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Dublin and Belfast by Rail

Dublin and Belfast by Rail, a rail journey with Tailor Made Rail

Catch a train from your local station to Holyhead, cross the Irish Sea and sail into Dublin Bay for a 3-night stay in the Irish capital. Then, board a direct train across to Northern Ireland for 3 nights in historic Belfast. Return by ferry and rail travel home from Scotland.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Dublin

    Your local station to Dublin

    Rail travel from your local UK station via Crewe, Chester and the North Wales coast to Holyhead, then the 'Ulysses' Irish Ferries crossing into Dublin Bay for a 3-night stay.

  2. Day 2overnight: Dublin

    Dublin

    Explore Dublin's museums, the castle and Trinity College Library (Book of Kells), and sample the city's nightlife.

  3. Day 3overnight: Dublin

    Dublin

    Further time in Dublin, including a visit to the Guinness Storehouse.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Belfast

    Dublin to Belfast

    Irish Rail service from Dublin Connolly north through County Meath and County Louth, crossing into Northern Ireland via Newry and Portadown to Belfast Lanyon Place, for a 3-night stay.

  5. Day 5overnight: Belfast

    Belfast

    Visit the Ulster Museum and the Titanic Belfast attraction, built on the former shipyard site.

  6. Day 6overnight: Belfast

    Belfast

    Further time in Belfast, including a visit to the historic Crown Liquor Saloon.

  7. Day 7

    Belfast to your local station

    Stena Line ferry from Belfast Lough to Cairnryan, courtesy bus to Ayr, then a Scotrail service to Glasgow Central and on to your local station.

Included

  • Standard Class rail travel with seat reservations where required
  • Ferry from Holyhead to Dublin
  • 6 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Ferry from Belfast to Ayr (Cairnryan) and connecting rail travel back to your local station
  • Comprehensive directions to your hotels
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email, post or collection from our London office

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