Rail Tours
Access offers you the chance to see parts of Ireland you would not normally be able to experience in one day. With reserved train seats and a guide for your journey these combined rail and coach tours offer great value and ease of travel if you prefer not to drive yourself. All accommodation is B&B ensuite. Half day tours start from A$70 per person.
· Children aged 5-15yrs half price (except for tours DH03, DH03D, DH37, DH07 and DH11)
· Dublin accommodation can be booked pre or post tours
Railtours Ireland Cork, Blarney Castle and the Queenstown Story
Cork , Blarney Castle and the Queenstown Story
A highly enjoyable trip to Ireland’s southern capital, Cork, visiting the world renowned Blarney Stone and the Queenstown Story at Cobh, on Cork Harbour, famous as the Titanic’s last port of call (all admissions and transfers / tours included).
Dublin Cork & Cobh Rail MapDublin Cork Cobh
ITINERARY:
Check in Dublin Heuston station (Customer Service Desk) 07:00 for Inter City service to Cork (breakfast available).
On arrival in Cork we transfer by road to Blarney Castle where we kiss the famous stone and thus acquire the gift of eternal eloquence. Time for shopping and lunch at Blarney Village before returning to Cork and a short city tour. We have a scenic journey alongside Cork Harbour to Cobh where the “Queenstown Story” Heritage Centre is located in the beautifully restored Victorian railway station and transatlantic terminal. Embarkation point for generations of Irish emigrants to the new worlds from famine times to recent years.
Return to Cork for departure on Inter City service to Dublin (light meals available). Arrival at Dublin Heuston Station is at 20:10 hrs (8.10pm).
Adult Rates A $185 per person Departs Daily (Monday – Saturday)
Northern Ireland
A fascinating day out to the famed Antrim coast with its spectacular seascapes taking in the Giant’s Causeway and Dunluce Castle. Rail travel Dublin – Belfast – Dublin by “Enterprise Express” (all admissions, transfers /tours included). Overnight stay in Belfast with city tour.
The Giants Causeway Rail Tour Map Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge
ITINERARY
Check in Dublin Connolly Station (Gate for Platform 4) for 7.35am departure of Enterprise service (light breakfast available). At Belfast we join our tour and head to the famous Antrim Coast Road crossing the lovely Glens of Antrim en route to Ballycastle and the Carrick-a-rede* rope bridge (April – September only). Glimpse the Scottish coast on a clear day. We continue to the stunning Giant’s Causeway next, seeing Dunluce Castle (photo stop only). We return to Belfast for our overnight stay in a 4* hotel. City tour of Belfast on our second day with time to explore the city before our return to Dublin.
Tour operates ( Mon – Sat) March – October
Saturday only Jan, Feb, Nov and December
Adult Rate A $385 per person Departs Mon-Sat March to October Saturdays only January, February, November and December
Single Room Supplement $95AUD per night
Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story, Killarney and
The Ring of Kerry
A two day tour to the South and South West of Ireland taking in Cork, Blarney Castle, the Queenstown Story at Cobh, overnighting in Killarney and touring the world renowned Ring of Kerry – (all admissions, transfers, tours included).
ITINERARY:
Day 1
Check in Dublin Heuston at 07:00 (Customer Service Desk) for InterCity train (breakfast available) to Cork. We transfer to Blarney Castle and kiss the Blarney Stone.
After time for lunch and shopping we have a short city tour of Cork and then visit Cobh Heritage Centre home of the “Queenstown Story”. We transfer back to Cork station for train to Killarney where we are transferred to our comfortable Bed and Breakfast accommodation (with en-suite facilities). Evening free.
Day 2
10.00a.m. We embark on the famous Ring of Kerry tour which is a largely coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, Here you will see some of the best scenery in Ireland including stunning mountain and coastal vistas and the famous Lakes of Killarney. Return train to Dublin departs Killarney 18-25 and arrives Dublin Heuston 22-05.
