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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
  • HaPenny Bridge
  • National Museum of Ireland Archaeology
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The College Green Dublin Hotel, Autograph Collection

8.8212 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
  • Galway Atlantaquaria
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Jameson Court Apartments

101 review
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5 days in Ireland

GalwayCork

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Day 1: Galway, Ireland

Activities
  • St Nicholas Collegiate Church
  • Spanish Arch
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Jameson Court Apartments

101 review
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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
  • Temple Bar
  • HaPenny Bridge
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The College Green Dublin Hotel, Autograph Collection

8.8212 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
  • Crawford Art Gallery
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Moxy Cork

8.62,483 reviews
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6 days in Ireland

DublinLimerick

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Days 1–3: Dublin, Ireland

Activities
  • Dublin Castle
  • HaPenny Bridge
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The College Green Dublin Hotel, Autograph Collection

8.8212 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
  • St Nicholas Collegiate Church
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Jameson Court Apartments

101 review
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Day 5: Cork, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Galway → Cork by bus
  1. Take the bus from Galway to Corkbus bus
2h 50m
$30–55
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Activities
  • Blarney Castle & Gardens
  • Cork City Gaol
Explore Cork itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Moxy Cork

8.62,483 reviews
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Day 6: Limerick, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cork → Limerick by bus
  1. Take the bus from Cork to Limerickbus bus
1h 45m
$21–40
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Activities
  • Thomond Park Stadium Tour
  • St Marys Cathedral
Explore Limerick itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Bedford Townhouse

9.21,705 reviews
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7 days in Ireland

GalwayWaterford

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Day 1: Galway, Ireland

Activities
  • Traditional Irish Music Session at The Crane Bar
  • Spanish Arch
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Jameson Court Apartments

101 review
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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
  • Guinness Storehouse
  • St Patricks Cathedral
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The College Green Dublin Hotel, Autograph Collection

8.8212 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
  • Cork City Gaol
Explore Cork itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Moxy Cork

8.62,483 reviews
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Day 6: Limerick, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cork → Limerick by bus
  1. Take the bus from Cork to Limerickbus bus
1h 45m
$21–40
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Activities
  • Thomond Park Stadium Tour
  • Peoples Park
Explore Limerick itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Bedford Townhouse

9.21,705 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
  • Lismore Castle Gardens
  • House of Waterford Crystal
Explore Waterford itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Fitzwilton Hotel

8.62,158 reviews
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8 days in Ireland

DublinBlanchardstown

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Days 1–3: Dublin, Ireland

Activities
  • Temple Bar
  • National Gallery of Ireland
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The College Green Dublin Hotel, Autograph Collection

8.8212 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
  • National University of Ireland Galway
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Jameson Court Apartments

101 review
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Day 5: Cork, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Galway → Cork by bus
  1. Take the bus from Galway to Corkbus bus
2h 50m
$30–55
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Activities
  • Cobh Heritage Centre
  • Crawford Art Gallery
Explore Cork itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Moxy Cork

8.62,483 reviews
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Day 6: Limerick, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cork → Limerick by bus
  1. Take the bus from Cork to Limerickbus bus
1h 45m
$21–40
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Activities
  • Angelas Ashes Walking Tour
  • University of Limerick Campus Walk
Explore Limerick itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Bedford Townhouse

9.21,705 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
  • House of Waterford Crystal
  • Copper Coast Geopark Scenic Drive
Explore Waterford itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Fitzwilton Hotel

8.62,158 reviews
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Day 8: Blanchardstown, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Waterford → Blanchardstown by train
  1. Take the train from Waterford to Blanchardstowntrain train
  2. Take the transfer from Waterford to Blanchardstowntransfer
  3. Take the bus from Waterford to Blanchardstownbus bus
2h 36m
$31–41
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Activities
  • Castleknock Castle Ruins
  • Elmgreen Golf Course
Explore Blanchardstown itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

citizenM Dublin St Patrick's

8.91,771 reviews
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9 days in Ireland

GalwayTallaght

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Day 1: Galway, Ireland

Activities
  • Kirwans Lane
  • Quay Street
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Jameson Court Apartments

101 review
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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
  • Christ Church Cathedral
  • Temple Bar
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The College Green Dublin Hotel, Autograph Collection

8.8212 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
  • Blarney Castle & Gardens
  • English Market
Explore Cork itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Moxy Cork

8.62,483 reviews
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Day 6: Limerick, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cork → Limerick by bus
  1. Take the bus from Cork to Limerickbus bus
1h 45m
$21–40
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Activities
  • River Shannon Cruise
  • Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
Explore Limerick itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Bedford Townhouse

9.21,705 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
  • Curraghmore House and Gardens
  • Ardmore Round Tower and Cathedral
Explore Waterford itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Fitzwilton Hotel

8.62,158 reviews
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Day 8: Blanchardstown, Ireland

Day 9: Tallaght, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Blanchardstown → Tallaght by bus
  1. Take the bus from Blanchardstown to Tallaghtbus bus
50 min
$4
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Activities
  • Rua Red South Dublin Arts Centre
  • Civic Theatre Tallaght
Explore Tallaght itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Green Isle Hotel, Dublin

7.42,406 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.