What is the best way for American tourists to get from Dublin to Blarney?

Question

What is the best way for American tourists to get from Dublin to Blarney?

Answer 1

Honestly, rent a car. My fiance and I were just in Ireland in September (we are getting married there this September) and we rented a car and drove the entire country. It was beautiful. You get to see parts of the countryside you normally wouldn't if you were on a tour bus or a train. Plus, you can go at your own pace and stop where you want to stop. It may be a little more expensive, but it's 100% worth it.

Best of luck to you.

Courtney

Answer 2

Taxi would be way too expensive. The Train would probably be good. I'm not sure on the times so here is the website and timetable: http://www.irishrail.ie/home/

Good Luck. = )

Answer 3

Train to Cork and then bus from Cork to Blarney.  The train is pretty expensive though - about €65 for a return trip.  The trains leave Heuston station (Dublin) every hour on the hour, and leave Cork every hour on the half hour.  From close to the bus station in Cork, you can get the bus to Blarney.  The timetable is here http://www.buseireann.ie/site/your_journ... - click on route no. 224.

Another option would be to get the bus from Dublin to Cork instead of the train- it'll be cheaper but takes an hour longer.  It leaves the bus station in Dublin every two hours (even numbers) and costs €18 return I think.