Cork and Blarney Castle Visit from Cobh by Train

Depart Cobh Railway Station for a scenic train ride to Cork to visit the Blarney Castle and Gardens on this 6.5-hour tour. Kiss the Blarney Stone if you want, then explore Cork on a city tour, before returning to Cobh. Once you’re back in Cobh, visit the cemetery to learn about the victims of the Lusitania and finish your tour by stopping at the Cobh Heritage Centre, before being returned to your ship.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Blarney Castle & Gardens, Monacnapa, Blarney, Cork T23 Y598 Ireland

Check-in at the Victorian Cobh Railway Station at 9:50am for the 10am departure of your train.

Enjoy a scenic rail journey from Cobh, along the banks of the River Lee with views of Blackrock Castle before arriving into Cork Kent Station.

Transfer to Blarney Castle and Gardens, where you can kiss the famous Blarney Stone if you want. There will be free time for shopping and lunch (at own expense) at Blarney Village.

Then explore Cork on a city tour, where you will experience the sights and sounds of the famous English Market during your brief visit.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Cobh Cathedral, Cathedral Terrace, Cobh None Ireland

Return to Cobh to visit the fabulous Cobh Cathedral, St Colman’s. See Cobh cemetery and the mass graves of the Lusitania victims, as well as the grave of Jack Doyle.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cobh Heritage Centre -The Queenstown Story, Cobh P24 CY67 Ireland

Your last stop is at the Cobh Heritage Centre which highlights the history of the Irish Famine and the subsequent emigration, as well as the histories of the Lusitania, which was torpedoed nearby. Afterwards, head back to your cruise ship.

Duration: 1 hour