a rainy Cliffs of Moher but nothing could dampen the overall 10/10 experience!! Would 100% recommend:) thanks John and our amazing driver, love Catherine and Ann x
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492fayec
Jun 24, 2026
Great day trip - Really enjoyed the trip and the guide (Paul) and driver (Michael) did a great job. Bunratty castle guided tour was interesting and the folk park was nice to walk around.
The Cliffs of Moher are amazing and we lucked out with great weather. Walking up was not strenuous for someone in decent shape. They did offer a cart for those needing mobility assistance (not sure if there was a fee).
The stop in Galway allowed time for dinner and a little walk around before boarding the train back, but not a significant amount of time for sight-seeing. If you really want to spend time in Galway you might want to do the option to stay overnight at a Galway hotel and come back the next day (I didn’t do that so not reviewing that).
My one complaint/warning is definitely to not rely on train food on the way from Dublin to Limerick. The description said breakfast was offered on the train, but it was just a snack cart with packaged food, not many options. The train station had coffee/food available and you would definitely have a better meal from the train station (Heusten) than from the cart on the train.
Overall I would recommend this for a great experience.
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Brian_m
Jun 10, 2026
Great way to see another part of Ireland - A long day to be sure, but Paul kept it on pace, on time, and on humor. The combo of train and small coach was just right to get a feel for another part of this beautiful country and its people. Spending a few hours in Galway was a good way to experience another Irish city. Very impressed with the amount of Irish history I absorbed on this excursion. And, it was, in my opinion a value for the amount of activities and duration of the trip.
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274consueloh
May 20, 2026
Beautiful Moher - We loved it! Beautiful from start to finish, and our guide Paul was very attentive and kind at all times! Thank you, Paul
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Heather
May 4, 2026
Excellent - Paul O’Niell and Michael did an excellent job~ sharing insights of the surroundings on the way to Galway. Very professional and funny!! We are a group of 4 friends~ had a blast. Thank you
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L6177klab
May 4, 2026
Wonderful experience! Highly recommend. - Paul O’Neill was amazing!! He was funny, witty and very knowledgeable. It was a brilliant day with him as our guide.
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Stephanie_m
Apr 15, 2026
Cliffs of Mohr/Galwa - Long day but very well organized. Planning ahead we should have stayed the night in Galway and taken the train back to Dublin the next day. Your belongings/suitcase can stay with the bus which helps.
Lastly, our guide Norman was wonderful & knowledgeable. Great asset to this company.
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Erica_r
Apr 9, 2026
I mean, you have to see the cliffs if you’re in Ireland! - Norman is a lovely human and wonderful guide. The Cliffs are absolutely stunning and we were fortunate to get a sunny, warmish day w/ no rain!
It does make for a long day, though. Make sure to be well rested.
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Adam
Jun 8, 2026
Great, but long - John is a great tour guide. Very kind. Keeps people engaged. Taking the train out to the countryside is great. It's the main reason I chose this tour over others. I knew the day was going to be long, but I wonder if there's any way to make it shorter. Going to Galway didn't seem worth it to me. I'd rather do the castle, then cliffs, then journey back to Dublin without detours. Overall, it was a long, but nice day.
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