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Plan your Ireland Itinerary with Real Train, Bus & Inter-City Routes

Ireland travel plans with the routes already figured out

Rome2Rio itineraries for Ireland are made from a decade of travellers telling us their favourite ways to get from A to B. Personalise these itineraries to take you from A to B to C... and then all the way back home.

4 days in Ireland

DublinGalway

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Days 1–3: Dublin, Ireland

Activities
  • Chester Beatty Library
  • Dublinia
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection

8.6517 reviews
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Day 4: Galway, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dublin → Galway by bus
  1. Take the bus from Dublin to Galwaybus bus
2h 30m
$30–45
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Activities
  • The Claddagh
  • Galway Cathedral
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

8.31,687 reviews
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5 days in Ireland

GalwayCork

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Day 1: Galway, Ireland

Activities
  • Quay Street
  • Galway Cathedral
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

8.31,687 reviews
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Days 2–4: Dublin, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Galway → Dublin by bus
  1. Take the bus from Galway to Dublinbus bus
2h 20m
$30–45
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Activities
  • Chester Beatty Library
  • Temple Bar
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection

8.6517 reviews
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Day 5: Cork, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dublin → Cork by train
  1. Take the train from Dublin to Corktrain train
2h 32m
$35–55
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Activities
  • Lewis Glucksman Gallery
  • University College Cork
Explore Cork itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Moxy Cork

8.62,190 reviews
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6 days in Ireland

DublinWaterford

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–3: Dublin, Ireland

Activities
  • Jameson Distillery Bow St
  • Phoenix Park
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection

8.6517 reviews
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Day 4: Galway, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dublin → Galway by bus
  1. Take the bus from Dublin to Galwaybus bus
2h 30m
$30–45
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Activities
  • Lynchs Castle
  • Eyre Square
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

8.31,687 reviews
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Day 5: Cork, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Galway → Cork by bus
  1. Take the bus from Galway to Corkbus bus
3h
$30–55
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Activities
  • Blackrock Castle Observatory
  • Crawford Art Gallery
Explore Cork itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Moxy Cork

8.62,190 reviews
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Day 6: Waterford, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cork → Waterford by bus
  1. Take the bus from Cork to Waterfordbus bus
1h 40m
$20–40
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Activities
  • Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum
  • Copper Coast Geopark Scenic Drive
Explore Waterford itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Fitzwilton Hotel

8.62,160 reviews
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7 days in Ireland

GalwayLimerick

Itinerary navigation

Day 1: Galway, Ireland

Activities
  • Galway Market
  • National University of Ireland Galway
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

8.31,687 reviews
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Days 2–4: Dublin, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Galway → Dublin by bus
  1. Take the bus from Galway to Dublinbus bus
2h 20m
$30–45
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Activities
  • Kilmainham Gaol
  • Grafton Street
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection

8.6517 reviews
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Day 5: Cork, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dublin → Cork by train
  1. Take the train from Dublin to Corktrain train
2h 32m
$35–55
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Activities
  • Shandon Bells & Tower, St Annes Church
  • Fota Wildlife Park
Explore Cork itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Moxy Cork

8.62,190 reviews
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Day 6: Waterford, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cork → Waterford by bus
  1. Take the bus from Cork to Waterfordbus bus
1h 40m
$20–40
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Activities
  • Comeragh Mountains Hiking
  • Waterford Suir Valley Railway
Explore Waterford itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Fitzwilton Hotel

8.62,160 reviews
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Day 7: Limerick, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Waterford → Limerick by bus
  1. Take the bus from Waterford to Limerickbus bus
2h 25m
$30–45
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Activities
  • International Rugby Experience
  • Lough Gur Visitor Centre
Explore Limerick itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Bedford Townhouse

9.21,716 reviews
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8 days in Ireland

DublinTallaght

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–3: Dublin, Ireland

Activities
  • Kilmainham Gaol
  • National Gallery of Ireland
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection

8.6517 reviews
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Day 4: Galway, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dublin → Galway by bus
  1. Take the bus from Dublin to Galwaybus bus
2h 30m
$30–45
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Activities
  • Eyre Square
  • St Nicholas Collegiate Church
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

8.31,687 reviews
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Day 5: Cork, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Galway → Cork by bus
  1. Take the bus from Galway to Corkbus bus
3h
$30–55
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Activities
  • Cobh Heritage Centre
  • Shandon Bells & Tower, St Annes Church
Explore Cork itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Moxy Cork

8.62,190 reviews
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Day 6: Waterford, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cork → Waterford by bus
  1. Take the bus from Cork to Waterfordbus bus
1h 40m
$20–40
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Activities
  • Curraghmore House and Gardens
  • Dunmore East Coastal Walk
Explore Waterford itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Fitzwilton Hotel

8.62,160 reviews
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Day 7: Limerick, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Waterford → Limerick by bus
  1. Take the bus from Waterford to Limerickbus bus
2h 25m
$30–45
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Activities
  • Angelas Ashes Walking Tour
  • The Hunt Museum
Explore Limerick itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Bedford Townhouse

9.21,716 reviews
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Day 8: Tallaght, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Limerick → Tallaght by bus
  1. Take the bus from Limerick to Tallaghtbus bus
2h 25m
$25–40
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Activities
  • Dodder Valley Park
  • Tallaght Library
Explore Tallaght itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Green Isle Hotel, Dublin

7.42,394 reviews
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9 days in Ireland

GalwayBlanchardstown

Itinerary navigation

Day 1: Galway, Ireland

Activities
  • Salthill Promenade
  • The Claddagh
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

8.31,687 reviews
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Days 2–4: Dublin, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Galway → Dublin by bus
  1. Take the bus from Galway to Dublinbus bus
2h 20m
$30–45
See more transport options
Activities
  • Kilmainham Gaol
  • Dublin Castle
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Shelbourne, Autograph Collection

8.6517 reviews
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Day 5: Cork, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dublin → Cork by train
  1. Take the train from Dublin to Corktrain train
2h 32m
$35–55
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Activities
  • Blackrock Castle Observatory
  • Spike Island
Explore Cork itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Moxy Cork

8.62,190 reviews
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Day 6: Waterford, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cork → Waterford by bus
  1. Take the bus from Cork to Waterfordbus bus
1h 40m
$20–40
See more transport options
Activities
  • House of Waterford Crystal
  • Copper Coast Geopark Scenic Drive
Explore Waterford itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Fitzwilton Hotel

8.62,160 reviews
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Day 7: Limerick, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Waterford → Limerick by bus
  1. Take the bus from Waterford to Limerickbus bus
2h 25m
$30–45
See more transport options
Activities
  • The Hunt Museum
  • River Shannon Cruise
Explore Limerick itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Bedford Townhouse

9.21,716 reviews
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Day 8: Tallaght, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Limerick → Tallaght by bus
  1. Take the bus from Limerick to Tallaghtbus bus
2h 25m
$25–40
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Activities
  • National Basketball Arena
  • Bohernabreena Reservoir
Explore Tallaght itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Green Isle Hotel, Dublin

7.42,394 reviews
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Day 9: Blanchardstown, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tallaght → Blanchardstown by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tallaght to Blanchardstownbus bus
41 min
$4
See more transport options
Activities
  • Leisureplex Blanchardstown
  • Farmleigh House and Estate
Explore Blanchardstown itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Aloft Dublin City

8.4492 reviews
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Must-see Ireland

Plot your journey across Ireland, visiting its many must-see destinations. With just a short train ride or scenic drive, you can journey from one region to another.