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

Dublin, Ireland
2 Day Cork Blarney Castle and Ring of Kerry Rail Trip from Dublin
  • 2 days
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Enhance your experience of Ireland’s stunning coastal scenery on a relaxed 2-day trip to Cork and the Ring of Kerry from Dublin. Travel through Ireland’s beautiful countryside and visit iconic attractions like Blarney Castle, home to the famous Blarney Stone, and the gorgeous Dingle Bay. Enjoy an overnight stay in the convivial town of Killarney; revitalize with a fulfilling full Irish breakfast; and learn about the rich culture and history of the region from a professional guide.   
  • 2-day coach and rail tour to Cork, Blarney and the Ring of Kerry from Dublin
  • Kiss the famous Blarney Stone during a visit to the ancient Blarney Castle
  • Take a guided city tour of Cork and marvel at the coastal beauty of Dingle Bay
  • Experience traditional Irish hospitality during an overnight stay in the lively town of Killarney
  • Gain valuable insight into the history and culture of Ireland from your expert guide

What's Included

  • Host on trains
  • Breakfast
  • Information pack
  • Reserved seats on trains
  • Driver/guide
  • All travel by rail and coach from Dublin Heuston Station
  • Overnight accommodation including full Irish breakfast
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Dublin Heuston
    Heuston Station Saint John's Road West, Saint James, Dublin, Ireland

    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!

Start time

07:00 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Day 1

Dublin-Cork

2 Stops

Blarney Castle & Gardens

3 hours Admission Ticket Included

Cobh Heritage Centre The Queenstown Story

1 hour 20 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

Accommodation: Overnight at a Killarney B&B. **Hotel upgrades available at €99 pps/night. Please enquire for further details.**

