Overview
Leave Dublin behind and board a train for Galway Bay! After an overnight stay in Galway, enjoy a coach tour with a friendly guide through picturesque Connemara, where sweeping Irish landscapes – including peat bogs, thatched-roof cottages and mountain ranges – await you. You'll stop at stunning Kylemore Abbey with its Walled Victorian Garden along the way.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local guide
Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
Breakfast
Entrance to Kylemore Abbey & Walled Victorian Garden
Overnight accommodation
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meals unless otherwise stated.
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Railtours Ireland representatives will be waiting at the Customer Service Desk with your travel pack, in bright yellow (visible) jackets. Check in is 20 minutes prior to the departure time.
Dates: Daily, except Sunday
Return point: Returns to original departure point at approx. 21:45 on Day 2.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• On certain days this tour will return via Galway instead of Westport (itinerary subject to change) with earlier arrival in Dublin Heuston at 9:25pm.
• Wheelchair accessibility: As long as the passenger has some mobility then this tour would be suitable. Trains in Ireland are wheelchair friendly however buses/coaches are not. The guest would have to be able to climb the steps on to the bus. Mobility Scooters cannot be accommodated on this tour.
What to expect
Day 1 Dublin to Galway
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Galway's Latin Quarter
12 hours
13:25 Depart Dublin Heuston Station to Galway
15:40 Arrive Galway Station
Transfer to your city centre hotel where you will then have the evening free in Galway to explore the city.
Day 2 Connemara and Kylemore Abbey & Gardens
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Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden
1 hour 45 min Admission ticket included
There is a lunch break at Kylemore Abbey and Gardens, an 18th century castle now owned by the Benedictine nuns who run an excellent pottery, gift shop and restaurant here.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Dublin).
Additional Information
- 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.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about 2-Day Connemara and Galway Bay Rail Tour from Dublin
Can I cancel 2-Day Connemara and Galway Bay Rail Tour from Dublin for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 days.
Where does it start?
Railtours Ireland representatives will be waiting at the Customer Service Desk with your travel pack, in bright yellow (visible) jackets. Check in is 20 minutes prior to the departure time.
What's included?
- Local guide
- Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Breakfast
- Entrance to Kylemore Abbey & Walled Victorian Garden
- Overnight accommodation
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals unless otherwise stated.
Which places does it visit?
It visits Galway's Latin Quarter, Kylemore Abbey & Victorian Walled Garden.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Railtours Ireland First Class
