# CliffsOfMoherRailTour.com - the Cliffs of Moher rail tour from Dublin and the other day trips, compared

> Independent guide to the Railtours Ireland day trip from Dublin to the Cliffs of Moher by train and coach,
> and the coach, small-group and Galway alternatives: what each includes, how long the day runs, live ratings
> and from-prices, rules and what to bring. Not affiliated with Railtours Ireland, Irish Rail, the Cliffs of Moher, any tour operator or Viator.

Site: https://cliffsofmoherrailtour.com
Language: en. Currency: USD. Country: Ireland (Dublin, County Clare, Galway).

## Verified facts

- No railway reaches the Cliffs of Moher. The rail tour (Viator product 3310DH06, Railtours Ireland First Class)
  takes the train Dublin Heuston - Limerick and Galway - Dublin; the rest of the day is by coach with a driver-guide.
- Itinerary: Limerick city tour, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park (about 1 h 30, admission included), lunch at
  Gus O'Connor's Pub in Doolin (own expense), Cliffs of Moher (about 2 h, admission included), the Burren (pass by,
  no stop), Galway Bay drive, Eyre Square in Galway (about 1 h), evening train to Dublin.
- Check-in 6:40 AM at the yellow Railtours Ireland stand near the Heuston Customer Service Desk; the 7:00 AM
  train does not wait. About 15 hours; due back into Heuston at 22:10 (operator timetable). No hotel pickup. Meals, drinks and gratuities not included.
- Ages: adult 16+, child rate 5-15, infant 0-4; under-16s must travel with a parent or guardian.
- Not wheelchair accessible; walkers and mobility scooters cannot be accommodated. Max 53 travelers.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before; the operator may cancel for bad weather or too few bookings.
- 'First Class' is part of the operator's name; the listing promises reserved train seats, not a seat class.
- Cliffs of Moher gate rates 2026 (cliffsofmoher.ie): adult EUR 15, student/senior EUR 12, family EUR 30;
  children under 12 free with a parent (max 4); lower online rates by time slot. Admission is included on
  every tour listed on this site.
- Cliffs of Moher opening hours: Nov-Feb 9:00-17:00; Mar-Apr and Sep-Oct 8:00-19:00; May-Aug 8:00-21:00.
  Peak time 11 AM-4 PM. Met Eireann Orange wind warning: too hazardous to visit; Red: centre closed.

## Bookable days listed on this site

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extra cost to the reader and says so at https://cliffsofmoherrailtour.com/affiliate-disclosure/.
Prices are 'from' prices in USD per person at the last build and move.

- Limerick, Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Rail Tour (Train from Dublin Heuston, coach in Clare) - from $185 per person, 15 hours, at the cliffs: 2 hours; rated 4.6 from 1,227 Viator reviews. Page: https://cliffsofmoherrailtour.com/tours/limerick-cliffs-of-moher-burren-galway-rail-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Dublin/Limerick-Cliffs-of-Moher-Burren-and-Galway-Bay-Rail-Tour-from-Dublin/d503-3310DH06
- Cliffs of Moher, Wild Atlantic Way & Galway by Coach (Coach from central Dublin) - from $86 per person, 13 hours, at the cliffs: 2 hours; rated 4.9 from 24,964 Viator reviews. Page: https://cliffsofmoherrailtour.com/tours/cliffs-of-moher-wild-atlantic-way-galway-coach-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Dublin/Cliffs-of-Moher-Tour-Including-Wild-Atlantic-Way-and-Galway-City-from-Dublin/d503-5300MOHER
- Small-Group Cliffs of Moher & Bunratty Castle Day (Van from The Merrion Hotel, Dublin) - from $148 per person, 12 hours, at the cliffs: 1 hour 30 minutes; rated 4.4 from 329 Viator reviews. Page: https://cliffsofmoherrailtour.com/tours/small-group-cliffs-of-moher-bunratty-castle-day/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Dublin/Cliffs-of-Moher-King-Johns-Castle-and-the-Burren-Tour-From-Dublin/d503-8962P26
- Cliffs of Moher, Burren & Galway Coach Tour (Coach from Parnell Square, Dublin) - from $89 per person, 12.5 hours, at the cliffs: 2 hours minimum; rated 4.9 from 15,096 Viator reviews. Page: https://cliffsofmoherrailtour.com/tours/cliffs-of-moher-burren-galway-coach-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Dublin/Cliffs-of-Moher-The-Burren-and-Galway-Day-Trip-from-Dublin/d503-7572P3
- Cliffs of Moher, Ennis & Limerick Coach Tour (Coach from Crampton Quay, Dublin) - from $80 per person, 12.5 hours, at the cliffs: 1 hour 45 minutes; rated 4.9 from 1,266 Viator reviews. Page: https://cliffsofmoherrailtour.com/tours/cliffs-of-moher-ennis-limerick-coach-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Dublin/Cliffs-of-Moher-Bunratty-Medieval-Castle-and-Folk-Park-Ennis-Town/d503-5300P2
- Cliffs of Moher, Doolin, Burren & Galway Day Trip (Coach from the Molly Malone Statue, Dublin) - from $86 per person, 13 hours, at the cliffs: 1 hour 30 minutes; rated 4.6 from 2,956 Viator reviews. Page: https://cliffsofmoherrailtour.com/tours/cliffs-of-moher-doolin-burren-galway-day-trip/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Dublin/Cliffs-of-Moher-Day-Trip-from-Dublin/d503-5299MOHER
- Cliffs of Moher Boat Cruise & Aillwee Caves from Dublin (Coach from the Molly Malone Statue, Dublin) - from $149 per person, 13 hours, at the cliffs: 1 hour on the boat + 45 minutes on top; rated 4.1 from 39 Viator reviews. Page: https://cliffsofmoherrailtour.com/tours/cliffs-of-moher-boat-cruise-aillwee-caves/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Dublin/Cliffs-Of-Moher-Guided-Day-Trip-from-Dublin-with-Boat-Cruise/d503-5299P17
- 3-Day Blarney, Ring of Kerry & Cliffs of Moher Rail Tour (Train from Dublin Heuston) - from $1,191 per person, 3 days, at the cliffs: 1 hour; rated 4.4 from 213 Viator reviews. Page: https://cliffsofmoherrailtour.com/tours/3-day-blarney-ring-of-kerry-cliffs-of-moher-rail-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Dublin/3-Day-Cork-Blarney-Castle-Ring-of-Kerry-and-Cliffs-of-Moher-Rail-Trip/d503-3310DH036
- Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Day Tour from Galway (Merchants Road, Galway) - from $96 per person, 10 hours, at the cliffs: 1 hour on top, plus a cruise below; rated 4.8 from 2,736 Viator reviews. Page: https://cliffsofmoherrailtour.com/tours/aran-islands-cliffs-of-moher-day-tour-from-galway/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Galway/Aran-Islands-and-The-Cliffs-of-Moher-Tour-including-Cliffs-of-Moher-Cruise/d5156-8623P1