Meals: Not included

Day 2

The Ring of Kerry

1 Stop

Ring of Kerry

7 hours Admission Ticket Free

Accommodation: Not included

Meals: Breakfast

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • PLEASE NOTE: If you are booking a double occupancy room, please specify in 'Special Requirements' whether you prefer a double or a twin-bed room (subject to availability).
  • This tour offers stops en route for photographs, shopping, etc.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Due to operational reasons it may, on occasion, be necessary to alter certain itineraries.
  • Service animals allowed
  • Children U16 cannot book independently. They must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
  • 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.
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 53 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 6 days in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • Any changes made less than 6 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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Experience of a lifetime
Jennifer_B, Jul 2022
Bed and Breakfast was wonderful! We enjoyed the Ring of Kerry and the knowledge the driver had. The country side was unbelievably beautiful!
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George_S, Nov 2019
We had a great time due to our driver/guide Ray. We saw everything we expected to see and more, always with a through explanation. We had some rain, but that didn’t stop us. The B&B was in a good location and very nice.
This Was a Really Nice Trip
James R, Sep 2019
Not knowing anything about the tours sites, it was a perfect tour to choose for us. Peter was our guide and he was very personable and knowledgeable about the areas we covered. The best part was an unmentioned little side trip to see how an Irish lad trained sheep dogs. Doesn't sound like much, but it was incredible awesome. We stayed in a B&B in Killarney which had a very nice owner and pretty comfy room however as a spoiled American: the bathroom was w-a-y too small. It also had a door that blew lightly in the door jam all night that kept me awake. Overall though it was very nice. Full Irish Breakfast is not the same as huge spread of food in a hotel breakfast room but it was OK. All the places we visited on the tour had the history well explained ahead of time and questioned were taken and answered intelligently. It was well organized on time. Trains, buses and transfers were easy and on time. The trains were super smooth, clean, and comfortable. September seems to be the best most for this part of Ireland. Perhaps not dependably but overall, September has the best weather for more sun and warmer days. It also has fewer tourists and crowds. ;) I will look at other tours from this site as it was truly helpful. One more thing: after I purchased the tour, I had a few questions here and there. When I email Viator, I received swift responses with the information for which I had inquired.
This two day tour was definitely NOT...
Allen L S, Nov 2017
This two day tour was definitely NOT worth the price. The B and B they picked for us was two-star at best. Musty odor in room, long walk to town. We discovered that nicer and more convenient B and B's were available but the Ireland-based tour operator obviously wanted to save money! When I complained about the room, our host, was no help at all. Just told us to take it up with management. But he stayed at a 4-star Hotel in town center. Also, some stops were just a waste of time, such as an hour-long stop at a local cemetery! Who wants to visit a cemetery on vacation?. And tour of Cork was a joke--amounted to a quick drive-by of town, not even in town center! Finally, restaurant stops were rushed and food/selection was mediocre at best. Would definitely not recommend this particular tour!
For my first time in Ireland I spent...
Robert Y, Sep 2017
For my first time in Ireland I spent a decent amount of time in Dublin and then went on this tour. Must say, the two day tour was probably the best money spent in a while. Norman is an amazing guy and probably knows the name of every person in the country...at the least they probably know him. Tim and Kevin the bus operators were also great...and most importantly kept us safe on the twisty roads of the Ring. Looking forward to my return trip!!!
Really enjoyed the trip. Day 1 was...
Carol J. P, Aug 2017
Really enjoyed the trip. Day 1 was the best. Day 2 was a bit tiring. You were on the bus all day with a few rest stops, but they were so short all you could get done was use the bathroom. I would have liked a bit of time to at least be able to buy a souvenir.
I can't say enough about this trip...
Diane_R, Apr 2017
I can't say enough about this trip. We actually extended our tour and included Cliffs of Moher because we were having such a great time. Jonathan, our guide, is a true Irish gem and should be lauded. What a treasure trove of Irish history, and funny too! I would go with him anywhere! The history and natural beauty of Ireland is not to be missed.
Norman was a wealth of know and his...
Gretchen_R, Aug 2016
Norman was a wealth of know and his enthusiasm for trains was evident. I was able to add an addition day to see the Cliffs of Moher. Wish I could have stayed another day to go to the Aran Islands. Rail tours are well designed and fun to use the trains instead of the couch the whole time. Thanks NORMAN!!!!
It was a very interesting trip. A...
Adrienne A, May 2016
It was a very interesting trip. A lot of the scenery reminded me of New Zealand. The staff worked hard to make it enjoyable.
a very well professionally run tour...
Thomas K, Nov 2015
a very well professionally run tour of an amazingly beautiful county, Ireland. The people are lovely and caring. Highly recommended tour.
The rail tour was amazing and gave...
Lena, Nov 2015
The rail tour was amazing and gave us a better look at what Ireland has to offer. At first, we were unsure of where the meeting place would be, but the information emailed to us was detailed enough that we were able to find our tour group easily at the Dublin Heuston Station. We didn't realize until half way of the tour that we were all mixed together for example, groups that booked a one-day tour but included parts of Cork would be with a multi-day tour that included Cork, Blarney, etc. So it is important to pay attention to who your guide is. Bob, our tour guide, was amazing. He is so knowledgable about each town, places to eat, and where to go next time you visit. He is much older so certain movies he may mention, may not ring a bell with younger customers. The B and B we stayed at was over the top. To me, it wasn't your typical B and B, it was a 4-star hotel, the Internation Hotel. I had an awesome view of the streets, which was a change. The complimentary full Irish breakfast was great too. The information given to you also didn't state this, but you really don't need to pack little snacks like a sandwich, except for a water bottle. On day 1, we had lunch at the Woollen Mall Center and dinner we ventured out and found a really good place for Thai food. On our last day, we had a complimentary breakfast and for lunch we stopped at The Ring of Kerry Restaurant. Overall, I'd do it again. I'd go back to the Blarney Castle. It was beautiful. But either way, Ireland has so much to offer that I only made a small dent.
John, the guide, makes the trip...
Mark J, Jul 2015
John, the guide, makes the trip worth while. He is one of the most enthusiastic and knowledgeable people you will ever meet in this kind of activity. The Cork and Blarney Castle portions of the trip are definitely 5 star. As for the second day, if you experience inclement weather, which always looms as a possibility in Ireland, you might find the second day around Kerrry a bit long, even though the scenery is beautiful and the bust makes some pretty interesting stops.
This tour was excellent! Our tour...
mktay69, May 2015
This tour was excellent! Our tour guide,Jonathan, was awesome. He was full of knowledge regarding the region, myths, and history. We loved it! He gave us plenty of time to get our pictures, see the sites and do our shopping. We even stopped at a few extra sites. Thank you for a wonderful time.
Tour was well organized. Tour guide...
Robert H, May 2015
Tour was well organized. Tour guide was very well informed and quite entertaining. Felt a bit rushed in couple of sections but overall a very good experience. We liked it enough to book a different tour with them.
Great weather on Blarney Castle day...
Jessica O, Jan 2015
Great weather on Blarney Castle day and though some wind and a little mist the Ring of Kerry was still amazing. Complimentary upgrades in the hotel and small size of the tour made for a real pamper and Brenden, Margrette and Pat made for excellent guides through Southern Ireland.
Had a great tour, our guide was...
Frank P, Dec 2014
Had a great tour, our guide was exceptional, weather put a bit of a damper on things,too cold to enjoy the Ring of Kerry to it's fullest ! ring
The tour was wonderful and the tour...
Claudia B, Sep 2014
The tour was wonderful and the tour guides were very informative and helpful. They all had wonderful sense of humours. We loved visiting your beautiful Ireland.
I had a great time and loved our...
Melissa M, Aug 2014
I had a great time and loved our trip. It was too short and I definitely need to come back and spend more time a each location. The only issue I had was that the day before the trip they calle and asked me if I was traveling with another guest because they did not have a room for me in Killarney. It all worked out but I didn't find out until about 2 hours before if I was going to have to sleep on the bus.
We enjoyed the tour, thanks to John...
Darlene W, Jun 2014
We enjoyed the tour, thanks to John, the tour leader, for taking such good care of us.
Wonderful tour of the south of...
Edna L, Jan 2014
Wonderful tour of the south of Ireland. My favorite town was Killarney and I wish I could have stayed there longer. Our guide for the Ring of Kerry was terrific -- Michael was well informed, personable, and did an outstanding job of giving us a wonderful experience despite the weather. We did have bouts of rain but that did not take away from all the sights.

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