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In New England-speak “Downeast” means you are heading in or into the northeast coastal section of the United States, so on this train line you will be headed north. Lovely scenery, great shopping and bustling Portland are all offered on this service.

Dover, New Hampshire: At the station, the connecting COAST bus service takes you to the small city of Portsmouth, an historic — and lively — seaport.

Wells, Maine: in season, the Shoreline Explorer provides connecting services from this station to the southern beach towns of Ogunquit, Wells, York, Kennebunk and Kennebunkport.

Stop in Old Orchard Beach, Maine where the station is within walking distance of this popular beach and boardwalk.
Spend time in Portland, Maine, in the Old Port area with its waterfront, museums, shopping and restaurants. This city also makes a great base; take day trips using the Metro bus service, ride bikes or take Casco Bay Ferries to visit some of the islands just offshore.

Freeport, Maine, is famous for shopping, with 170 upscale outlets and regular stores, including the legendary L.L. Bean. Stay in one of the hotels and you can shop for even longer!
Brunswick, Maine is a pretty college town — and the end of the Downeaster line.

Maine Eastern Railroad: in season, this regional train line offers trips further up the coast to Bath (home to the Maine Maritime Museum), Wiscasset and Rockland with its famous Maine Lobster Festival in August. For a treat: enjoy Downeast cuisine in the dining car as you follow the 50-mile scenic route.