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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
  • Dublinia
  • Trinity College and Book of Kells
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

8.512,429 reviews
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Day 4: Galway, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dublin → Galway by train
  1. Take the train from Dublin to Galwaytrain
2h 21m
$30–45
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Activities
  • Spanish Arch
  • Quay Street
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

8.21,626 reviews
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5 days in Ireland

GalwayCork

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Day 1: Galway, Ireland

Activities
  • Spanish Arch
  • Kirwans Lane
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

8.21,626 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
2h 20m
$30–50
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Activities
  • Jameson Distillery Bow St
  • HaPenny Bridge
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

8.512,429 reviews
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Day 5: Cork, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dublin → Cork by train
  1. Take the train from Dublin to Corktrain
2h 35m
$40–60
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Activities
  • Cobh Heritage Centre
  • Nano Nagle Place
Explore Cork itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

University Hall - UCC Summer Beds

8259 reviews
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6 days in Ireland

DublinWaterford

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–3: Dublin, Ireland

Activities
  • National Gallery of Ireland
  • Dublinia
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

8.512,429 reviews
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Day 4: Galway, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dublin → Galway by train
  1. Take the train from Dublin to Galwaytrain
2h 21m
$30–45
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Activities
  • Galway City Museum
  • Galway Atlantaquaria
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

8.21,626 reviews
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Day 5: Cork, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Galway → Cork by bus
  1. Take the bus from Galway to Corkbus
3h
$30–60
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Activities
  • Old Midleton Distillery
  • English Market
Explore Cork itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

University Hall - UCC Summer Beds

8259 reviews
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Day 6: Waterford, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cork → Waterford by bus
  1. Take the bus from Cork to Waterfordbus
2h 10m
$22–45
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Activities
  • Reginalds Tower
  • Copper Coast Geopark Scenic Drive
Explore Waterford itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Fitzwilton Hotel

8.62,202 reviews
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7 days in Ireland

GalwayLimerick

Itinerary navigation

Day 1: Galway, Ireland

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

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

8.21,626 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
2h 20m
$30–50
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Activities
  • Grafton Street
  • Christ Church Cathedral
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

8.512,429 reviews
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Day 5: Cork, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dublin → Cork by train
  1. Take the train from Dublin to Corktrain
2h 35m
$40–60
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Activities
  • English Market
  • Cork City Gaol
Explore Cork itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

University Hall - UCC Summer Beds

8259 reviews
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Day 6: Waterford, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cork → Waterford by bus
  1. Take the bus from Cork to Waterfordbus
2h 10m
$22–45
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Activities
  • Ardmore Round Tower and Cathedral
  • Curraghmore House and Gardens
Explore Waterford itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Fitzwilton Hotel

8.62,202 reviews
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Day 7: Limerick, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Waterford → Limerick by bus
  1. Take the bus from Waterford to Limerickbus
2h 22m
$23–45
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Activities
  • Adare Village
  • Limerick City Gallery of Art
Explore Limerick itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Bedford Townhouse

9.21,807 reviews
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8 days in Ireland

DublinBlanchardstown

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–3: Dublin, Ireland

Activities
  • Grafton Street
  • St Patricks Cathedral
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

8.512,429 reviews
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Day 4: Galway, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dublin → Galway by train
  1. Take the train from Dublin to Galwaytrain
2h 21m
$30–45
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Activities
  • Quay Street
  • Salthill Promenade
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

8.21,626 reviews
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Day 5: Cork, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Galway → Cork by bus
  1. Take the bus from Galway to Corkbus
3h
$30–60
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Activities
  • Fota Wildlife Park
  • English Market
Explore Cork itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

University Hall - UCC Summer Beds

8259 reviews
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Day 6: Waterford, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cork → Waterford by bus
  1. Take the bus from Cork to Waterfordbus
2h 10m
$22–45
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Activities
  • Bishops Palace Museum
  • Copper Coast Geopark Scenic Drive
Explore Waterford itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Fitzwilton Hotel

8.62,202 reviews
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Day 7: Limerick, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Waterford → Limerick by bus
  1. Take the bus from Waterford to Limerickbus
2h 22m
$23–45
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Activities
  • Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
  • River Shannon Cruise
Explore Limerick itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Bedford Townhouse

9.21,807 reviews
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Day 8: Blanchardstown, Ireland

9 days in Ireland

GalwayTallaght

Itinerary navigation

Day 1: Galway, Ireland

Activities
  • Eyre Square
  • Galway City Museum
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

8.21,626 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
2h 20m
$30–50
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Activities
  • Temple Bar
  • HaPenny Bridge
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

8.512,429 reviews
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Day 5: Cork, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dublin → Cork by train
  1. Take the train from Dublin to Corktrain
2h 35m
$40–60
See more transport options
Activities
  • Cork City Gaol
  • Fota Wildlife Park
Explore Cork itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

University Hall - UCC Summer Beds

8259 reviews
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Day 6: Waterford, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Cork → Waterford by bus
  1. Take the bus from Cork to Waterfordbus
2h 10m
$22–45
See more transport options
Activities
  • Reginalds Tower
  • Mount Congreve Gardens
Explore Waterford itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Fitzwilton Hotel

8.62,202 reviews
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Day 7: Limerick, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Waterford → Limerick by bus
  1. Take the bus from Waterford to Limerickbus
2h 22m
$23–45
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Activities
  • University of Limerick Campus Walk
  • Frank McCourt Museum
Explore Limerick itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Bedford Townhouse

9.21,807 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
48 min
$4
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Activities
  • Civic Theatre Tallaght
  • Tallaght Stadium
Explore Tallaght itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Green Isle Hotel, Dublin

7.42,346 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.