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).
- Fare price: Single £2.20 (no return fare available)
- There is a taxi rank in Glengall Street for further travel.
- Private IH Belfast transfer: £75 each way / £47 per person sharing (max. 3) – 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 £35.
- Bus: Airport Express 300
- available outside arrivals hall while flights operate to Belfast city centre (Europa Hotel; Glengall Street)
- Fare price: Single £8.50; Return £12.50.
- There is a taxi rank in Glengall Street for further travel.
- Private IH Belfast transfer: £75 each way / £47 per person sharing (max. 3) – please book in advance.
Travelling from Dublin Airport (DUB):
- Aircoach: Route 705X direct express service to Belfast – we strongly advise booking this in advance!
- Fare price from £12.50/€13.50 (discounted online)
- 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: £275 each way (£325 after 9pm or before 8am) – please book in advance.
Northern Ireland and Belfast
Northern Ireland is justifiably famous for its outstanding natural beauty and the friendliness of its people. Belfast is the region’s capital and while it is best known as the home of the Titanic, it also boasts a thriving, modern business sector and a vibrant cultural scene. It can also claim to be the most affordable city in the UK.
