Craig there's a little shuttle bus from Belfast City Airport to Sydenham Station (pronounced) Sid-num). I was laughing at all your walking. 😂😂 Good videos though, keep it up 😊
Very cool seeing the exact train and route I used to take every day to work in a video. You're right about the train size, usually 6 cars total (2 sets of 3)... Unless there's a problem! Have seen only 3 cars turn up then we're crammed in like sardines 😂 During rush hour the train is standing room only usually even with 6 cars. Also I think the train was starting from Lanyon Place due to alterations to the lines heading south. Instead of Great Victoria Street we now have a new station, Grand Central. Usually the Derry-Londonderry train started from Great Victoria Street. The Portrush train actually has another extra stop in Whiteabbey which is skipped for the faster Derry train. Oh, and the bathroom buttons brought back such memories - I've been caught out by the electronic lock malfunctioning and opening the door too soon before 😅 If you ever need power, Lanyon station has a nice bridge between platforms with seats and dont quote me but I think there's an outlet up there.
No problem! Slight correction, the Whiteabbey stop is only on the extra rush hour trains that terminate in Coleraine. I thought it was the Portrush one.
At the bottom of each door is a 3 pin plug. There is no where to set you phone safely so you'll probably want to sit on the floor beside it. Just out of being nice ask the guard if it's ok to use them. I can't see there being any issues though.
Some translink 4000s are 6 car sets so you don't need a 2 by 3 I think you were on it the numbers are 4014 - 4020 . Then 4001 to 4013 are all 3 car sets
There´s no way DoI will fork out a couple millions to build another train halt literally 500 m away from Sydenham. Plus most people will be taking the bus into town anyway. Bus no 600 takes zou straight to Grand Central which soon will be the main hub for all trains. If you have tons of luggage with you you can always ring the transfer service to the long-stay car park. It´s free, btw.
@@craig.bryant Defo the faster option and more convenient option. it's literally just behind the sign that you can see on the far right at 12:10 . There's a small bus shelter, a ticket vending machine (although the driver also accepts cash and cards) and sometime you can board the bus earlier so you don't have to wait outside. Unless you're coming from the Bangor direction or you live right next door to Lanyon Place (only few people do) there's no point in taking the train.
@@craig.bryant Brilliant. Never seen that before. It looked like the future or «plane» lookalike scannere. I went fast through, but it wasn’t rush our.
The trains are great, just wish the Translink network was bigger and cheaper for customers! Will have to check out the line to Bangor soon! Thanks for commenting 😊
@@craig.bryant oh yeah. Thier is we card thing pay certain zone makes bit cheaper lol .banor line take you city airport then wee prive bus take in departure .
I’ll say that for City, it’s a lovely airport and perfect size. Not too big or busy but has everything you need. Much prefer a ferry to a plane but the ATRs are good for what they do, just wish the seats were wider and more leg room for tall lads!!
Craig there's a little shuttle bus from Belfast City Airport to Sydenham Station (pronounced) Sid-num).
I was laughing at all your walking. 😂😂
Good videos though, keep it up 😊
Thanks @bingobearuk - I’ll know for next time 😜
Good man Craig. Down to earth, likeable bloke telling it as it is. Keep up the good work and keep on travelling!
Thanks for the kind comment mate! Love your country (as you can probably tell from this channel!) 😊
Bus and coach services are good in Northern Ireland/ Irish
I have three USB-A to USB-C adaptors. Very handy.
Really enjoyable video. You showed some excellent local knowledge. If only you could have taken in a match at the Coleraine Showgrounds. Many thanks.
Very cool seeing the exact train and route I used to take every day to work in a video. You're right about the train size, usually 6 cars total (2 sets of 3)... Unless there's a problem! Have seen only 3 cars turn up then we're crammed in like sardines 😂 During rush hour the train is standing room only usually even with 6 cars. Also I think the train was starting from Lanyon Place due to alterations to the lines heading south. Instead of Great Victoria Street we now have a new station, Grand Central. Usually the Derry-Londonderry train started from Great Victoria Street. The Portrush train actually has another extra stop in Whiteabbey which is skipped for the faster Derry train. Oh, and the bathroom buttons brought back such memories - I've been caught out by the electronic lock malfunctioning and opening the door too soon before 😅 If you ever need power, Lanyon station has a nice bridge between platforms with seats and dont quote me but I think there's an outlet up there.
Thanks for your great comment! Great info I didn’t know 😊 looking forward to checking out Grand Central when I’m next over!!
No problem! Slight correction, the Whiteabbey stop is only on the extra rush hour trains that terminate in Coleraine. I thought it was the Portrush one.
At the bottom of each door is a 3 pin plug. There is no where to set you phone safely so you'll probably want to sit on the floor beside it. Just out of being nice ask the guard if it's ok to use them. I can't see there being any issues though.
Thanks for this mate, great to know in future!
Some translink 4000s are 6 car sets so you don't need a 2 by 3 I think you were on it the numbers are 4014 - 4020 . Then 4001 to 4013 are all 3 car sets
Amazing, thanks for this. I love the railways but I’m not a train buff so really helpful to know!
Bus and railway stations are intergrated
There´s no way DoI will fork out a couple millions to build another train halt literally 500 m away from Sydenham. Plus most people will be taking the bus into town anyway. Bus no 600 takes zou straight to Grand Central which soon will be the main hub for all trains. If you have tons of luggage with you you can always ring the transfer service to the long-stay car park. It´s free, btw.
Thanks for the info, going to try the bus to Grand Central next time!
@@craig.bryant Defo the faster option and more convenient option. it's literally just behind the sign that you can see on the far right at 12:10 . There's a small bus shelter, a ticket vending machine (although the driver also accepts cash and cards) and sometime you can board the bus earlier so you don't have to wait outside. Unless you're coming from the Bangor direction or you live right next door to Lanyon Place (only few people do) there's no point in taking the train.
Need better access to the Airport station
Including disabled access for passengers with reduced mobility
@davidredgewell7415 They don't use the train at all.
Catch the shuttle bus to the main bus/train station, reopens in September after refurbishment, saves all that walking
Great to know, will try that next time when Grand Central fully opens!!
Funny😊 I was at Newcastle airport just yesterday morning
Nice! How did you find the new security?!
@@craig.bryant Brilliant. Never seen that before. It looked like the future or «plane» lookalike scannere. I went fast through, but it wasn’t rush our.
@Trond_travels glad it was smooth, I do love my local airport - I think it’s one of the best medium sized airports anywhere!
International bfs not to far about 12 mile think. We are 40:mile away from Belfast .
Ireland
Translink is good here great Northern Ireland uk
The trains are great, just wish the Translink network was bigger and cheaper for customers! Will have to check out the line to Bangor soon! Thanks for commenting 😊
@@craig.bryant oh yeah. Thier is we card thing pay certain zone makes bit cheaper lol .banor line take you city airport then wee prive bus take in departure .
They are my favourite plane. I hate airports apart from our city airport.
I’ll say that for City, it’s a lovely airport and perfect size. Not too big or busy but has everything you need. Much prefer a ferry to a plane but the ATRs are good for what they do, just wish the seats were wider and more leg room for tall lads!!
I am from Coleraine
Portrush bigger train. Catch up Bangor
George airport
You can never be in a hurry when using public transport in the whole of Ireland never mind the north.