Booking choice: The Cliffs of Moher rail tour, from $185 per person. Check dates Tour details
Railtours Ireland runs the Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty and Galway day from Dublin Heuston. The 2026 page gives the same shape as before: an early train out, a coach day in Clare and a late train back.
The quick answer
In 2026 the rail tour checks in at 06:40 at Dublin Heuston for the 07:00 train, changes at Limerick Junction for Limerick, and arrives back at Heuston at 22:10. Railtours Ireland lists it from €149 per person on its own site; on Viator it is from $185 per person, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Both admissions are included. Meals are not, and there is no first class seating.
What time does the Cliffs of Moher rail tour leave and return in 2026?
Check-in is 06:40 at Heuston for the 07:00 train. You arrive back at Heuston at 22:10.
Times from the Railtours Ireland tour page. The operator says you change trains at Limerick Junction for the Limerick train. The Viator listing adds the stops in between and how long each one lasts.
| When | What happens |
|---|---|
| 06:40 | Check in at the yellow stand near the Customer Service Desk, Heuston |
| 07:00 | Train leaves; change at Limerick Junction for Limerick |
| Morning | Short tour of Limerick, then coach to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park (1 h 30) |
| Lunch | Gus O'Connor's pub in Doolin, at your own cost |
| Afternoon | Cliffs of Moher, 2 hours |
| Evening | Burren and Galway Bay drive, time in Galway, train to Dublin |
| 22:10 | Arrival at Dublin Heuston |
How much does the rail tour cost in 2026?
From $185 per person on Viator and from €149 per person on Railtours Ireland's own site.
The operator's page quotes from €149 per person, based on one adult. Viator lists the same day from $185 per adult in US dollars, with a child rate for ages 5 to 15 and free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Exchange rates and dates move both numbers, so compare the checkout totals for your date.
Whichever you pick, the price covers reserved train seats, a host on the trains, the coach and driver-guide, and admission to Bunratty and the cliffs. Read our full rail tour guide for what the day feels like, or the tour page for the key facts.
| Where | From | Currency | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viator | $185 | USD, per person | Free up to 24 hours before |
| Railtours Ireland | €149 | EUR, per person | See the operator's terms |
Book in dollars with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Check dates for the Cliffs of Moher rail tourIs the rail tour first class?
No. "First Class" is in the company name, but Railtours Ireland does not use first class seats.
In its FAQ, Railtours Ireland says first class is "extremely limited" on Irish trains, so its guests sit together with their host in a reserved car or part of a car. Expect standard seats, booked for your group.
What should you plan around a 22:10 return?
Your ride from Heuston, food for the day, and a good night's sleep before the 06:40 check-in.
Breakfast on the morning train, lunch in Doolin and dinner on the evening train are all at your own expense. Guests describe a 15 or 16 hour day, and one had to call an Uber at Heuston because no taxis were waiting. Another said that, looking back, they would have stayed the night in Galway.
The 07:00 train does not wait, so stay close to Heuston or book your taxi the night before.
Rail tour or coach tour in 2026?
Take the rail tour for the train legs and Bunratty Castle; take a coach tour for half the price and the same two hours at the cliffs.
The big coach days from Dublin run 12 to 13 hours, start between 6:45 and 7:00 AM and spend most of the day on the road. The rail tour costs more and runs longer, but you swap the motorway for a reserved train seat, and you get inside Bunratty Castle. Our train or bus guide compares them in detail.
| Tour | Length | At the cliffs | Bunratty | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rail tour | 15 hours | 2 hours | Inside, 1 h 30 | $185 |
| Wild Rover coach | 13 hours | 2 hours | Drive past | $86 |
| Burren & Galway coach | 12.5 hours | 2 hours minimum | No | $89 |
| 3-day rail tour | 3 days | 1 hour | Inside, 1 h 30 | $1,191 |
Frequently asked questions
What time does the Cliffs of Moher rail tour start?
Check-in is 06:40 at Dublin Heuston for the 07:00 train.
What time does the rail tour get back to Dublin?
Railtours Ireland gives the arrival at Heuston as 22:10.
How much is the rail tour in 2026?
From $185 per person on Viator, or from €149 per person on the operator's site.
Do you change trains?
Yes. Railtours Ireland says you change at Limerick Junction for the Limerick train.
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Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Rail Tour
- Reserved train seats Dublin Heuston to Limerick and Galway to Dublin, with a host on the trains
- Driver-guide on the coach between Limerick and Galway
- Admission to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and to the Cliffs of Moher
Cliffs of Moher, Wild Atlantic Way & Galway by Coach
- Coach from two Dublin pickup points, about 6:55 AM
- Professional guide and a guided walk in Galway
- Cliffs of Moher admission; on-board WiFi
3-Day Blarney, Ring of Kerry & Cliffs of Moher Rail Tour
The same operator, without the 15-hour day
