2-Day Cork, Blarney Castle and Ring of Kerry Rail Trip from Dublin

Explore Cork, Blarney Castle 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.

Departing from Dublin Heuston Station, you'll catch the train to Cork and then travel by coach to the famous Blarney Castle. There'll be time here for you to kiss the famous stone, and enjoy some free time for shopping and lunch in the village of Blarney before returning to Cork for a short city tour.
You'll then transfer to Cobh, where the Queenstown Story Heritage Center is located in the beautifully restored Victorian railway station and transatlantic terminal. This was the embarkation point for generations of Irish emigrants from famine times to recent years.

Transferring back to Cork station, you'll catch the train to Killarney to stay in comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation (with en-suite facilities). Your evening in Killarney is free.

Next day, you'll take the lovely Ring of Kerry coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, flanked by Dingle Bay. The stunning mountain and coastal scenery includes the famous Lakes of Killarney.

Your return train to Dublin departs Killarney at 5:50pm and arrives at Dublin Heuston at 9:15pm.

Schedule details

Departure Point:

Dublin Heuston Station

Hotel pick ups are not available, however please specify the name of your hotel and contact telephone number during your stay in Dublin. The tour operator may require these details in case there are changes to tour departure times.

Departure Time:

7:00am

Return Details:

Returns to original departure point

Pricing information

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Additional information

Inclusions:

• Host on trains
• Information pack
• Entrance fees
• Reserved seats on trains
• Driver/guide
• All travel by rail and coach from Dublin Heuston Station
• Overnight accommodation including full Irish breakfast

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Food and drinks, unless specified

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• For infants 4 years and under, a fee of 15euro per day is payable direct
• This tour offers stops en route for photographs, shopping, etc
• Due to operational reasons it may, on occasion, be necessary to alter certain itineraries

Itinerary:

Day 1: Dublin - Cork - Cobh - Killarney:
Depart from the Dublin Heuston Station on the InterCity train to Cork. On arrival, transfer to Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone. After time for lunch and shopping, enjoy a short city tour of Cork and then visit Cobh Heritage Center home of the "Queenstown Story". Transfer back to Cork station for train to Killarney where you will be transferred to a comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation (with en-suite facilities). Evening free.

Day 2: Ring of Kerry - Iveragh Peninsula - Dublin:
At 10:00am, embark on the famous Ring of Kerry tour which is a largely coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, on one side of which is Dingle Bay. Admire the stunning mountain, coastal scenery including the famous Lakes of Killarney. The return train to Dublin departs Killarney at 6:25pm and arrives at Dublin Heuston 10:20pm where your tour concludes.

Local Operator Information:

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