Rome2Rio

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
  • Chester Beatty Library
  • Christ Church Cathedral
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

8.512,424 reviews
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Day 4: Galway, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dublin → Galway by bus
  1. Take the bus from Dublin to Galwaybus bus
2h 30m
$30–50
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Activities
  • Quay Street
  • Spanish Arch
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Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

8.31,657 reviews
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5 days in Ireland

GalwayCork

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Day 1: Galway, Ireland

Activities
  • Salthill Promenade
  • The Claddagh
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

8.31,657 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 bus
2h 20m
$30–50
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Activities
  • Trinity College and Book of Kells
  • HaPenny Bridge
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

8.512,424 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
  • Spike Island
  • Shandon Bells & Tower, St Annes Church
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
  • St Patricks Cathedral
  • Chester Beatty Library
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

8.512,424 reviews
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Day 4: Galway, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dublin → Galway by bus
  1. Take the bus from Dublin to Galwaybus bus
2h 30m
$30–50
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Activities
  • Galway Atlantaquaria
  • Galway City Museum
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

8.31,657 reviews
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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
$30–60
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Activities
  • Blackrock Castle Observatory
  • Blarney Castle & Gardens
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 bus
1h 40m
$21–45
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Activities
  • Waterford Treasures Medieval Museum
  • Ardmore Round Tower and Cathedral
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
  • Kirwans Lane
  • Lynchs Castle
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

8.31,657 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 bus
2h 20m
$30–50
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Activities
  • HaPenny Bridge
  • Chester Beatty Library
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

8.512,424 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
See more transport options
Activities
  • Shandon Bells & Tower, St Annes Church
  • Lewis Glucksman Gallery
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 bus
1h 40m
$21–45
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Activities
  • Bishops Palace Museum
  • 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 bus
2h 25m
$30–45
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Activities
  • River Shannon Cruise
  • Angelas Ashes Walking Tour
Explore Limerick itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Bedford Townhouse

9.21,770 reviews
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8 days in Ireland

DublinTallaght

Itinerary navigation

Days 1–3: Dublin, Ireland

Activities
  • Kilmainham Gaol
  • National Museum of Ireland Archaeology
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

8.512,424 reviews
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Day 4: Galway, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Dublin → Galway by bus
  1. Take the bus from Dublin to Galwaybus bus
2h 30m
$30–50
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Activities
  • Traditional Irish Music Session at The Crane Bar
  • Kirwans Lane
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

8.31,657 reviews
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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
$30–60
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Activities
  • Fitzgeralds Park
  • 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 bus
1h 40m
$21–45
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Activities
  • Ardmore Round Tower and Cathedral
  • 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 bus
2h 25m
$30–45
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Activities
  • St Marys Cathedral
  • Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum
Explore Limerick itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Bedford Townhouse

9.21,770 reviews
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Day 8: Tallaght, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Limerick → Tallaght by bus
  1. Take the bus from Limerick to Tallaghtbus bus
2h 25m
$26–40
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Activities
  • Bohernabreena Reservoir
  • Dodder Valley Park
Explore Tallaght itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Green Isle Hotel, Dublin

7.42,383 reviews
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9 days in Ireland

GalwayBlanchardstown

Itinerary navigation

Day 1: Galway, Ireland

Activities
  • Spanish Arch
  • Galway Atlantaquaria
Explore Galway itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Galway Bay Sea View Apartments

8.31,657 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 bus
2h 20m
$30–50
See more transport options
Activities
  • Dublin Castle
  • Chester Beatty Library
Explore Dublin itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Marlin Hotel Stephens Green

8.512,424 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
See more transport options
Activities
  • Fitzgeralds Park
  • 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 bus
1h 40m
$21–45
See more transport options
Activities
  • Mount Congreve Gardens
  • 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 bus
2h 25m
$30–45
See more transport options
Activities
  • Thomond Park Stadium Tour
  • International Rugby Experience
Explore Limerick itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

The Bedford Townhouse

9.21,770 reviews
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Day 8: Tallaght, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Limerick → Tallaght by bus
  1. Take the bus from Limerick to Tallaghtbus bus
2h 25m
$26–40
See more transport options
Activities
  • National Basketball Arena
  • Bohernabreena Reservoir
Explore Tallaght itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Green Isle Hotel, Dublin

7.42,383 reviews
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Day 9: Blanchardstown, Ireland

Distance
Transport
Popular
Tallaght → Blanchardstown by bus
  1. Take the bus from Tallaght to Blanchardstownbus bus
41 min
$4
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Activities
  • The Paddocks Pub
  • Draiocht Arts Centre
Explore Blanchardstown itineraries
Hotel
Hotel
Recommended

Castleknock Hotel

8.91,797 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.