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Ireland's West Coast: Cliffs of Moher & Galway
4.6
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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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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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Polychronism2021
Apr 8, 2026
A memorable day filled with beautiful moments - A truly wonderful and exciting excursion with so much to "soak" in.The picturesque landscapes of Ireland ,the endless greenery which appeared to be like velvet by the Cliffs of Moher,the beckoning Atlantic Ocean are forever etched in my mind...the history of the Castle of Bantary was very interesting but the guide at this Castle was a bit difficult to "catch " everything she said as she seemed to be pressed for time and also she needed to speak up a bit more
Our own guide,Mr.Norman,was very attentive to each and every guest and very patient , kind and respectful ,and made us feel safe and secure throughout the whole excursion,from start to finish.I really enjoyed his presence.Please thank him again on our behalf.Kindly,Mary Tsimpinou.
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459chadw
Mar 12, 2026
Come prepared for a long, fun day of seeing Ireland. - Wife and I had an amazing experience on our day tour. Starting at Heuston Station in the morning and ending right back there 15 hours later. Plan for a full day of sightseeing and walking. The castle tour was a great start to the day, the Cliffs are always breathtaking, and ending the day in Galway capped a terrific day. The tour guides as always were fun and knowledgeable about local history and places to see.
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Tiffany_w
Feb 12, 2026
Guide Andrew made the day truly memorable. Great tour! - I was met at the train station by John who escorted me on my train ride to the tour. He was very nice and I learned about his years working on the train line.
After the train ride I met my tourguide for the day Andrew. I had the privilege of being one of just two guests on Andrew's tour that day and loved every minute of it. Andrew is SO knowledgeable about the history, culture, and sights to see throughout the entire tour. Since we were such a small group Andrew was even able to fit in a surprise stop for us to enjoy. I lucked out even further that we had gorgeous weather at the Cliffs of Moher. Hear me when I say it is WINDY there and will literally take things out of your handbag and blow them over the cliff, be better prepared than I was lol. Andrew ensured we visited all the best spots on the Mohers to get a truly thorough experiance and I loved it.
This was the last full day tour I took on a three week trip and I can easily say it was my favorite day of the entire trip thanks to Andrew!
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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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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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