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The Phantom Flyer

The Railway Station, Market Street, Downpatrick, County Down, BT30 6LZ
The Phantom Flyer at Downpatrick and County Down Railway

About

Downpatrick & County Down Railway in Downpatrick will be running trains once again this month as The Phantom Flyer rolls into town on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd November.

There’s something strange a-coming at the railway this Halloween, an ill-wind is brewing, and it’s getting spookier by the day. As Halloween draws close, whispers of ghostly happenings and strange encounters are spreading through Downpatrick, just like a deathly cold breeze on a chilly night to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand up.

Brace yourself for the Curse of the Phantom Flyer!

Featuring new characters as well as the return of some old favourites, and a whole new story, this is a railway Halloween event not to be missed.

More details of the story are coming soon.

This Halloween, we invite kids, families and anyone who loves a ghoulish adventure to join us on the Phantom Flyer.

This event is suitable for all ages, but parental discretion is advised with particularly young or squeamish children. The performance takes place indoors and outdoors, so do dress for the weather. Fancy dress and costume wearing is encouraged!

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Facilities

Accessibility

  • All areas accessible to disabled visitors

Event Facilities

  • Booking Required

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking
  • Station nearby

Guide Prices

Ticket TypeTicket Tariff
Family£60.00 per ticket
Adult£17.00 per ticket
Child£17.00 per ticket

Family Saver Ticket is suitable for 2 Adults & 2 Children. Infants not requiring a seat travel free. Gift Aid is available on all purchases.

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Downpatrick & County Down Railway, DownpatrickTravel back to the past with real vintage steam trains through St. Patrick's Country, over the River Quoile and under the graceful Down Cathedral to peaceful ruins of Inch Abbey.

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Tel+44 (0) 28 4461 5779

Map & Directions

Opening Times

Season (1 Nov 2025 - 2 Nov 2025)

* Phantom Flyer departures from Downpatrick are at: 15:00, 16:15, 17:30, 18:45.

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Downpatrick & County Down Railway, DownpatrickTravel back to the past with real vintage steam trains through St. Patrick's Country, over the River Quoile and under the graceful Down Cathedral to peaceful ruins of Inch Abbey.

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Map & Directions

Public Transport Directions

Find out more on the Downpatrick and County Down Railway website: https://www.downrail.co.uk/help/directions/ 

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