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Train routes in Northern Ireland
2 routes · classic 1 · scenic 1
2 routes cross Northern Ireland in the World Train Map atlas. The longest is the Enterprise at 181 km; the fastest is the Enterprise, running up to 145 km/h; the oldest line dates to 1852. Every route links to its facts, photo and story, and to the interactive world map.
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Classic (1)
- Enterprise
Jointly run from both capitals since 1947, it rolls over the 1855 Boyne Viaduct at Drogheda and crosses the invisible Irish border without a pause.
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Scenic (1)
- Belfast–Derry Line
Michael Palin called the Coleraine–Derry run one of the world’s most beautiful; the train skims the Atlantic strand below cliff-top Mussenden Temple.
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Photos via Wikimedia Commons — each route page credits the author & licence
What is the fastest train in Northern Ireland?
The Enterprise, running Dublin to Belfast at up to 145 km/h. It is one of 2 routes in Northern Ireland in this atlas.
Are there night trains in Northern Ireland?
Not in this atlas. Northern Ireland has 2 routes here and none of them is a scheduled sleeper, though night trains from neighbouring countries may still reach it.
Can you cross the border by train from Northern Ireland?
Yes — 1 of its 2 routes continues into another country: Enterprise (Dublin – Belfast).
Which is the most scenic railway in Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland has 1 scenic or mountain line in this atlas. The longest is the Belfast–Derry Line, 154 km.
Cross-border lines continue into
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