[4] However, the B&CDR leased the BH&BR line from 1878 and took it over in 1884, which meant that Holywood station returned to its original management and ownership.

[5] In response to increased traffic the B&CDR doubled the track in stages between 1897 and 1902.

[5] In 1911 Holywood station handled passenger and parcel traffic, while its goods yard offered facilities for goods, general livestock, horses and prize cattle.

[6] The Ulster Transport Authority withdrew Holywood's goods services on 24/04/1950.

More frequent trains run at peak times, and the service reduces to hourly in the evenings.