Ireland's Stunning Cross-Border Train

Ireland's Stunning Cross-Border Train - Dublin to Belfast

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@Irishandtired 4 жыл бұрын

As someone who grew up during the troubles, I can now say that Belfast must be one of Europe's safest cities to walk around. The Europa hotel where you got off the bus used to be the most bombed hotel in the world. Thankfully things have turned right round. Great city now.

@muchasgracias6976 4 жыл бұрын

I visited Belfast a couple of years ago and was massively impressed with how friendly, welcoming and clean the city is. I loved it. It's getting more and more popular, but still is one of the most ' under the radar' cities in Europe. Visit before it becomes too popular!

@alan5863 4 жыл бұрын

My son was living there. So friendly and such a beautiful city.

@Irishandtired 4 жыл бұрын

@Michael Halligan I wasn't talking about WW2.

@Irishandtired 4 жыл бұрын

@Michael Halligan kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Y7yVirVq35iWpIk.html

@frankiewilde7791 4 жыл бұрын

Great city much nicer than Dublin.

@privateprivate2581 4 жыл бұрын

In Ireland people can park what way they want, it doesn’t matter what way the car faces. If the space is there you take it !

@AlessioMichelini 4 жыл бұрын

It's not in Ireland, it's pretty much everywhere in Europe

@webelievee 4 жыл бұрын

@@AlessioMichelini No it's definitely not. I've never seen this

@AlessioMichelini 4 жыл бұрын

@@webelievee what, that you can park in any direction? I travelled in many places in europe, I'm Italian and I live in Ireland, never seen a parking that you could only park in one direction.

@TheGiantKillers 4 жыл бұрын

As someone from Northern Ireland, Lisburn {where you caught the bus}, I had no idea that parking in a specific direction was a thing. Obviously yes on a one-way street but on a two-way street, if the space is there, you take it. Between Lisburn and Belfast {about 8 miles} is a busy commuter hub so has halts {unmanned stations} every mile or so along the route and sadly a young woman stepped off the platform as a Lisburn to Belfast express was passing. You also filmed Bittles bar, from outside. This is a bit of an anti-tourist attraction. Check out the trip advisor reviews to find out more.

@traceymarshall5886 4 жыл бұрын

No you have one way streets in dublin. What are you talking about?

@alastairward2774 2 жыл бұрын

The train route from Belfast to Derry is another nice stretch, when it finally meets the coast it's very picturesque.

@andie74439 3 жыл бұрын

When I saw you were transferred to a bus at the start of the video I thought ‘at least he’s getting to experience true train travel here in Ireland’ but when I found out about the fatality I felt horrible. I once was stuck on a train for 6 hours because some sheep wandered onto the line…. Our public transport infrastructure is the epitome of ‘it is what it is’ 🤣💜

@crossemily 2 жыл бұрын

I thought the exact same thing too. Then when I saw it was due to fatality 😬 Usually it's a 'signal issue' or train broke down before our one.

@fionnuna7947 3 жыл бұрын

We get more sun in Dublin than people think, & looooong dusks in summer with light up to 11 pm in high summer, & long autumns, the East Coast, including Dublin, but especially Wexford, Waterford, Cork, south of Dublin is the more sheltered part of Ireland & known as the 'sunny south East'.

@gilashroot8697 Жыл бұрын

I am so sorry for the people and families involved in the fatality. I was really looking forward to seeing the scenery. It is so beautiful. I would have loved to have watched you go back the same way. I am so happy you could selvage the rest of the trip. Your boat looked so cool. Like everyone else, I was very impressed with the way you handled the whole thing.

@teammeteamus.8315 4 жыл бұрын

If I ever get married, I want my vows to include, “I don’t know where I’m going next, but I want you there with me.”

@GrotrianSeiler 4 жыл бұрын

japplebite a yes, it’s a really great sign off. As if this guy isn’t likeable enough...

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

Oh man! That’s amazing. Thanks so much guys!

