Online booking is now available – visit our online ticket office here!
Downpatrick & County Down Railway’s summer season starts on Saturday 17th June this year, and runs every Saturday and Sunday through to September 10th. With a choice of steam or diesel trains depending on which date you visit, there’s something for everyone from the die-hard enthusiast to the family looking for a fun day out.
Most of our running days are steam, but please check before you travel to be sure. Diesel trains operate on Sundays 18th & 25th June, 2nd & 9th July and 27th August.
Trains depart from 1pm-4pm on every running day this summer. Our opening times have changed this year, so please check out the details here.
Our trains will run from Downpatrick station to Inch Abbey each day to our standard timetable, which you can view here.
The new Downpatrick East signal cabin at our station in Downpatrick.
Our newest attraction this year is Downpatrick East Signal Cabin, which has just been officially opened after a long restoration project; you can also visit the museum, carriage gallery, model railway and buffet as usual, and enjoy a walk to Inch Abbey itself if the weather is nice. (Good luck, you know what summer is like here!)
We are also running a steam service on Bank Holiday Monday, 28th August, and look out for details of our European Heritage Open Days events on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September.
The railway is open on Wednesdays as well for access to the carriage gallery and museum. If you are travelling a long distance, please check to make sure before travelling.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us here.