Ireland's West Coast: Cliffs of Moher & Galway

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 - After arriving to Limerick, we head out to Bunratty Castle. The castle was completed in 1425 and, after many years of neglect, has been restored to its former glory. There is a folk park here and many of the buildings
  • including the village
  • were dismantled at various locations in the region and rebuilt, brick by…
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
What's Not Included
  • 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…
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.

Customer Ratings
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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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656amil
Sep 25, 2025
Ireland Tour 2025 - Highly recommend taking this tour, especially if you have never vacationed in Ireland. Paul, our guide, took great care of us the entire day. He was efficient with time and well prepared at each stop. Having an expert like Paul made our tour to each place easy. We did not have to stress over the unknown and maximized minutes at each location.
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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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1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).