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2. Cork and Blarney Castle Rail Tour from Dublin

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By Railtours Ireland First Class - Day Tours
Bus Tours
6+ hours
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  • ssharnick
    York, PA2 contributions
    A trip worth taking
    This is a wonderful trip that includes a lot to see. Bunratty Folk Park is really interesting and well worth a visit. The drive along the Wild Atlantic Way is spectacular. The cliffs were great but the views were limited because we had fog at the time.
    Review of: Cliffs of Moher, Burren and Galway Bay Rail Tour from Dublin
    Written 18 May 2023
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  • Stephanie C
    6 contributions
    Good BUT plan your breakfast as there isn’t really an option on the train.
    It was a good tour. The only complaint I would have is that in the verbiage description it says, enjoy a leisurely breakfast on the train, but there was no breakfast options beyond the little cart that came around which had very limited selections. It’s difficult when taking these early morning tours because most restaurants aren’t open in Dublin to be able to get something decent to eat. Would be nice if that was better explained because it was misleading in the description of the tour and we could’ve prepared a little bit better.
    Review of: Cork and Blarney Castle Rail Tour from Dublin
    Written 21 May 2023
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  • kathie b
    11 contributions
    I have just one regret. That we didn’t book more day tours with this operator.
    This tour was lovely. Rail is the way to go when trying to cover a lot of real estate in a day. Much more comfortable than a bus. Our tour guide, Paddy, was simply delightful. What a wonderful sense of humor. He spoke with all and kept us informed throughout. I cannot say enough about him!! If you have a chance, book thru this operator. Maybe you’ll be lucky enough to have Paddy as your guide.
    Review of: Waterford Crystal and Kilkenny Rail Tour from Dublin
    Written 27 May 2023
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  • jeff r
    1 contribution
    Long but wonderful day
    The coach ride was fine, but it is an extremely long day. Have to take 2 trains from Dublin to get the coach in Killarney to start the actual tour. It was a gorgeous day, and the scenery was lovely. Highlight of the tour is the sheepherding demonstration. Absolutely wonderful! Overall the tour was great, but it is very dependent upon the weather, and you have to be up for a 16-hour day. But if you are, do it!
    Review of: Ring of Kerry Rail Trip from Dublin
    Written 29 June 2022
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  • Stephanie C
    6 contributions
    Great Trip w/ beautiful coastal scenery!!
    This was a wonderful last trip experience for us. We had a smaller passenger bus which made it that much more intimate and we were very appreciative of our host, John Todd, and our driver, Gabby. They were both really helpful and informative.
    Review of: Northern Ireland including Giant's Causeway Rail Tour from Dublin
    Written 26 May 2023
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  • Adrian F
    4 contributions
    Just a beautiful experience!
    I have always wanted to see and visit Ireland, and i was able to see many places in a short time. As a solo traveler, i was content with the time spent at certain places (and there were many along the way!), taking many photos. I can see how some may think people get rushed, but one must respect that that it is a timed tour, and sometimes people need to catch a bus/train later in the day. Unfortunately I had to spend more due to being a solo traveler. Some other tours were overlapping, some joining us later in the week, making some scenarios and itineraries confusing, but trust the process, as it works out in the end! The rooms booked for me were awesome! very spacious and comfortable. The amount of places visited with admission price waived was great, and seeing all these places while avoiding having to rent a car works for me :). I got to see Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle Kylemore Abbey and so many other photogenic stops! The guides were knowledgeable, good on ya, Terrance!
    It got a bit hairy at the end, the bus was not going to stop at train station until others were dropped off first, and we had 15 minutes to catch a train back to Dublin. The driver did not like us speaking up, but we ended up being dropped off first, and just made our train
    All in all, such a good experience if one is willing to stick to a schedule
    Review of: 3-Day Cork, Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry and Cliffs of Moher Rail Tour
    Written 21 September 2022
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  • 440rob
    Swindon, UK140 contributions
    Cruise Passenger deal
    I had already decided to use Do Dublin based on the reviews. Thanks to Ashlee from the Do Dublin team who responded to my questions explaining I needed to get off the Dart Line at Pearse Street Station. To my surprise the Do Dublin team were waiting outside Dun Laoghaire station offering a deal including the bus tour with the train ticket. They even showed us to the platform. We got off at Pearse Street, the bus stop is across the road from the station entrance. We only waited a few minutes and the Do Dublin bus arrived. The HOHO was everything we expected, a great mix of Irish songs, humour and information. Pearse Street station is well situated to the centre of Dublin if you get off the bus to explore Dublin on foot, I suggest you ask the staff at the station what train takes you back to Dun Laoghaire.
    Review of: Dublin Cruise Ship Shore Excursion|Hop-on Hop-off & Rail Transfer
    Written 11 October 2022
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  • Karlie G
    1 contribution
    Trip of a Lifetime
    My experience with Rail Tours was absolutely amazing. I was so impressed with the amount of care and knowledge each tour guide had. As a first time solo traveler this experience was perfect for me and I felt so well taken care of each step of the way. All of the tour guides were so kind! John Todd really helped me out by taking pictures for me at the Cliffs of Moher so now I have great photos that captured the experience. I would highly recommend Rail Tours for people who want to experience as much of Ireland in a short time as they possibly can!
    Review of: 4-Day Ring of Kerry, Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Galway and Connemara Rail Tour
    Written 2 February 2023
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  • Scott H
    Raleigh, NC6 contributions
    Great Howth trip!
    We had a wonderful tour of Howth!We had a terrific time and experience with Ruairi! He showed us the highlights of Howth over a beautiful spring day! Very informative and entertaining! We'd highly recommend and hope our paths will cross again!
    Review of: City Explorer: Howth Private Day Trip
    Written 9 April 2023
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  • Annabella B
    Auckland Central, New Zealand5 contributions
    ‘Belfast city and The Giant’s Causeway’ by Railtours Ireland First Class. A mixed bag.
    We were the last group to board McCombs' bus at Carrickfergus. Superior view seats were already occupied. Bus did not have panoramic windows which I would have expected on this coastal route. Disappointing to have very restricted view of coastline.