@D2Pilot 4 жыл бұрын

@@DownieLive Stole it! Say it to my wife all the time!

@lindenbeck 4 жыл бұрын

What if your wife doesn't like the place where you would like to go?

@paulbarker5179 3 жыл бұрын

I did that trip every week for 2 years on business from Denmark. Dublin-Belfast-Dublin. Beautiful scenery all year round. My spiritual home for sure. Love Ireland.

@sarahclare7746 4 жыл бұрын

As an Irish person from Dublin only politicians use the term Northern Ireland. The majority of people say 'the north ' as we would say 'the west' 'the east' 'the south' For the most part it's not in our consciousness to view the north as a separate entity. Slainte from Ireland ☺💚💚💚.

@MathiasGmail86 3 жыл бұрын

[disgruntled Northern Irish noises]

@God-db9vp 3 жыл бұрын

How a police control to cross from Dublin to Northern Ireland? Is there more control?

@God-db9vp 3 жыл бұрын

@0972q8 thank you, but Can I cross from Dublin to north ireland without passport ?

@God-db9vp 3 жыл бұрын

@0972q8 thank you very much 🙏

@purplepoppyz 3 жыл бұрын

The proper name is Northern Ireland. It’s used legally, internationally and every way apart from Irish republicans who call it the north. That’s irrelevant though.

@michaellee503 4 жыл бұрын

The rail journey from dublin to Rosslare is even more beautiful.

@michaellee503 4 жыл бұрын

Some more useless info for you; condoms were illegal in The Republic of Ireland untill the late 1980's (I shit you not!), so people took that very rail journey up to Northern Ireland(part of UK) to get hold if them.🤦‍♂️🤩☘

@Listenerandlearner870 4 жыл бұрын

Coleraine to Derry Londonderry is stunning. It's all beautiful see All the Stations Ireland on KZfaq. It looks like Ireland's railways are great but could do with more usage.

@jonathanmcaleece9834 4 жыл бұрын

Alex I agree. It’s stunning.

@maltipoomadness8807 4 жыл бұрын

I was just coming in to comment the same thing

@nigelmurphy6761 3 жыл бұрын

yep. particularly the journey from bray To Greystones along Bray Head. Stunning views.

@browneof 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite train journey in Ireland is from Dublin to Wicklow, the best segment being between Bray and Greystones.

@AlanKSimulations Жыл бұрын

The whole coast mate, from Killiney, around Bray head and all the way down 'the murrough' to Wicklow

@WillEdmond 4 жыл бұрын

Oh they’re fancy! Pushing the food of cart to ya. Very peaceful and scenic video! And then I got sad. This was a very good video.

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Will. I got sad too.

@irishtrains1396 3 жыл бұрын

Lovely to see our railways getting some attention!

@davidlp6510 4 жыл бұрын

Very decent of you to respect the incident with fatalities.

@justforfun3897 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love the train videos. They are my favorite.You do a great job!

@alessandrocarpi9898 4 жыл бұрын

Ireland is simply a fairy tale. We love You.

@michaela8614 2 жыл бұрын

We did this same trip while on vacation in Ireland last year. Loved it so much.

@mattzetts8777 4 жыл бұрын

You're a good man, Michael. Much respect to you and your work. As always, thanks for the inspiration. Stay safe out there.

@karenmackie9665 3 жыл бұрын

You have such a positive attitude towards everything. Respect to you for how you handled the death on the train journey. It’s a beautiful country, and thank you for sharing your journeys with us.

@silasdense4725 4 жыл бұрын

Your enthusiasm is so genuine. The fact that you're excited gets me excited and makes me want to watch and continue to click on your next video. Hitting the like buttons along the way. 😉 Thanks guy. YOUR AWESOME !!!

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you! You're awesome!

@kirsten_lawther 4 жыл бұрын

If you’re back during the summer / nice weather - the train journeys from Belfast to Portrush / Bangor / (London)derry are all gorgeous!

