How much does it cost?

From £1,350 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,824 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is the train travel included?

Yes. Interrailing Packages includes all trains between Dublin, Cork, Killarney, Galway and Belfast.

Is this an escorted or independent tour?

It is independent and self-guided, at your own pace, with a personalised trip-planning app and 24/7 emergency support.

What accommodation choices are there?

A shared hostel dorm from GBP 1,350, a private hostel room from GBP 1,550, a 3-4 star hotel double or twin room from GBP 1,650, or a solo hotel room from GBP 2,450.

Which countries does the trip visit?

Ireland and the United Kingdom, since the route ends in Belfast.

How many nights are spent in each city?

Three nights in Dublin, two in Cork, three in Killarney, three in Galway, and three in Belfast.

Interrailing Packages · Self-guided rail package

The Emerald Isle Tour

Self-guided 15-day rail trip around Ireland, Dublin to Belfast

The Emerald Isle Tour is a 15-day self-guided rail trip operated by Interrailing Packages (Eurailing Packages Ltd) that runs from Dublin to Belfast, with stops in Cork, Killarney, and Galway. You travel independently between the five destinations by train, at your own pace, with all rail transport included. Three nights in Dublin open the trip, with an evening in Temple Bar among the highlights. Two nights in Cork follow, including a visit to kiss the Blarney Stone, then three nights each in Killarney and Galway. The trip finishes with three nights in Belfast, including a visit to Game of Thrones filming locations. Interrailing Packages provides a personalised trip-planning app and 24/7 emergency support, and accommodation ranges from a shared hostel dorm to a 3-4 star hotel. This package suits independent, budget-conscious travellers who want to see Ireland's well-known cities and landmarks at their own pace.

What to know before you look closer

Accommodation is tiered from a shared hostel dorm up to a 3-4 star hotel double or twin room, and the specific hotel is confirmed only after booking.
A solo hotel room costs GBP 2,450, about GBP 800 more than the GBP 1,650 per-person rate for two people sharing a hotel double or twin.
The evidence available lists no specific departure dates for this package; confirm current timing and pricing with Interrailing Packages directly.

Day by day

The operator's published day-by-day is incomplete (days 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11 are not published). Day counts and hotel changes are not calculated from it.

Day 1overnight: Dublin
Dublin
3 nights in Dublin.
Day 4overnight: Cork
Cork
2 nights in Cork.
Day 6overnight: Killarney
Killarney
3 nights in Killarney.
Day 9overnight: Galway
Galway
3 nights in Galway.
Day 12overnight: Belfast
Belfast
3 nights in Belfast.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 1Day 1: the Dublin stay includes an evening in Temple Bar.
Day 4Day 4: the Cork stay includes a visit to kiss the Blarney Stone.
Day 12Day 12: the Belfast stay includes visiting Game of Thrones filming locations.

Included

Complete rail transport: all trains between Dublin, Cork, Killarney, Galway & Belfast
Flexible accommodation, choice of hostel through to 4-star hotel
Personalised Interrailing Packages travel app (itinerary, directions, guides)
24/7 emergency support
ABTOT financial protection

Also sold by

The same itinerary is listed on more than one site. Prices and inclusions can differ; compare before booking.

Eurailing Packages (same company, its other site)from $1,835

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £1,350 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $1,824 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is the train travel included?: Yes. Interrailing Packages includes all trains between Dublin, Cork, Killarney, Galway and Belfast.
Is this an escorted or independent tour?: It is independent and self-guided, at your own pace, with a personalised trip-planning app and 24/7 emergency support.
What accommodation choices are there?: A shared hostel dorm from GBP 1,350, a private hostel room from GBP 1,550, a 3-4 star hotel double or twin room from GBP 1,650, or a solo hotel room from GBP 2,450.
Which countries does the trip visit?: Ireland and the United Kingdom, since the route ends in Belfast.
How many nights are spent in each city?: Three nights in Dublin, two in Cork, three in Killarney, three in Galway, and three in Belfast.