Adult Rate A $425 per person, Departs Daily (Monday – Saturday)
This is a per person twin share rate, single supplement please add $72AUD per night’s accommodation
Cork, Blarney Castle, The Ring of Kerry and the Cliffs of Moher
A three day tour to the South and South West of Ireland taking in Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story and then from Killarney, touring the Ring of Kerry the Cliffs of Moher and Galway Bay, returning to Dublin by train from Galway.
ITINERARY:
Day1
Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for 7.00 departure of Intercity train (breakfast available) to Cork. We transfer by road to Blarney Castle and kiss the famous stone. After time for lunch and shopping, and a flavour of Cork City we visit Cobh Heritage Centre home of the “Queenstown Story” We depart Cork by train to Killarney where we are transferred to our comfortable Bed & Breakfast accommodation with en-suite facilities. We are based here for two nights.
Day2
10:00 we embark on the famous Ring of Kerry tour which is a largely coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula – lots of stunning mountain and coastal scenery, including the famous Lakes of Killarney.
Day3
07:30 transfer from Killarney to Limerick to join DH06 visit Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, traditional pub at Doolin, Galway Bay, return to Dublin Heuston by InterCity train arriving at 20.50.
Adult Rate A $730 per person Departs Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs and Sat.
*Prices are per person sharing
Single Room Supplement $72AUD per night
Cork, Blarney Castle, The Ring of Kerry, and the Dingle Peninsula
A three day tour to the South and South West of Ireland taking in Cork, Blarney Castle, The Queenstown Story and then based in Killarney, touring the Ring of Kerry and the Dingle Peninsula.
ITINERARY:
Day 1
Check in Dublin Heuston at 07:00 (Customer Service Desk) for Inter City train (breakfast available) to Cork. We transfer by road to Blarney Castle and kiss the famous stone.
After time for lunch and shopping and a flavour of Cork city we visit Cobh Heritage Centre, home of the “Queenstown Story”.
We depart Cork by train to Killarney where we are transferred to our comfortable Bed & Breakfast accommodation with en suite facilities. You are based here for two nights.
Day 2
10.00a.m. We embark on the famous Ring of Kerry tour which is a largely coastal drive around the Iveragh Peninsula, Here you will see some of the best scenery in Ireland including stunning mountain and coastal vistas and the famous Lakes of Killarney.
Day 3
10.00a.m. We tour the Dingle Peninsula made famous as the location for the movie Ryan’s Daughter. We return by train from Killarney at 18.25 arriving in Dublin Heuston 22.05.
Adult Rate A $675 per person, Departs Daily (Monday – Saturday)
This is a per person twin share rate, single supplement please add $72AUD per night’s accommodation
The Grand Atlantic Tour
A truly unique opportunity to visit our great South and Western coastal regions, with fabulous seascapes and mountain scenery and visits to Ireland’s premier tourist locations such as Cork, Cobh, Blarney Castle, Ring of Kerry, Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay and Connemara.
Rail TourBunratty Castle
ITINERARY:
Day 1
Check in Dublin Heuston at 07:00 (Customer Service Desk) for InterCity train (breakfast available) to Cork. We visit Blarney Castle, the Queenstown story at Cobh, then train to Killarney for two nights B&B with en-suite facilities.
Day 2
10.00a.m. depart Killarney on Ring of Kerry tour, overnight in Killarney.
Day 3
07.30am transfer from Killarney to Limerick, (to join DH07) visit Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, traditional pub at Doolin, Galway Bay, overnight Galway city in 3 star hotel.
Day 4
10.00am depart Galway for tour of Connemara, including Kylemore Abbey after which we depart Galway by train, arriving Dublin Heuston 20.50 (8.50pm).
Adult Rate A $850 per person
Departs Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday and Saturday
This is a per person twin share rate, single supplement please add $72AUD per night’s accommodation
The Royal Atlantic Tour
In response to popular demand we present a five day tour taking in Cork, Cobh, Blarney Castle, Cliffs of Moher, Galway Bay, Connemara and The Aran Islands.
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ITINERARY:
Day 1
Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for 7.00 departure of Intercity train to Cork (breakfast available). For Blarney Castle, Cobh then travel to Killarney for two nights B&B accommodation* with en-suite facilities.
