No visit to Ireland is complete without a visit to Blarney Castle! On this full-day trip from Dublin you'll kiss the famous Blarney Stone, walk through the castle grounds and hear the moving story of Ireland's emigrants at the Queenstown Story in Cobh. Traveling by train and coach, you'll take a journey through Ireland's rich history and scenic countryside.

Highlights

  • Full-day train and coach trip from Dublin to Cork, Blarney Castle and Cobh
  • Travel through Ireland's scenic countryside
  • Kiss the famous Blarney Stone
  • Free time to shop and have lunch in Blarney village
  • Short city tour of Cork
  • Moving Queenstown Story Heritage Center in Cobh
  • Hosted train travel
  • Information pack
  • Friendly, professional tour guide

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Departing from Dublin Heuston Station, you'll catch the train to Cork (full breakfast service available onboard). From Cork, you'll travel by coach to the famous Blarney Castle. There will be time here for you to kiss the famous stone and thus acquire the gift of eternal eloquence. 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.

Schedule Details

Cork and Blarney Castle Rail Trip from Dublin

The Queenstown Story in Cork

Departs:

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Departure Point: Dublin Heuston Station Departure Time:

7:00am

Duration:

12 hours (approx.)

Return details:

Returns to original departure point

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Additional Information

Inclusions:
    • Host on trains
    • Information pack
    • Entrance fees
    • Reserved seats on trains
    • Qualified driver-guide on coaches
    • All travel by rail and coach from Dublin
Exclusions:
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info:

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • For infants 4 years and under, a fee of EUR15,00 per day is payable direct
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • This tour offers stops en route for photographs, shopping, etc
  • Due to operational reasons it may, on occasion, be necessary to alter certain itineraries
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
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5 star rating: Highly Recommended

Awesome! By far the best thing I did on my trip to Ireland.

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Kathryn T, May 2012

5 star rating: Highly Recommended

This is a nice trip that provides great views of the Irish countryside. Blarney Castle and ...  Read more ›

 

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