- Extra late-night bus, coach and rail departures for festival-goers
Translink has teamed-up with Derry City and Strabane District Council to provide extra services for spectators heading to the Foyle Maritime Festival as it makes a spectacular return to Derry~Londonderry.
Visitors are encouraged to use public transport options and a range of discount summer tickets to enjoy a hassle-free and great value day out.
Festival entry is free and highlights include the Maritime and Foyle Merchant Markets, Maritime Melodies, Tall Ship tours, and water-based taster sessions.
On Friday 22nd July, Translink will provide the following extra services after the festival’s magnificent ‘What Lies Beneath’ riverfront interactive experience that will animate the Foyle, followed by a mesmerising fireworks display:
- ‘Nightmover’ Foyle Metro bus departures at 11:30pm and 12:15am serving both the Cityside and Waterside areas.
- Midnight Goldliner 212 coach service to Belfast and an 11:30pm bus service to Strabane.
- A late-night train at 11:38pm serving Bellarena, Castlerock and Coleraine.
On Sunday 24th July, there will be a special late-night train departure at 9:38pm serving Bellarena, Castlerock and Coleraine so spectators can enjoy the final day of the festival.
Rail passengers using the special late-night trains can also connect to the North-West Transport Hub using a free rail-link shuttle bus service from Foyle Street Bus Centre (on production of a valid train ticket and/or travel pass).
Customers can buy tickets online now to secure their travel on the late night train services – visit www.translink.co.uk/foylemaritime.
Translink’s Alan Young said: “The festival programme is jam-packed with exciting things to see and do and we want to connect people to the heart of all the action, making the most of their summer adventure.
“We’ve worked closely with the council to provide these additional late-night services that will enable festival-goers to enjoy the fantastic fireworks display and entertainment along the marina.
“From our £2 Foyle Metro day ticket to our £22 Family and Friends ticket providing unlimited bus and rail travel for up to two adults and four children, there’s many great value travel options to choose from with full details online.
“We’re pleased to support the return of the Foyle Maritime Festival and would encourage spectators to plan their journeys now and make the most of their city visit.”
Mayor of Derry City and Strabane District Council, Councillor Sandra Duffy, welcomed the announcement of additional Translink services: “We are delighted to see Translink on board with the Foyle Maritime Festival, making it even easier for visitors to get here, and saving them the inconvenience of finding parking. It’s also a huge priority for us this year that we demonstrate our commitment to the environment and greener travel options including bus and train.
“With tens of thousands of visitors expected over the course of the five days, I would really encourage people to check out the additional public transport options, and where possible leave the car at home.
"I want to extend my thanks to Translink and all our partners for their support in planning this major outdoor celebration, which is always such an important boost to the local economy."
For full details, including train ticket purchase, please visit www.translink.co.uk/foylemaritime and follow @Translink_NI #FMF22 for all the latest travel updates.
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