Giants Causeway & Bushmills Railway

Jun 20
2 min read

Updated: 9 hours ago

At A Glance

📍Bushmills

💷Adult-£8, Child £6 Family (4) £27 Children 2 and under are free

🅿️Parking free at Bushmills Station

🚾Toilet, baby change (giants causeway station)

⏰Saturdays & Sundays (Everyday July & August)

From Giants Causeway 11,1 & 3.

From Bushmills 11:30, 1:30 & 3:30

♿Partially accessible (check access before visiting)

☕Tea room on site (Giants Causeway)

🧒All ages

🗺️185 Dundarave Road, Bushmills, BT57 8SU

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What You'll Find

If you have a little one who is obsessed with trains, then the Old Bushmills Railway is well worth adding to your family days out list.

This charming narrow-gauge railway offers a relaxed experience where you can hop aboard a miniature diesel train and enjoy a gentle journey through the beautiful countryside surrounding Bushmills. The ride is around one mile each way, taking you alongside the River Bush and through peaceful woodland before returning to the station.

Why We Loved It

✅ Simplest days out are the best

✅The volunteers are incredibly friendly

✅Fantastic Views along the coast

✅Excellent for all ages

Wee Adventurers Top Tips

⭐️Arrive a little early and bring cash.

⭐️Don’t forget your camera, there are plenty of lovely photo opportunities.

Overall Verdict

If you're looking for a relaxed family day out that's a little different, the Old Bushmills Railway is a lovely hidden gem. It may not be the biggest attraction on the North Coast, but for little train fans, it's full of excitement and makes for a memorable experience.