Travelling to Belfast
Travelling to Belfast is really easy! There are two airports operating in the city: Belfast International Airport and Belfast ‘George Best’ City airport. Dublin airport is also a great option for further flight availability. You will find detailed travelling options below, with links to check up-to-date timetables and fares.
Travelling from Belfast ‘George Best’ CITY Airport (BHD):
- Taxi: available just outside the arrivals hall, a taxi to the city centre will cost around £10.
- Bus: Airport Express 600 available directly outside arrivals, goes to the Europa bus centre (Glengall Street). The timetable varies so check here. Price: £2.50; Return £3.80. There is a taxi rank in Glengall Street for further travel.
- Private IH Belfast transfer: £55 each way / £30 per person sharing – please book in advance.
Travelling from Belfast INTERNATIONAL Airport (BFS):
- Taxi: available just outside the arrivals hall, a taxi to the city centre will cost around £30.
- Bus: Airport Express 300, available outside arrivals 24 hours a day to Belfast city centre (Europa Hotel; Glengall Street) Price: Single £8; Return £11. There is a taxi rank in Glengall Street for further travel.
- Private IH Belfast transfer: £55 each way / £30 per person sharing – please book in advance.
Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB):
- Aircoach: Route 705X direct express service to Belfast. Price: Single £13/€17; Return £20/€24 (discounts available online for advance bookings) Journey time to Belfast’s Europa bus centre (Glengall Street) is just under 2 hours. There is a taxi rank in Glengall Street for further travel.
- Translink Goldline Express X1 service is a public service with more stops than the Aircoach. Price: Single £15; Return £22. Web fares start at £8. Journey time to Belfast’s Europa bus centre (Glengall Street) is just over 2 hours. There is a taxi rank in Glengall Street for further travel.
- Train: There is no train service at Dublin airport. You can take the train from Dublin City centre (Connolly Street) to Belfast Lanyon Place for around €20.
- Private IH Belfast transfer: £190 each way – please book in advance.