Northern Ireland by Train
Trains - Tickets - RoutesA Travel Guide For Train Travel In Northern Ireland.
Here you will find information for Northern Ireland about trains, routes, tours, connections, where to buy train tickets, and more.
Useful Information
Population: 1.88 million
Currency: Pound Sterling
Language: English, Irish
Capital: Belfast
Country Code: +44
Time Zone: Western European Time
Train Companies
All of the country’s trains are operated by Northern Ireland Railways (NI Railways); however, in Ireland rail services are operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail).
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Train Tickets
Buy your tickets for Northern Ireland at the train station; however, if you are buying tickets for Dublin – Belfast routes, use the official Irish Rail page.
Buy your train tickets online at OMIO and compare trains, buses & flights.
Rail Passes
Interrail / Eurail Pass
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TrAIN tYPES
Regional Trains
The major rail network in Northern Ireland is composed of the following trains:
InterCity trains connect Belfast to Derry/Londonderry.
- 2nd Class (Standard): Rows of four seats (2+2)
- No reservation required, buy a ticket at the station, ticket purchase unavailable online.
Enterprise is co-run by Northern Ireland Railways and Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail).
- 1st Class: Rows of three seats (2+1)
- 2nd Class (Standard): Rows of four seats (2+2)
- No reservations required
- Trains are equipped with WiFi, electrical plug-ins, and air conditioning. Trains are also equipped with a buffet car offering a range of food and drinks.
There are no night trains in Northern Ireland.
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Routes
Frequently Travelled Routes In Northern Ireland
National
| From > To |
Duration | Changes | Transport |
|
Belfast to Derry/Londonderry |
2:02 | Direct | Train |
| Belfast to Portrush | 1:37 | Direct | Train |
| Belfast to Bangor | 0:33 | Direct | Train |
International
| From > To |
Duration | Changes | Transport |
| Belfast to Dublin, Ireland | 2:10 | Direct | Train |
| Belfast to Isle of Man, England | 2:45 | Direct | Ferry |
| Belfast to Liverpool, England | 6:30 | 1 | Ferry via Isle of Man, England |
| Belfast to Cairnryan, Scotland | 2:22 | Direct | Ferry |
Northern ireland travel routes
Main Train Stations
- Belfast Lanyon Place Station
- Londonderry
Good to know
Best Time To Travel To Northern Ireland
We recommend traveling to Northern Ireland anytime from May to September. The Emerald Isle’s climate is rainy but less so in the spring, summer, and fall. Be prepared for cooler temperatures, at all times of the year, and don’t forget your umbrella! Visit the extensive Titanic museum in Belfast or walk around on the impressive Giant’s Causeway. Northern Ireland has plenty to do and see, rain or shine.
- High Season: June – August
- Low Season: September – May
Accommodation In Northern Ireland
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Guidebooks For Northern Ireland
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