## Guide pages

- https://cliffsofmoherrailtour.com/guides/cliffs-of-moher-rail-tour/ - The Cliffs of Moher rail tour from Dublin: the $185 per person price, what is included, every stop from Heuston to Galway, meals and who it suits.
- https://cliffsofmoherrailtour.com/guides/train-or-bus-to-cliffs-of-moher/ - Can you take a train to the Cliffs of Moher? No railway reaches them. How the rail tour works, and how it compares with the Dublin coach tours.
- https://cliffsofmoherrailtour.com/guides/cliffs-of-moher-tickets/ - Cliffs of Moher tickets for 2026: the €15 adult gate fee, student, senior and family rates, opening hours, what admission covers and tours that include it.
- https://cliffsofmoherrailtour.com/guides/cliffs-of-moher-weather/ - Cliffs of Moher weather explained: fog that comes and goes, what Yellow, Orange and Red wind warnings mean, what to wear, peak hours and tour cancellations.
- https://cliffsofmoherrailtour.com/guides/cliffs-of-moher-day-trips-from-dublin/ - Cliffs of Moher day trips from Dublin compared: time at the cliffs, start points, Bunratty visit or pass-by, child rules and per person prices for 2026.
- https://cliffsofmoherrailtour.com/guides/cliffs-of-moher-with-kids/ - The Cliffs of Moher with kids: child rates and minimum ages on each tour, free entry for under-12s, the 15-hour rail day, safety on the paths and family tips.

## Blog posts (dated)

- 2026-10-11: https://cliffsofmoherrailtour.com/blog/cliffs-of-moher-coastal-walk-closures-2026/ - The Liscannor section of the Cliffs of Moher Coastal Walk is closed in 2026 and Doolin stops at Surfers Path. What you can still walk, and what tours see.
- 2026-10-11: https://cliffsofmoherrailtour.com/blog/cliffs-of-moher-opening-hours-and-fees-2026/ - Cliffs of Moher 2026: opening hours by month, closed 24 to 26 December, gate prices from EUR 12 to 30, kids under 12 free, and the tours that include entry.
- 2026-10-11: https://cliffsofmoherrailtour.com/blog/cliffs-of-moher-rail-tour-2026-times-and-price/ - The 2026 Cliffs of Moher rail tour from Dublin: 6:40 AM check-in, a Limerick Junction change, back at 22:10. Prices on Viator and direct, and the fine print.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere

- There is no train to the Cliffs of Moher: 'rail tours' combine train and coach.
- The Burren is a drive-through on the rail tour, not a stop.
- Meals are not included on the rail tour.
- Cliffs of Moher entry is included on the tours listed here; there is no separate ticket to buy.

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