@lisad476 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Looks like alot of fun there. Thanks for the adventure I pictured Belfast so much different.

@joevermillion9748 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You Mike for taking us on your trips. God Bless You and your family. Love all the information about the trains.

@travelbyplanestrainsandcruise Жыл бұрын

thanks

@bethx9996 4 жыл бұрын

For the street parking cars can park as long as they are in the spaces and it doesn’t matter which way they are facing , it’s difficult enough to find spaces so if they have to pull across a lane of traffic to park they safely do so :)

@georgebarnes8163 Жыл бұрын

matters after dark, it is a motoring offence to have your car the wrong direction in the hours of darkness.

@Listenerandlearner870 2 жыл бұрын

Coleraine to Derry/Londonderry is the most scenic.

@tiffanykleinsteuber1132 4 жыл бұрын

Ohhh how much I miss being in Belfast and its been forever since i been in Ireland awesome video besides taking a bus and taxi to get to Belfast but can't wait to see more videos from you.

@robertmcguire2197 4 жыл бұрын

My buddy in London is from Belfast always wanted to visit ! Great job! Thank You

@suefalls1600 4 жыл бұрын

Lucky ducky! Ireland looks so beautiful! Loved to watch thru your eyes❣️

@VBni 4 жыл бұрын

And what about Northern Ireland!? If this prick didn't keep advertising as 1 country maybe people would know that. That's like me calling him a Russian lol

@Sean-fu1nw 3 жыл бұрын

Paulo Chan 👍

@kalebhushan1021 4 жыл бұрын

All of your videos keep me alive in these times...

@WaynoGur 4 жыл бұрын

I have really enjoyed watching your adventures, and I have seen places through your eyes and experiences that I have only read about. Thank you!

@jacks7461 3 жыл бұрын

No now 🤪 The most scenic train ride in Ireland or N Ireland is from Coleraine to Derry. Along the coast .

@danieldravot341 3 жыл бұрын

Young Master Downie will be a success at whatever he does because his attitude is so up-beat and refreshing.

@johnmcguigan7218 Жыл бұрын

I started traveling to Northern Ireland, including Belfast and Derry, in the mid-1970s. Because of the Troubles, which mostly affected s few square urban, miles, I discovered to my joy that tourists were nowhere to be seen. Folks in Ireland were usually amazed to see an American tourist, but when I described the mean streets of downtown Philadelphia, where I lived, they began to understand how I found Northern Ireland so relaxing, even with the presence of a lot of British troops, checkpoints, etc.

@OhNoYouDidnt 4 жыл бұрын

It's a normal thing here regarding the parking, you just find a spot and if you can get a gap in the oncoming traffic then just pull across the road stick on your blinker and in you go either straight in or reverse in when its safe to do so :)

@Bella-in7fb 4 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel!!! Your travel vlogging is great, great presentation!... thank you, as I plan to visit Ireland myself! 🇮🇪💚

@davidphenix901 4 жыл бұрын

Can't believe how clean that train is. And the size of the restroom. We are so far behind the times.

@arethamorgan6613 4 жыл бұрын

I vacationed there in Ireland 1-17-20. I found the whole place to be clean and spacious. Especially the bathrooms. Oh, did l mention how friendly the locals were? ☺

@user-uf8gc1pi2c 4 жыл бұрын

Dont be fooled by one video the tolet are usely took over my some junkies smoking herion from dundalk or drogheda all the time

@anthonydowling3356 4 жыл бұрын

@@user-uf8gc1pi2c Untrue .I go once a week from Dublin to Belfast return on that enterprise train and never came across that .Not saying that it is not possible but if it is it is rare.

@johnfromireland7551 4 жыл бұрын

@@user-uf8gc1pi2c Not on the Enterprise train. You are talking about the local trains.

@user-uf8gc1pi2c 4 жыл бұрын

@@anthonydowling3356 yea right I am from dundalk and no who is who and i see people all the time am on this train in the tolet with there animal bars for the tinfoil and the smell of heroin from the tolets

@jcbaily5559 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful.....thanks! You really remind me of me when I travelled as you are. I miss those days but I would never forget them either!