    Did not visit Dunluce Castle as advertised.

    I learnt interesting history about local fishermen's use of Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge when there. Sea-life is visible in the ocean below.

    Lunch stop differed from advertised. Ours was called something like Londonderry Arms. Time allocated and rushed service was poor despite pre-ordering on-board.

    Rock formations at Giant’s Causeway were stunning. Shuttle bus broke down and blocked the narrow road to all vehicles. Walked back to bus.

    Arrived back in Belfast around 7pm taking the non-scenic route. No chance to see the coast again.

    My included hotel, the Europa, was lovely.

    First hop-on bus departs 10 am, thereafter every half hour. Despite pre-booking shuttle pick-up from hotel, the driver didn't stop. Representative surly when I complained. Titanic Museum was packed by the time I finally got there.

    To conclude: Problems lay not with Railtours but with the companies they engage. Perhaps I struck a bad day. I would use Irish rail trains and Europa Hotel again. I wouldn’t bother with the bus tours offered. I would take a taxi to The Titanic Museum then a guided tour of the murals. I would also investigate car hire for The Giant’s Causeway or request panoramic windows when booking a bus tour.
    Review of: 2-Day Northern Ireland Rail Tour: Belfast, Antrim Coast, and Giant's Causeway
    Written 16 September 2019
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  • Michael F
    1 contribution
    Great trip
    Our guides were excellent Brian and Paddy. They were very informative. I learned so much about the Irish History.
    Pro's: Pro's great way to see most of the country and learn about the history from a professional. Everything was included as far as tickets, hotels and breakfast. I enjoyed being with other travelers and we made lasting friendships.
    Cons: We are on a schedule and so could not spend as much time as we wanted at some of the sights and venues. Lunch place was always predetermined so you were stuck going only to their choice. Most places were pretty good by average cost of the meals were 40-50 Euros per couple. It would have been nice to have a day off in the middle to rest a bit.

    Overall it was a great way to see the country for the first time.
    Review of: 6-Day All Ireland Rail Tour from Dublin
    Written 24 October 2022
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  • Jeff P
    Bozeman, MT22 contributions
    Awesome tour
    I would definitely recommend this tour. We had a family of 13 and they were very accommodating. The tour guide is witty and very knowledgeable of the history of Ireland. Paddy was very helpful and kind of last day. Of course the sights are amazing. The hotel accommodations were very nice. The international hotel in Killarney was great.
    Review of: 4-Day Cork, Ring of Kerry, Dingle, Cliffs of Moher and Galway Bay Rail Tour
    Written 8 January 2023
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  • Bennett R
    5 contributions
    Charming Rail and Bus Tour
    We had a lovely trip with our guide Terrance to the Ring of Kerry. Terrance was very knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed all the breathtaking sights. We stayed overnight in Killarney at the Killarney International Hotel and it was a highlight! Lunch on the trip was great & the waterfall was gorgeous! We would definitely recommend Rail Tours of Ireland to anyone who wants a unique experience without the crowds or “tourist” feeling!
    Review of: 2-Day Killarney and Ring of Kerry Rail Tour from Dublin.
    Written 9 November 2022
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  • jacquieruth
    London, UK91 contributions
    Found the true Ireland
    Had an absolutely wonderful 2 day tour of the south just wished I’d booked the 3 day tour. It was a very informative tour with such beautiful scenery along the way. The guide Jonathan went out of his way to show me the true Irish night life and I had a ball. Fabulous tour highly recommend.
    Review of: 2-Day Cork and Blarney Castle Rail Tour from Dublin
    Written 20 October 2018
    This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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