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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

Dublin Galway

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Days 1–3: Dublin, Ireland

Activities
  • Phoenix Park
  • Christ Church Cathedral
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

8.612,267 reviews
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Day 4: Galway, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dublin → Galway by train
  1. Take the train from Dublin to Galwaytrain train
2h 30m
$29–45
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Activities
  • Salthill Promenade
  • Quay Street
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Jameson Court Apartments

9.212 reviews
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5 days in Ireland

Cork Galway

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Day 1: Cork, Ireland

Activities
  • Lewis Glucksman Gallery
  • Blarney Castle & Gardens
Explore Cork itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

University Hall - UCC Summer Beds

7.9258 reviews
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Days 2–4: Dublin, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cork → Dublin by train
  1. Take the train from Cork to Dublintrain train
2h 28m
$35–55
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Activities
  • Dublinia
  • Chester Beatty Library
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

8.612,267 reviews
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Day 5: Galway, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dublin → Galway by train
  1. Take the train from Dublin to Galwaytrain train
2h 30m
$29–45
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Activities
  • Quay Street
  • Kirwans Lane
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Jameson Court Apartments

9.212 reviews
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6 days in Ireland

Dublin Waterford

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Days 1–3: Dublin, Ireland

Activities
  • St Patricks Cathedral
  • Dublin Castle
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

8.612,267 reviews
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Day 4: Galway, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dublin → Galway by train
  1. Take the train from Dublin to Galwaytrain train
2h 30m
$29–45
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Activities
  • Galway Cathedral
  • Traditional Irish Music Session at The Crane Bar
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Jameson Court Apartments

9.212 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
  • Fitzgeralds Park
Explore Cork itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

University Hall - UCC Summer Beds

7.9258 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
$19–40
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Activities
  • Waterford Greenway Cycling and Walking Trail
  • House of Waterford Crystal
Explore Waterford itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Fitzwilton Hotel

8.62,185 reviews
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7 days in Ireland

Cork Waterford

Itinerary navigation

Day 1: Cork, Ireland

Activities
  • Blackrock Castle Observatory
  • St Fin Barres Cathedral
Explore Cork itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

University Hall - UCC Summer Beds

7.9258 reviews
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Days 2–4: Dublin, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cork → Dublin by train
  1. Take the train from Cork to Dublintrain train
2h 28m
$35–55
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Activities
  • Guinness Storehouse
  • Dublin Castle
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

8.612,267 reviews
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Day 5: Galway, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dublin → Galway by train
  1. Take the train from Dublin to Galwaytrain train
2h 30m
$29–45
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Activities
  • Eyre Square
  • St Nicholas Collegiate Church
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Jameson Court Apartments

9.212 reviews
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Day 6: Limerick, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Galway → Limerick by bus
  1. Take the bus from Galway to Limerickbus bus
1h 30m
$21–40
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Activities
  • Limerick City Gallery of Art
  • Angelas Ashes Walking Tour
Explore Limerick itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Bedford Townhouse

9.31,680 reviews
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Day 7: Waterford, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Limerick → Waterford by bus
  1. Take the bus from Limerick to Waterfordbus bus
2h 22m
$30–45
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Activities
  • Copper Coast Geopark Scenic Drive
  • Reginalds Tower
Explore Waterford itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Fitzwilton Hotel

8.62,185 reviews
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8 days in Ireland

Dublin Blanchardstown

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Days 1–3: Dublin, Ireland

Activities
  • Kilmainham Gaol
  • Christ Church Cathedral
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

8.612,267 reviews
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Day 4: Galway, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dublin → Galway by train
  1. Take the train from Dublin to Galwaytrain train
2h 30m
$29–45
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Activities
  • Galway Atlantaquaria
  • St Nicholas Collegiate Church
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Jameson Court Apartments

9.212 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
  • Shandon Bells & Tower, St Annes Church
  • Fota Wildlife Park
Explore Cork itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

University Hall - UCC Summer Beds

7.9258 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
$19–40
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Activities
  • Curraghmore House and Gardens
  • Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum
Explore Waterford itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Fitzwilton Hotel

8.62,185 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

9.31,680 reviews
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Day 8: Blanchardstown, Ireland

9 days in Ireland

Cork Blanchardstown

Itinerary navigation

Day 1: Cork, Ireland

Activities
  • Lewis Glucksman Gallery
  • University College Cork
Explore Cork itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

University Hall - UCC Summer Beds

7.9258 reviews
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Days 2–4: Dublin, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cork → Dublin by train
  1. Take the train from Cork to Dublintrain train
2h 28m
$35–55
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Activities
  • Grafton Street
  • Dublin Castle
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

8.612,267 reviews
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Day 5: Galway, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dublin → Galway by train
  1. Take the train from Dublin to Galwaytrain train
2h 30m
$29–45
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Activities
  • Galway Atlantaquaria
  • National University of Ireland Galway
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Jameson Court Apartments

9.212 reviews
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Day 6: Limerick, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Galway → Limerick by bus
  1. Take the bus from Galway to Limerickbus bus
1h 30m
$21–40
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Activities
  • Adare Village
  • Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
Explore Limerick itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Bedford Townhouse

9.31,680 reviews
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Day 7: Waterford, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Limerick → Waterford by bus
  1. Take the bus from Limerick to Waterfordbus bus
2h 22m
$30–45
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Activities
  • Waterford Greenway Cycling and Walking Trail
  • Lismore Castle Gardens
Explore Waterford itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Fitzwilton Hotel

8.62,185 reviews
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Day 8: Tallaght, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Waterford → Tallaght by bus
  1. Take the bus from Waterford to Tallaghtbus bus
2h 5m
$20–35
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Activities
  • Tallaght Village Exploration
  • The Square Tallaght
Explore Tallaght itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Green Isle Hotel, Dublin

7.52,505 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
43 min
$4
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Activities
  • Millennium Park
  • National Aquatic Centre
Explore Blanchardstown itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Castleknock Hotel

8.81,620 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.

Popular cities in Ireland to visit