Self-guided rail holidays to Ireland

You're invited to discover beautiful landscapes and rich heritage on an independent rail holiday in Ireland. You travel by rail from one superb destination to the next, while we arrange high-quality hotels, stress-free train journeys, and provide you with detailed cultural information to ensure you get the most from each visit.

Ireland by rail –

discover the Emerald Isle

A small country with a big presence, Ireland is known for many things: its traditional music, natural splendour, and cities that are alive with history and home to both impressive churches and famous distilleries. Ireland is also known for a cuisine that includes the hearty stew and freshest of seafood but so much more besides. Taking you from city to countryside, our Irish rail holidays showcase the country's many highlights – some expected, but some that will come as a wonderful surprise.

Where to go touring in Ireland

The focus of Inntravel’s rail holidays in Ireland are the country's fabulous cities: from the cosmopolitan capital, Dublin, to Cork – where you can lose yourself in both compelling history and first-rate cuisine. Galway makes a celebratory ending to any journey, with its vibrant live music scene and colourful, buzzy streets. On an Inntravel touring holiday in Ireland, you can also explore beyond the cities to visit such must-see destinations as the Killarney National Park, Cliffs of Moher, and Cobh, with its Titanic Experience.

For more ideas, see the full range of walking and touring holidays in Ireland.

What to expect from your touring holiday in Ireland

As with all Inntravel holidays, there are three key ingredients to our touring holidays in Ireland: captivating places; welcoming accommodation chosen for its hopsitality; and excellent local cuisine, which in Ireland includes plenty of fresh fish and seafood.

Expertly crafted journeys

Europe's most inviting corners are the ones we know best. Here, we have chosen hotels, restaurants and places to visit that we know you will love. We’re also committed to finding the best way from A to B to C, meaning that you can take in the country's highlights – both on and off the beaten track – in the most practical way.
Tailored for you

We handle each booking individually, meaning that we can shape your trip so that it’s just right for you. We can tailor the itinerary to your needs, add extra nights or even combine it with another holiday. We do the research, the organisation, and build so much choice into our itineraries – so you can have exactly the holiday you want.
Our detailed documentation

The carefully compiled information pack you take with you on your journey is second to none. There’s background cultural information, detailed directions, practical advice, plus recommendations on where to walk, explore, eat and relax – all written by our travel experts who have done all the hard work for you.

Rail holidays in Ireland

Journeys by rail

Ireland by rail –

Ireland by rail

Where to go touring in Ireland

What to expect from your touring holiday in Ireland