Day 2
10.00 depart Killarney on Ring of Kerry tour, overnight in Killarney.
Day 3
07.30 transfer Killarney to Limerick to join DH711. Visit Bunratty, Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, overnight in Galway City in three star hotel (2 nights)
Day 4
10.30 am transfer to Connemara Airport for tour of Inishmór largest of the Aran Islands.
Day 5
10.00 am depart Galway for tour of Connemara including Kylemore Abbey after which we depart Galway by train arriving Dublin Heuston at 20.55 (light meals and full bar available)
Adult Rate A $1160 per person Departs Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday and Saturday
* Price is per person sharing
Single Room Supplement $72AUD per night
The All Ireland Tour
Finally a tour covering all our highlights – offering two nights in Killarney, two nights in Galway and two nights in Dublin.
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ITINERARY:
DAY 1
Check in Dublin Heuston Station (Customer Service Desk) for 07:00 departure of Intercity train (breakfast available) to Cork, Blarney Castle Cobh then to Killarney for two nights Bed & Breakfast* accommodation with ensuite facilities.
ITINERARY DAY 2 *or Hotel- see upgrade option below
10.00 am depart Killarney on Ring of Kerry tour, overnight in Killarney.
ITINERARY DAY 3
07.30 transfer Killarney to Limerick to join DH 711. Visit Bunratty Castle, Cliffs of Moher, overnight in Galway City in three star hotel (2 nights) breakfast inc
ITINERARY DAY 4
10.30am transfer to Connemara Airport for flight and tour to Inishmor largest of the Aran Islands
ITINERARY DAY 5
10.00am depart Galway for tour of Connemara. After which we depart Galway by train arriving Dublin Heuston at 20.55 transfer by tram to three star hotel for two nights (room only).
ITINERARY DAY 6
Check in Dublin Connolly Station for 07.35 departure Giants Causeway tour (see tour DC10). Arrives back in Dublin 22.20 for second night in three star hotel.
Adult Rate A $1540 per person Departs Monday/ Wednesday/ Thursday and Saturday
March to October only. Single Room Supplement $72AUD per night
The Aran Islands in Galway Bay.
A unique opportunity to visit Inishmore the largest of the legendary Aran Islands facing the wild Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of Galway Bay.(all admissions, transfers/tours included.)
Aran Island in Galway Rail Tour MapAran Island fron the air
ITINERARY:
Check in Dublin Heuston 07:10 for InterCity service to Galway (light breakfast available).
We transfer by road to Connemara Airport for *flight to Inishmore where we join our tour of the Island with time for lunch at Kilronan before our visit to the magnificent ancient fort Dun Aengus with its sheer cliffs and dramatic seascapes.
Return flight and transfer back to Galway City with time for exploring and shopping before our return train to Dublin Heuston arriving at 20:50 (8.50pm).
Adult Rate A $225 per person Departs Daily (Monday – Saturday)
The Giant’s Causeway Glens of Antrim and Wild Atlantic Coast.
A fascinating day out to the famed Antrim coast with its spectacular seascapes taking in the Giant’s Causeway, Dunluce Castle and the old Bushmills Distillery. Rail travel Dublin – Belfast – Dublin by “Enterprise Express” (all admissions, transfers/tours included).
The Giants Causeway Rail Tour MapThe Giants Causeway
ITINERARY:
Check in Dublin Connolly station 07:15 (gate for platform 4) for Enterprise Service (light breakfast available).
At Belfast we join our tour and head to the famous Antrim Coast Road crossing the lovely Glens of Antrim en route to Ballycastle and the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge (April to September only). Glimpse the Scottish coast on a clear day. We continue to the stunning Giant’s Causeway next, seeing Dunluce Castle (photo stop only), concluding with a visit to the famous Old Bushmills Distillery sampling a “drop of the hard stuff”.
We return to Belfast and our train to Dublin arriving at Connolly station at 20:15 (8.15pm). Please note: Sterling (British Currency) is required in Northern Ireland
Adult Rate A $190 per person Departs Daily (Monday – Saturday)
In January/February/March and November/December, departure is on Saturdays only.
