Ireland Train Journeys: The 8 Best to Book

1.Northern Ireland Including Giant’s Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 325 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $194Our pick

Review of the Dublin to Giant’s Causeway rail and coach tour, with route details, costs, timing, guide tips, and advice on who should book.

“This was a great trip. We took the train thinking it would be another great way to see Ireland. Really didn't see much from the train to warrant the additional expense. Save your money and take the bus tour from Dublin. Tour guides were knowledgeable and fun to chat with. Our favorite part was the Carricke rope bridge - fantastic vews of the coast. Giant's Causeway is just Ok.”

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2.Sustainable Ring of Kerry Rail Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 277 reviews · 15 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $194

Review of the Ring of Kerry rail and coach tour from Dublin, with scenic stops, guide tips, costs, timing, and practical advice.

“Batt was the driver and he was amazing. So many wonderful anecdotes and history. Very enjoyable and memorable, despite the weather not being ideal. Eddie, our tour leader, was also great. Helpful, professional, and knew his stuff. Highly recommend.”

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3.3-Day Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, & Cliffs of Moher Rail tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 211 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $1,254

Review of the 3-day Ireland rail tour from Dublin to Blarney, Cobh, Killarney, the Ring of Kerry, Bunratty, and the Cliffs of Moher.

“NEVER book through Viator. Book straight through the actual company giving the tour-Rail Tours. We paid more than others and received less. Viator refused to do anything about our unacceptable bed-n-breakfast. Had we booked through Rail Tours we would have been in a hotel and been given additional perks. Tour itself is pretty good-lots of tour buses on the same tour and it sometimes felt like herding cattle.”

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4.Rail Tour: The Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Castle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 122 reviews · from $158

Review of Ireland’s rail tour to Bunratty Castle, the Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Galway, and the practical trade-offs of a long day.

“So glad we did this! David was our tour guide, and definitely a true joy. It is not only a cool way to see the country, but it packs a TON in. We definitely know if we come back, where else we’d want to spend more time. To top it off, we loved being in Galway in November—tons of Christmas events and just a cute little town.”

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5.Rail Tour from Dublin: The Ring of Kerry

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 106 reviews · from $158

Review the Ring of Kerry rail tour from Dublin, with train travel, Killarney, mountain views, practical tips, value, and accessibility.

“It was a long journey ,but we had a beautiful sunny day. Andrew ,our tour guide was very nice and helpful. We had a lot of photo stops ,beautiful sceneries. Andrew was giving us a lot of information about history of Ireland. He made sure everyones safety going and coming back.”

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6.Oakfield Park Day Pass and Train Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · from $16Best value

Explore Oakfield Park in Donegal with garden walks, a 4.5km miniature railway, lakes, woodland, and a flexible three-hour visit.

“Buffers restaurant was delightful. The park itself is a very peaceful place and well manicured.”

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7.Aran Islands Scenic Flight and Galway Rail Tour from Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 102 reviews · 14 hours (approx.) · from $247

Review the Dublin to Aran Islands scenic flight and Galway rail tour, with itinerary details, costs, weather risks, timing, and booking advice.

“The tour went well, a little unclear as to returning where to meet guide, much was self guided. Overall glad I went”

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8.Cruise Excursion Hop-On Hop-Off Tour & Rail Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 101 reviews · from $36

Review of Dublin’s cruise excursion with coastal rail, live-guided buses, Trinity College access, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“The guides (there were two) were knowledgeable, lively and fun. They had plenty of anecdotes and fun facts to offer when the bus was stopped at a light, for example, and was never boring.”

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