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Ride trains and a classic ferry from London to Dublin across the Irish Sea, then explore the Wild Atlantic Way: Cork and Blarney, the Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Kylemore Abbey in a seven-day hosted tour. Practical travel logistics meet coastal drama.
Ride trains and a classic ferry from London to Dublin across the Irish Sea, then explore the Wild Atlantic Way: Cork and Blarney, the Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher, Connemara and Kylemore Abbey in a seven-day hosted tour. Practical travel logistics meet coastal drama.
You step onto a morning platform at London Euston, ticket in hand, and watch the city give way to hedgerows and folded hills as the train heads northwest. Three hours and forty minutes later the coast of North Wales appears, and the rail journey spills into a brisk ferry crossing aboard Irish Ferries Ulysses — the sea daring you to breathe in the salt and horizon.
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Operated by Railtours Ireland First Class · Dublin, County Dublin
You step onto a morning platform at London Euston, ticket in hand, and watch the city give way to hedgerows and folded hills as the train heads northwest. Three hours and forty minutes later the coast of North Wales appears, and the rail journey spills into a brisk ferry crossing aboard Irish Ferries Ulysses — the sea daring you to breathe in the salt and horizon.
This seven-day itinerary threads through Ireland’s geological stories: Carboniferous limestone laid bare on the Burren, weathered sandstone on the Ring of Kerry, and the granite bones of Connemara. Cultural currents run just as deep — from the emigration histories at Cobh to the monastic echoes at Kylemore Abbey, and the resilient song of the Gaeltacht villages around Galway Bay.
Expect a mix of travel modes: scheduled trains, a three-hour ferry crossing, coach transfers, and guided day tours. Key highlights include kissing the Blarney Stone, standing at the Cliffs of Moher (cliff edge up to 214m) and looping the Ring of Kerry with views of Carrantuohill (1,041m). Walks are short to moderate; most terrain is paved or gravel at viewpoints, though some sites have steps and uneven surfaces.
Practical notes: arrive early at Euston for the 09:02 departure, pack layered waterproofs, and allow extra time for photo stops. Bring a compact daypack, sturdy shoes for coastal viewing points, and a small travel umbrella — Ireland’s weather moves quickly and the land will push you to look again.
No — the operator notes coaches and many sites include steps and are not wheelchair friendly; travelers requiring mobility assistance should contact the operator before booking.
The itinerary includes evenings free in Dublin, Killarney and Galway and hop-on-hop-off time in Dublin; most days have scheduled guided segments with photo and lunch stops.
Breakfast is included most days (six breakfasts listed); lunches and dinners are generally at your own expense except where explicitly noted.
Luggage moves with the group on coach transfers and ferries; pack essentials in a carry-on for train and ferry transfers and label bags with contact information.
Railtours Ireland First Class operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step onto a morning platform at London Euston, ticket in hand, and watch the city give way to hedgerows and folded hills as the train heads northwest. Three hours and forty minutes later the coast of North Wales appears, and the rail journey spills into a brisk ferry crossing aboard Irish Ferries Ulysses — the sea daring you to breathe in the salt and horizon.
You step onto a morning platform at London Euston, ticket in hand, and watch the city give way to hedgerows and folded hills as the train heads northwest. Three hours and forty minutes later the coast of North Wales appears, and the rail journey spills into a brisk ferry crossing aboard Irish Ferries Ulysses — the sea daring you to breathe in the salt and horizon.
This seven-day itinerary threads through Ireland’s geological stories: Carboniferous limestone laid bare on the Burren, weathered sandstone on the Ring of Kerry, and the granite bones of Connemara. Cultural currents run just as deep — from the emigration histories at Cobh to the monastic echoes at Kylemore Abbey, and the resilient song of the Gaeltacht villages around Galway Bay.
Expect a mix of travel modes: scheduled trains, a three-hour ferry crossing, coach transfers, and guided day tours. Key highlights include kissing the Blarney Stone, standing at the Cliffs of Moher (cliff edge up to 214m) and looping the Ring of Kerry with views of Carrantuohill (1,041m). Walks are short to moderate; most terrain is paved or gravel at viewpoints, though some sites have steps and uneven surfaces.
Practical notes: arrive early at Euston for the 09:02 departure, pack layered waterproofs, and allow extra time for photo stops. Bring a compact daypack, sturdy shoes for coastal viewing points, and a small travel umbrella — Ireland’s weather moves quickly and the land will push you to look again.