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Londonderry - Coleraine Railway

Northern Ireland Railways | Duke Street, Derry, Northern Ireland
44-28-7134-2228
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Ranked #17 of 86 attractions in Derry
Type: Scenic Railroads
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

We decided to take this train hourney after reading the reviews here - but in the end felt that it was over-rated. there were a few great views but these were fleeting. We drove down the same route the next day and found that the views from the road were better and we could stop where we wanted The train... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

We usually travel by train from Derry to Colraine at least twice a month its a great journey and now that the line has been renewed a lot smoother. Coleraine is a well kept town with a very plesant atmosphere that we enjoy very much. As we are both 65+ of course the free travel is a great help when... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

Reading the blurbs about this 45 minute railway run we were really expecting something exciting. It was nice, very nice, but nothing I would call spectacular, by world class scenic railway standards. You get to see a bit of Lough Foyle, then the Atlantic sea coast, and a few unspectacular hills, and through two fairly short tunnels that's about it.... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

I enjoyed this journey very much. The scenery was fantastic and found it change from most other railway journeys around the world. Enjoy

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

The costliness from City of Derry to Coleraine is some of the most beautiful stretch of rail journey. The line starts by running along side the river Foyle from Derry and passes lisahally where the captured German U Boats were held after surrendering. These were later scuttled off the mort coast. The line continues up along Lough Doyle and then... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2013

Scenery fantastic--Rivers,golf course,beeches,Castlerock village,Lough Foyle,wildlife,farm lands,views to Donegal are must to see.Line closed for update just now but put on your list of must do when reopens

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 12, 2012

This is a wonderful rail journey but is undergoing repairs until April 2013 so do not try to go just now, there is bus substitution with a much less scenic route through surrounding towns. Once is is reopened please come and see the beautiful scenery of the North Coast :)

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 20, 2012

If you travel from Coleraine to Londonderry on the train you are in for a real treat. The scenery is simply breathtaking. Give yourself a treat and leave the car behind and go by train, you'll not regret it.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 19, 2012

Have stayed in Derry on a few occassions....done the open top bus, walking tour, visited the Church of Ireland with all the history of Derry, walked the walls....This time left the place lol.. If Michael Palin thought this train journey was good why not. Staying at BT48 apts on Strand Road and it was a good 30 min walk to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 12, 2012

Really nice train trip, lovely coastal views and a good way of visiting the Giant's Causeway. A note of advice; make sure you take the 1st train, as the train services end very soon and you have to leave quite early in order not to miss the last train back. If you are only taking the train you will certainly... More

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