Rail Tour from Dublin: 2-Day West Coast Explorer

County Clare, Dublin



An opportunity to experience "the best of the West" in two days taking in Limerick, Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay and overnighting in Galway City. Next day exploring Connemara including Clifden and Kylemore Abbey

Two-Day Limerick, Galway & Connemara Tour from Dublin

This two-day guided tour from Dublin suits travelers wanting to explore Limerick, Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, Galway, and Connemara by train and coach.

Itinerary

Day 1: Check in at Dublin Heuston station (Customer Service Desk) for a 7:00 departure on the InterCity train to Limerick, with breakfast available onboard. After arrival, join the coach for a short tour of Limerick City, then visit Bunratty Castle and Folk Park (admission included). Next, see the Cliffs of Moher, Black Head, the Burren, and Galway Bay. Overnight stay at a three-star hotel in Galway with bed and full Irish breakfast included.

Day 2: Depart at 10:00 to explore Connemara, featuring Clifden, Kylemore Abbey (reduced admission applies to the Abbey), Leenane, and Killary Harbour or Roundstone. Scenic highlights include the Coral Beach and the Sky Road. Return to Galway in time to catch the train back to Dublin Heuston, arriving approximately at 21:00.

Highlights

  • Cliffs of Moher
  • Burren
  • Galway Bay
  • Connemara
  • Bunratty Castle

Inclusions

  • All admissions and transfers/tours
  • One night accommodation in a three-star hotel in Galway with full Irish breakfast

Exclusions

  • All meals except breakfast on the morning of day two

Additional Information

  • Prices are per person sharing; single room supplement applies
  • Departs daily Monday to Saturday
  • Cancel up to 7 days in advance for a full refund

Book in advance to secure your preferred departure date. Bring comfortable walking shoes and dress for variable weather conditions. The morning train departure makes early arrival at Dublin Heuston station essential.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes Limerick, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, the Cliffs of Moher, Black Head, the Burren, Galway Bay, Galway city, and Connemara.
You board the InterCity train at Dublin Heuston station at the Customer Service Desk for the 7:00 AM departure.
Yes, breakfast is available onboard the train traveling from Dublin to Limerick.
No, the overnight stay in Galway is included as part of the 2-day West Coast Explorer tour from Dublin.
Yes, admission to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is included in the itinerary after arriving in Limerick.
The tour departs at 7:00 AM from Dublin Heuston station on day one and returns the following day after the full itinerary.
After exploring Limerick, you travel by coach to Bunratty Castle and then continue by coach through the Burren to Galway.
Yes, the Cliffs of Moher are a key stop on the first day of the 2-Day West Coast Explorer departing from Dublin.
Yes, the second day includes exploring Connemara by coach after the overnight stay in Galway.
Admission to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is included; check the website for details on other attraction fees.

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