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Giant's Causeway & Bushmills Railway

Bushmills Station, BT57 8QZ

Where legendary geology meets industrial pioneering—the Giant's Causeway & Bushmills Railway traces the heritage of the world's first long-distance electric tramway. Linking the historic heart of Bushmills with the basalt columns of the UNESCO-listed Causeway, the line provides a breathtaking coastal corridor through the sand dunes of North Antrim, preserving a vital engineering artery of Northern Ireland's heritage.

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Railway History

The Tramway to the Giants

The original Giant's Causeway Tramway was the world's first long-distance electric tramway, powered by hydroelectricity from the River Bush. Today's heritage railway follows the original trackbed along the stunning North Antrim coast, connecting the historic Bushmills Distillery district to the iconic basalt columns of the Causeway.

Technical Specifications

Giant's Causeway Railway

Track Gauge
3ftgauge
Line Length
2miles
Original Date
1883AD
Heritage Opening
2002AD
UNESCO Link
CausewayHeritage
Replica Style
Vintage TramDesign