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Belfast by train

Discover Belfast

Once an industrial hub, Belfast has transformed into a vibrant city known for its cultural and historical attractions. The Titanic Belfast museum explores the famous ship's history, while the Botanic Gardens and Ulster Museum showcase Irish art and natural history. Cathedral Quarter is filled with pubs and murals, telling stories of resilience. Belfast today is a dynamic, inclusive city bridging tradition and innovation, drawing visitors into its energetic spirit.

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Neighbourhoods in and around Belfast

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Holidays by land and sea

Belfast train holidays

Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast
Belfast, Coleraine, Derry-Londonderry
A trip to the mythical basalt columns of Giant’s Causeway and on the most beautiful rail journey in Ireland.
Ireland by rail
Killarney, Belfast, Cork, Dublin, Portrush, Galway
Ireland, over land. The sailing from Holyhead to Dublin is the gateway to Ireland’s wild and urban landscapes, from the rugged Causeway Coast to the riverside city of Cork.
Island of Ireland
Killarney, Belfast, Cork, Dublin, Galway
A train tour of all Ireland, from east coast to west, and south to north. Highlights include the Inishmore and Killarney National Park.

Activities and neighbourhoods in Belfast

Things to do

Neighbourhoods

Black taxi tours
Black taxi tours cover various themes like Game of Thrones and general sightseeing, while the 1hr 30min tours of the political murals and peace walls offer insight into the city's conflicted history.
Titanic Belfast
Titanic Belfast is a gleaming attraction with interactive galleries and self-guided walks (with headphotnes) at the shipyards where the Titanic was designed, built, then launched in 1911.
Crumlin Road Gaol
Tour this 19th-century fortified prison to learn about its fraught 150-year history, 25,000 inmates, executions, and explore the underground tunnel connecting it to the courthouse.
St George's Market
Open Friday to Sunday, St George's Market is a Victorian covered market and one of Belfast's oldest attractions. Sample local produce and shop for handmade goods, with crafts and live music on offer.