Belfast Christmas Market Announces Dublin Express As Official Travel Partner

Belfast Christmas Market is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary in style, with the announcement of Dublin Express as its official travel partner.

Opening its gates on November 16th at 12 noon, the market is expected to attract over a million visitors. This year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with over 100 traditional chalets offering a diverse range of festive treats and unique gifts from around the world.

To enhance the visitor experience, Dublin Express will be providing up to 70,000 seats between Dublin and Belfast, with up to 17 daily services operating throughout the market period. This convenient travel option will make it easier for people to enjoy the festive festivities in Belfast.

With its enchanting atmosphere, delicious food, and unique shopping opportunities, Belfast Christmas Market is the perfect destination for a festive getaway. Allan Hartwell, Managing Director of Market Place (operators of the market) shared his enthusiasm about the partnership: "We're delighted to welcome Dublin Express as our official travel partner this year. Many of our visitors come from Dublin and border towns such as Newry and Dundalk, so for them to have the opportunity to travel safely and comfortably to the Christmas Market is wonderful. This partnership not only simplifies travel for market-goers but allows them to relax and enjoy their journey."

Dublin Express will offer frequent services between Dublin City, Dublin Airport, and Belfast, with their Belfast stop conveniently located at Queen Street Upper—just a short walk to the Christmas Market. Additionally, travellers can enjoy affordable fares, spacious seating, and free Wi-Fi onboard, ensuring a pleasant journey that embodies the festive spirit.

Rory Fitzgerald from Dublin Express said: "We're keen to support the continued success of the Belfast Christmas Market as it celebrates its 20th year and we hope to bring around 70,000 people up from Dublin. Dublin Express is proud and delighted to become the official travel partner of the Belfast Christmas Market. The partnership makes a lot of sense as we've quickly become the favourite way for many to travel between Dublin and Belfast. We've worked hard to make each and every journey the most comfortable and stress-free way to the heart of Belfast City. With our fleet of luxury coaches and frequent direct services, it's the ideal way to get to the markets. Belfast is a wonderful city to visit at any time of the year so if you're looking to get into the festive spirit and have some fun, we couldn't recommend it highly enough."