@DJ-ll4mq 3 жыл бұрын

That part with the cars? Made me laugh out loud. I'm half Irish so two years ago I finally made the long-awaited journey to meet my cousins in Dublin. I flew and when I arrived in Dublin airport I made my way straight for the restrooms. My chosen stall wouldn't close. Why? The door had been put on backwards and so the lock was on the outside. So Welcome to Ireland!! It's different there.😂

@mow3186 2 жыл бұрын

FYI Transport for Ireland is upgrading this line to run Belfast-Dublin-Cork using high speed trains with 200kph inter city express trains. Good news. The money has already been allocated.

@Leda98 4 жыл бұрын

I'm From Belfast and love travelling down to Dublin, my partner works 5 days a week in Dublin and makes this trip back and forth weekly. I'd love to join him with our son for a trip together , but unfortunately due to covid-19 we cannot. Watching this has cheered me up remembering this too will pass and plenty of travels ahead in the future.

@God-db9vp 3 жыл бұрын

How about a police control to cross from Dublin to Northern Ireland?

@adesaehii8977 Жыл бұрын

How much does it cost a ticket from Belfast to Dublin, and do they accept euros in Belfast incase one needs to buy a ticket

@Army_Outdoors_88N 4 жыл бұрын

What a amazing experience dude. That was awesome to see! Added to my bucket list!!!

@batwithglasses 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael, please stay safe if you still indeed are travelling, make sure your loved ones remain safe and healthy as well. Love you channel, and your ethos. You're a good person👍

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I’m currently back home and safe in Canada. Still a few more videos from this last trip to come though. You stay safe as well.

@downhilltwofour0082 4 жыл бұрын

That view at 4:23 is beautiful!

@andrewdevine6333 4 жыл бұрын

Dublin and the east of Ireland are actually sunny quite regularly. It's the west of country that lacks sunshine.

@1989Chrisc 4 жыл бұрын

@john dunne Dublin gets 310 days of sunshine a year.. look it up

@darraghgregory1269 4 жыл бұрын

I know I'm a dub and moved to Leitrim and we often get cloud of rain. I miss Dublin for that reason

@andernature 3 жыл бұрын

I have only been to the airport in Dublin, but I would like one day when this pandemic is over to spend a few days if now weeks visiting and enjoying what beautiful Ireland has to offer.

@npls40 3 жыл бұрын

hi i love the vodoes

@yarragongoats 4 жыл бұрын

you cope with bus replacements with such a smile, wish i was that positive when it happens

@wesker6575 4 жыл бұрын

I love Ireland

@AvaT42 4 жыл бұрын

The platforms look nice and wide at the stations. And another big lovely bathroom!! It was good how the train company had everything organized for disruptions in the trains to help travellers.

@Wakeful 4 жыл бұрын

Sonia Hamilton Yeah, that is the benefit of our nationalised system, with buses and trains both owned by the state.

@rantshack8597 4 жыл бұрын

the drive up there is nice too. 2 hours by and and you can see come cool stuff!

@andrewdales8136 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Dublin is such a fun city but so laid back with it.

@brigidspencer5123 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice! When I took the train from England to Wales the train broke down and we ended up taking a bus to Cardiff. It was exciting seeing the bilingual sign welcoming us to Wales. The trains in Scandinavia are also fabulous and very scenic just like on the beautiful island of Great Britain.🧐

4 жыл бұрын

Wow...I spent several days in Belfast in 1986...now It seems so different...More Cosmopolitan And Safe than in the past...nice video indeed...enjoy...

@maxdugan5319 4 жыл бұрын

Love the content and video quality! Keep up the great work sir!

@terrysmith3141 3 жыл бұрын

All of your videos are so enjoyable! Your commentary is especially informative! Thanks for the time you put into them.

