Travel by train and ferry to Dublin, Belfast & the Giant's Causeway.
London-Dublin & Giants Causeway
Slow travel is all the craze these days! Go Car Free, Carefree and travel in comfort and at a leisurely pace. While in Ireland, travel North by train to visit Ireland's number one tourist attraction - the Giant's Causeway!
Travel to Ireland the classic route by rail through the heart of England, along the lovely North Wales Coast and then on the world’s largest cruise ferry to Dublin City Centre.
Spend three nights in a 3*/4* standard hotel in Dublin City Centre, enjoy a day out to the famed Antrim coast with its spectacular seascapes, taking in the Giant's Causeway and Dunluce Castle, and return to London – All in four days!
- Return Rail & Ferry London to Dublin.
- Transfers from Dublin Ferryport to City Centre Hotel.
- Dublin City Tour & Attraction Admissions.
- 3 Nights Dublin 3*/4* Standard Hotel.
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"A great way to see countryside and castles"
by Jomara Texas
From its beginning at Connolly Station in Dublin to the return that night the trip was always interesting. Observing the countryside, visiting castles, and walking the Giant's Causeway area was nice. Adding to the value of the trip was the information provided by the Railtours guide and bus driver. A layover of a few hours in Belfast gave time for an excellent meal.
Visitor Attraction Admissions included: Giant's Causeway & Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.
- Return Rail & Ferry London to Dublin.
- Transfers from Dublin Ferryport to City Centre Hotel.
- Dublin City Tour & Attraction Admissions.
- 3 Nights Dublin 3*/4* Standard Hotel.
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DAY
1
1
London to Dublin
Dublin City Centre
Check-in is 20 minutes prior to Train Departure Time - look for our check-in hosts in the yellow jackets!
Check-in at London Euston Station at the Network Rail Mobility Assistance Reception for the 09:02 departure of your train direct to Holyhead. You will be met by your Railtours Ireland host and escorted into your reserved seats.
Your train, complete with snack car/bar will speed through the heart of England and along the North Wales coast to reach Holyhead in just 3 hours and 40 minutes. Holyhead rail station is also the cruise ferry terminal so after a short bus transfer to the berth you walk onto the ship – The Irish Ferries ‘Ulysses’ to Dublin.
Enjoy an invigorating 3 hours and 15 minute voyage across the Irish Sea to Dublin. Facilities on board the ship include a range of restaurants and bars, a 2-screen cinema and a traditional promenade deck, from where you can enjoy the fresh sea air.
Arrive into Dublin at 17:25hrs where you will be welcomed by your Railtours Ireland host and transferred to your hotel in Dublin City Centre for a 3-night stay.
DAY
2
2
Discover Dublin at your leisure
Dublin City Centre
FULL IRISH BREAKFAST INCLUDED
Free to discover Dublin with your 48hr Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour ticket.
The popular tour, the 2-day Hop-On Hop-Off Tour, is offered with both live and multilingual commentary. All drivers are Fáilte Ireland approved, which means that not only are they great story tellers, they're also brimming with information and history of Dublin's past, and will have you laughing all the way around the tour route.
DAY
3
3
The Giants Causeway
Dublin City Centre Hotel
FULL IRISH BREAKFAST INCLUDED
Check-in is 20 minutes prior to Train Departure Time.
Check-in is located in the main concourse area of Connolly Station where our representative will be waiting for you in their bright yellow jacket!
Check in for 07:35 Departure from Connolly Train Station.
Arrive into Belfast Central Station for 09:45 where we will be met by our tour coach to continue on our journey along the Causeway Coastal Route, along Northern Ireland’s Antrim Coast. Upon arrival, guests can see one of Belfast’s most well-known landmark, the two Harland & Wolfe Cranes which are nicknamed Samson and Goliath.
Leaving Belfast we proceed to the town of Carrickfergus for a short photo-stop and take the coast road north from here. Further north, we arrive at the fishing village of Carnlough, where we stop for about 15 minutes. We continue on passing the coastal villages of Glenariff, Cushendall and Cushendun. There are stunning views of the sea to the right and the mountains or the Glens of Antrim to the left. You can even glimpse the Scottish coast on a clear day.
Our next stop is the famous Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Traditionally fishermen erected the bridge to Carrick-a-Rede Island over a 23m-deep and 20m-wide chasm to check their salmon nets. Today visitors are drawn here simply to take the rope bridge challenge!
We then head for Dunluce Castle for a photo stop before arriving at the Giant’s Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where we stop for about 2 hours. Leaving the Giant’s Causeway, we head back to Belfast to return to Dublin.
Arriving at Dublin Connolly Station at 22:15hrs.
(Arrives at 20:15hrs Nov - Feb)
DAY
4
4
Dublin to London
FULL IRISH BREAKFAST INCLUDED
Your Railtours Ireland host will transfer you to the Dublin ferry port.
Dublin – London (via Irish Ferries Ship - Ulysses):
Monday-Saturday: 08:05am Depart Dublin by cruise ferry.
11:30: Arrive Holyhead by ferry.
12:38: Depart HolyHead Direct.
16:38: Arrive London Euston Station
Sunday: 08:05am Depart Dublin by cruise ferry.
11:30: Arrive Holyhead by ferry.
12:38: Depart HolyHead and change at Crewe.
16:44: Arrive London Euston Station.
