Overview
Explore Blarney Castle, Cobh and the stunning coastal scenery of the Ring of Kerry at your leisure on this relaxed overnight rail and coach tour from Dublin. With an overnight stop in the lively town of Killarney, this is the ultimate opportunity to soak up the friendly Irish culture and enjoy the company of the charming locals.
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- Free cancellation up to 6 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Information pack
Reserved seats on trains
Driver/guide
Host on trains
Breakfast
Overnight accommodation including full Irish breakfast
All travel by rail and coach from Dublin Heuston Station
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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 Railtours Ireland representative will be waiting for you in their BRIGHT yellow jacket!
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Clients are advised to be on time at meeting points given by hosts, guides and coach drivers as tours will proceed without them.
• 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-Cork
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Blarney Castle & Gardens
3 hours Admission ticket included
On arrival in Cork at 09:35, we transfer to our Railtours Ireland tour coach through Cork City to Blarney Village and historic Blarney Castle – which is over 600 years old and was built by one of Ireland’s great chieftains, Cormac McCarthy. Explore the beautiful gardens and you will have time to kiss the famous stone, which is said to bestow the gift of eternal eloquence on those lucky enough to do so. There is also time for shopping and lunch at Blarney Village.
TIP! We recommend that you have lunch here, as this will be the only opportunity during the day to have a substantial meal.
You depart Blarney at 13:30 hrs approximately. -
Cobh Heritage Centre The Queenstown Story
1 hour 20 min Admission ticket included
On arrival at Cóbh (pronounced: Cove), we will visit St Colman’s Cathedral. We will then proceed down along the sea front passing the former White Star Line offices en route to the beautifully restored Victorian railway station/transatlantic terminal. This is now the Cóbh Heritage Centre, home to the Queenstown Story to which your entrance is included. When Queen Victoria visited Ireland in 1849 she came to Cóbh and the town was renamed Queenstown in her honour –it was once again renamed Cóbh after Irish independence in 1922. Cóbh was of course the final port of call of the RMS Titanic and this theme is well expounded. The centre also houses a plethora of information about the Great Famine and subsequent Irish Emigration – 3 million Irish people emigrated from Cóbh (principally to the United States), including Annie Moore, whose statue is located in front of the heritage centre. The Lusitania was torpedoed off the coast of Cork –marking the United States’ entry to the First World War –and the small number of survivors were brought to Cóbh for refuge. Cóbh is also the headquarters of the Irish Navy and you will most likely see some navy ships.
Day 2 The Ring of Kerry
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Ring Of Kerry
7 hours
There are plenty of stops along the Ring of Kerry for morning tea, lunch and photo stops, etc. Ireland’s highest mountains are located in Kerry, and Carrantuohill – which can be seen en route – is the highest, standing at 1041 metres.
An essential part of any visit to Ireland, this tour circles the magnificent MacGillycuddy Reeks and runs through its many passes and valleys along the shores of Dingle Bay and Kenmare Bay.
The unspoilt nature of the Ring of Kerry provides many photo opportunities, as it passes through the many picturesque villages such as Glenbeigh, Waterville and Sneem. We return via Ladies View, the famous Lakes of Killarney and through the Oakwoods of Killarney's magnificent National Park.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 6 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel between 2 and 6 days before the start time: 50% refund.
Cancel within 2 days of the start time: 0% refund.
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 Cork, Blarney Castle and Ring of Kerry Rail Trip from Dublin
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 days.
Where does it start?
Check in is 20 minutes prior to the departure time (6:40AM).
What's included?
- Information pack
- Reserved seats on trains
- Driver/guide
- Host on trains
- Breakfast
- Overnight accommodation including full Irish breakfast
- All travel by rail and coach from Dublin Heuston Station
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Which places does it visit?
It visits Blarney Castle & Gardens, Cobh Heritage Centre The Queenstown Story, Ring Of Kerry.
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