@DownieLive 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@nicolplantita156 Жыл бұрын

I missed that place , bellfast , Ireland station, thanks for sharing and connected to you , love the way of your sharing

@west_nebraska_dude4527 4 жыл бұрын

Stunning

@bestdrivingtour 11 ай бұрын

Great trip and adventure!

@steveclarke6257 4 жыл бұрын

Did this trip in the 1990's when it first opened....bit of an adventure going from Manchester to Belfast without flying . Train to Holyhead, ferry to Dublin, and then this Intercity to Belfast. The view along the coast is stunning.

@jimcrawford5039 4 жыл бұрын

Steve Clarke I used to do it in the 1950s, how do you mean it’s new? I have been in Australia for 55 years an never been back there.

@Wakeful 4 жыл бұрын

The Enterprise has been running now for over 120 years.

@lauraz2896 4 жыл бұрын

I took this train about two years ago. It was nice.

@andrewkast4087 2 жыл бұрын

Great trip, thanks for great day!

@michaelbruchas6663 4 жыл бұрын

What a colorful city at night!

@ardenmiller8591 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video thanks Mike !!

@alicemcgrath760 4 жыл бұрын

Through the midlands of Ireland? You might want to dig out your map!! Still enjoyed the video though.🙂

@Deeee09828 4 жыл бұрын

Loved this video, you’re an amazing narrator and vlogger! Just subscribed!

@varunmahajan8727 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know how I came across your channel but watched almost all video of yours it's amazing it been only two days I had to subscribe it and can't wait to see you on the next rail trip really appreciate your work

@coradejong1014 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful enjoy

@Deba7777 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really enjoying your videos! Thank you and God bless you!

@WyattCStaggers 4 жыл бұрын

Love it man! Your travel videos are so genuine and I feel like I am on the trip with you and it’s awesome 👏🏼

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wyatt! I have a few more good ones from this trip coming soon!

@WyattCStaggers 4 жыл бұрын

DownieLive can’t wait to watch em!

@momomasters Жыл бұрын

dude. you are so most excellent. never.stop. (truly did not think you'd be my cuppa tea but here we are.) Good work.

@suemarshall6185 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Lovely choice of music, too.

@kimoleary2421 4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Ireland 😁

@rubydawn1 2 жыл бұрын

I love trains reminds me so much of Montreal at 4.24

@nypdbob 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@fergusalex 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and parking in Belfast is a first come first get the space no matter what direction you are travelling in!!

@JasonBeem 4 жыл бұрын

Great video Mike!

@ac9540 4 жыл бұрын

There’s my hometown Dundalk 0.31 seconds in yessss! 😍😍

@MajesticTrains 3 жыл бұрын

I did a similar detour once but in the other direction - I was on a steam excursion train which was going to Portadown, but we had to get off at Lisburn (where you got on the bus) because of a bomb threat further down the line (typical northern ireland!) We also ended up on a bus to Portadown.

@MrLeeleeeeeeee 4 жыл бұрын

The running joke is that the station announcement in rural Ireland are as follows. "The train pulling onto platform one is the mumbles serving mumbles CHANGE AT PORTARLINGTON/MALLOW/ETC"

@robertcroft8241 4 жыл бұрын

That is so funny and true ! Here in England people on the train platforms turn to each other and ask 'What did they say'? Inside the train they don't even ask.

@kookycat9663 3 жыл бұрын

You got off the train in Lisburn (my home town, thought now its the City of Lisburn). The station was originally built in 1839 but later rebuilt in 1878, so is an OLD station! Lisburn is beautiful & friendly & alot of folk say it should have always remained a "market town" rather than becoming a city... Its got to be 1 of the smallest cities in the UK, if not THE smallest! But it still retains its market town charm!!

@maxedww 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure you would call Lisburn - or by it's original name Lios na gCearrbhach - a city though considering it has a mere 45K in population. A large town maybe.

