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Summer Steam Trains

Take the steam train to sample some fine drinks

Gin & wine tasting experiences

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The Lapland Express

Steam & classic diesel side by side

Ireland's only mainline heritage railway

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Timetable & fares

Find out about our type of fares, what they cost and check out our timetable

Buy tickets

Visit our online ticket office, where you can buy your tickets in advance and beat the queues

When we’re open

Find out what days we’re open on, and what time we open and close

What to see and do

There’s plenty to see and do on your visit – there’s much more than just a train journey.

Bank Holiday Steam in Downpatrick

May 20, 2019

Catch the steam train at the Downpatrick & County Down Railway on this year's Late Spring Bank Holiday. It’s perfect chance for another trip to Inch Abbey, taking the time to sample the delights of a real steam train and rail travel at its most traditional. Monday...

Trains Steaming Back for May Day!

Apr 29, 2019

From families to railway buffs, from tots to grandparents, if you're stuck for something to do on the May Day Bank Holiday Monday, then bring yourself to Downpatrick for an afternoon of adventure on Ireland's only full size heritage railway. Buy your tickets online...

Hop Aboard the Easter Eggspress!

Mar 27, 2019

There'll be eggs-travagant fun at the Downpatrick & County Down Railway with eggs galore on this year's Easter Eggspress, running over the Easter weekend. Buy your Easter Eggspress tickets - go to the ticket office now! The bunnies are already...