Scenic Rail Journeys
The beauty of Dublin’s public transport system is that it allows you to escape to almost anywhere in Ireland.
Treat yourself to travel by rail and get in some leisure time while enjoying the scenery, living life at your own leisurely pace. Take a weekend break or a longer stay-away.
Railtours Ireland – First Class are one of the leading operators of holidays by rail in Ireland. They offer visitors an opportunity to travel from Dublin to the absolute edge of Europe; where the rugged landscape has been shaped over centuries by the Atlantic Ocean, offering a combination of stunning scenery and ancient heritage.
With Railtours Ireland – First Class you can enjoy the scenic highlights along the Wild Atlantic Way such as The Ring of Kerry, The Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands, Connemara and much more. Check out the variety of tours:
Howth to Greystones
Take the DART (irishrail.ie) from Connolly Station and head out onto a track which will give you widesweeping views of the north innercity. Heading out to the home of rugby in the Aviva Stadium, savour the sweeping sea and the views of the coast from passing through the breath-taking views of Killiney Bay and down to Bray and Greystones.
Dublin to Rosslare
For one of the best coastal sweeping views, you cannot beat the glory that is the line from Dublin to Rosslare. Once out past beautiful Killiney Bay, you can savour the thoughts of travelling past The Avoca viaduct and then disembark at Rosslare Europort.
Dublin to Belfast
Heading north into legendary Cu Chullainn country, you can take in the coastal views in the shape of the Cooley Mountains and the further on, the Mourne Mountains.
Your journey will first pass through the ancient town of Drogheda over the viaduct at the River Boyne – setting you up for the Craigmore Viaduct, which stretches a quartermile through County Armagh.
Dublin to Galway
Travel over the 168-year-old iron railway bridge over the River Shannon and through the midlands, passing Athlone. Once you get to Oranmore, the rail hits a coastal stretch along Galway Bay and the views of the hills of the Burren entice.