Itinerary
- Day 1
London to Dublin
Your journey starts at London Euston Station where you'll catch the 09:02 train through England and along the North Wales coast. The ride to Holyhead takes 3 hours 40 minutes, and from there it's a short bus transfer to the Irish Ferries Ulysses. You'll spend 3 hours 15 minutes on the ferry crossing to Dublin, arriving at 17:25. After landing, a transfer takes you straight to your hotel in the city centre.
- Start point
- London Euston Railway Station (EUS), Euston Rd, London, England NW1 2DU, United Kingdom (Check-in at London Euston Station at the Network Rail Mobility Assistance Reception for 9:02 departure, 08:40)
Included Activities
- Train journey London Euston to Holyhead
- Ferry crossing Dublin on Irish Ferries Ulysses
- Day 2
Dublin
This day is yours to explore Dublin at your own pace using your included 48-hour Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour ticket. The buses have live commentary in multiple languages, with drivers approved by Fáilte Ireland who share stories and historical details about the city. You can get on and off whenever something catches your interest throughout the day.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Irish Breakfast)
Included Activities
- 48-hour Hop-On-Hop-Off Bus Tour Dublin
- Day 3
Giant's Causeway - Dublin
Head to Connolly Station early for the 06:50 train to Belfast, arriving at 09:08. A coach then takes you on the Causeway Coastal Route where you'll see the Harland & Wolfe Cranes known as Samson and Goliath, drive through coastal villages like Glenariff, Cushendall, and Cushendun, and stop at Dunluce Castle for photos. You'll spend about 2 hours at the Giant's Causeway UNESCO World Heritage site before returning to Dublin, pulling into Connolly Station around 22:08 (or 20:15 from November to February).
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Irish Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Train journey Connolly Station to Belfast Central Station
- Coach tour Causeway Coastal Route and Antrim Coast
- Giant's Causeway visit (approximately 2 hours)
Landmarks Harland & Wolfe Cranes Dunluce Castle Giant's Causeway 
- Day 4
Dublin to London
Your Railtours Ireland host arranges a transfer to Dublin ferry port. The Irish Ferries Ulysses departs at 08:05, getting you to Holyhead by 11:30. From there, you'll board a train leaving at 12:38 that takes you back to London Euston Station, arriving at 16:38 (or 16:44 on Sundays if the route includes a stop at Crewe).
- End point
- London Euston Railway Station (EUS), Euston Rd, London, England NW1 2DU, United Kingdom (End of tour)
- Meals
- Breakfast (Full Irish Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing Dublin to Holyhead
- Train journey Holyhead to London Euston
