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Getting around and out of Belfast by train is easy as there are plenty of links between this city and the rest of Northern Ireland (and Ireland).

Belfast city lines include the Bangor line, the Larne line, the Lurgan line and the Lisburn Line. The Derry/Londonderry line will take you up the North Antrim Coast to Northern Ireland’s second largest city where you can enjoy an excellent day out.

Belfast’s most popular train journey is the Enterprise service to Dublin. There are several departures per day, and the earliest leaves Belfast at 6.50am, but tourists should be aware that this early train is usually particularly busy with commuters. You can catch the Enterprise from Central Station (see below). Some Enterprise services also stop at Portadown, Newry, Dundalk and Drogheda. Tickets for all trains can be purchased prior to departure at stations with cash, credit card or by switch.

Belfast’s main station is Central Station [map], East Bridge Street, and can be found around the corner from Waterfront Hall. There is a paying car park for commuters and a free bus link runs from the station to the city centre.

Belfast’s second station is the smaller Great Victoria Street Station [map], Glengall Street, and can be found within the Europa Buscentre complex close to the City Hall. This is the place for catching intercity trains that can take you to other parts of Belfast and Northern Ireland (but not Ireland). There’s plenty of shops, cafes and bars in the waiting area, as well as essential facilities such as toilets and pay phones.

For more information about train travel in Belfast click here.