A day from Dublin
Day trips from Dublin
The monastic ruins of Glendalough, Kilkenny Castle, the Cliffs of Moher above the Atlantic, Galway and, to the north, Belfast and the Giant’s Causeway: day trips from Dublin to see green Ireland.
Updated 20 October 2026 · How we make our guides
One or two hours away
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IrelandGlendalough
A medieval monastery with its round tower between two lakes, in the Wicklow Mountains, an hour away.
What to see in Glendalough -
IrelandKilkenny
The castle, St Canice’s Cathedral and the Medieval Mile, in one of the prettiest towns in Ireland.
What to see in Kilkenny -
United KingdomBelfast
Titanic Belfast, the political murals and the Victorian City Hall, about two hours away by train.
What to see in Belfast
For a long day
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IrelandCliffs of Moher
Cliffs over two hundred metres high above the Atlantic on the coast of Clare, about three hours away; many tours go through the Burren.
What to see in Cliffs of Moher -
IrelandGalway
A small city with plenty of live music and the gateway to Connemara, on the other side of the island.
What to see in Galway -
United KingdomGiant’s Causeway
Thousands of hexagonal basalt columns by the sea, a World Heritage Site, on the coast of Northern Ireland.
What to see in Giant’s Causeway
Frequently asked questions
What day trips can you take from Dublin?
Glendalough and Kilkenny, one or two hours away; Belfast by train; and the Cliffs of Moher, Galway or the Giant’s Causeway for a long day.
How do you get to the Cliffs of Moher from Dublin?
The easiest way is an organised tour, as it is about three hours each way. By car, it is better to stay overnight in Galway or on the Clare coast.
Can you visit the Giant’s Causeway from Dublin?
Yes, in a long day, usually on a tour that also stops in Belfast.
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Reviewed 20 October 2026. Dates and seasonal warnings: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.
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