@purplepoppyz 3 жыл бұрын

@@maxedww Lisburn is a designated city. That is a fact. Whether or not Newry and Lisburn should ever have been designated as cities is another matter.

@Cjsnodden 4 жыл бұрын

real hope u enjoyed my home town.

@johannebaker9730 4 жыл бұрын

That was the hostel I stayed in! Great video thank you

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

So cool!

@lesdebelin6497 3 жыл бұрын

My wife and I did a 15 day self drive tour of Ireland - it was great! We finished off the holiday doing this train trip from Dublin to Belfast. Yes, a very pleasant train trip indeed, but I wouldn't say it was great. I think I was spoilt by driving a car and stopping at somewhere pretty when/where I liked, rather than flying by in a train, and just getting a fleeting glance of something nice for only a couple of seconds.

@jimquantic 2 жыл бұрын

I hear you, but you can turn that around. I'm always driving the car--so it is I that can't see anything except my eyes front and center on the road. In the train, I FINALLY can look at the countryside, doze off if/when I want, get up and walk around and so on. To me, train travel is hard to beat.

@lesdebelin6497 2 жыл бұрын

@@jimquantic Fair enough comment, but overall, still prefer the car - but each to their own 🙂

@qwertyTRiG 2 жыл бұрын

There's no view from the motorway anyway, even in the top front seat of a double-decker bus. The train is on the cost, and does have a view.

@ajijoseph398 4 жыл бұрын

Very good

@D2Pilot 4 жыл бұрын

Great vid Mike. Love your train travel vids! Also, Blinkist. TLDR at it's finest! :-P

@MJPamuru20 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t know how you did it but you caught some sunshine!! We’ve had such bad weather since probably November to now (March 2020) hope you enjoyed your time here!

@DownieLive 4 жыл бұрын

I did! I had sunshine during my whole trip! It was a miracle!

@MJPamuru20 4 жыл бұрын

DownieLive well certainly glad you got it! And hope you enjoyed your time! Sad about the fatality but I hope you got the thousand welcomes we’re famous for! Be sure to come back again!

@gracesmith6199 3 жыл бұрын

I did this trip on the train 51yrs ago with my little daughter !

@marktipper994 2 жыл бұрын

Pleasant trip but if you like scenery, Dublin Rosslare is by some distance the best. Then try Dublin Tralee and Dublin Sligo. Apart from the section between Bray and Greystones on the way to Rosslare, we don't really have anything to compare with Scotland's Highland line which you posted. The short coastal section between Belfast and (London)Derry would be similiar

@williamgrant9303 2 жыл бұрын

I have just discovered accidentally your channel and I have see only one or two videos and I have just love them, and very especiall your commentos. I simply adore trains unforutately ib my conutry we have lost most of them May I teel you I an from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I have been five times to Europe and it amazes me to see how the trains have improved. Never beento the States of Canad. Thnak yhou very much. William Grant.

@jonathanr7049 Жыл бұрын

Noo way I didn’t know you came here!?! Cool

@alexcieslik6660 Жыл бұрын

You should tour Dublin IRELAND and go to cork . And you should go to bray and bray has a cliff walk to Grerystones and super cool train tunnels that you can go through with the Grerystones DART train and I live in IRELAND

@tcan4959 4 жыл бұрын

Great video

@franduncandroneproductions 4 жыл бұрын

Really good video

@chizukakawabata 4 жыл бұрын

I just got home from Belfast. Being home just a few days and in isolation it feels like I'm still in Belfast. I wish I didn't have to leave.

@carlmuhm3896 4 жыл бұрын

Mike, thank you for the video of the train ride and the views of Belfast, would love to see the Titanic museum. What's baffling to see those cars part that way. Looking forward for more videos.

@greek9244 4 жыл бұрын

I love the train ride from Belfast Landon place to Whitehead

@ClaireHawkins Жыл бұрын

Ireland has actually been pretty sunny again this February! I just posted a video of my time in Belfast. It wasn't as sunny as Dublin, but it sure was fun!