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Getting Around, Belfast Travel and Transport
(Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK)



The city of Belfast is well served by the public transport system, which includes an excellent network of buses and trains, providing Belfast with good connections throughout Northern Ireland. Belfast is located close to many other interesting towns, cities, tourist attractions and important landmarks, and many visitors in Belfast also travel outside of the city of Belfast into the surrounding areas.

Renting a car is often the preferred method of transport for excursions from Belfast and it is relatively easy to travel around the Belfast area by car. There are a number of major roads situated on the outskirts of Belfast, which provide fast and convenient routes when travelling both to and from Belfast.




Belfast Travel and Transport: Travel by Airports - Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK

Belfast is served by two airports, the closest and most convenient of which is Belfast City Airport (BHD). The second of the airports serving Belfast is Belfast International Airport (BFS) located 30 km / 18 miles from central Belfast. Both airports are within easy travelling distance of Belfast, by either train, coach or car.

Major airlines at these airports offer the greatest number of departures, whereas smaller airlines offer low-cost, no-frill airlines with a more limited number of flights arriving and departing from the airports.

Belfast International Airport (BFS) Guide - useful Belfast International Airport (BFS) travel information.

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) Guide - useful George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) travel information.

Belfast Travel and Transport: Belfast Car Rental / Car Hire - Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
The district of Belfast is served by a number of major roads and although the traffic in and out of Belfast can be heavy during peak commuting hours (07:30 to 10:00 and 16:00 to 18:00), driving in central Belfast is fairly easy. Several roads in Belfast are one way only and part of the city centre is restricted to buses and taxis only. Many tourists staying in Belfast choose to rent cars and these are the best method of transport when travelling outside of the city, to explore the surrounding countryside and nearby towns. There are plenty of parking garages and off-street parking areas available in Belfast, although many areas are restricted to residents only and parking permits are required.

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Belfast Travel and Transport: Belfast Travel by Foot - Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Belfast is well pedestrianised and one of the best ways to travel around Belfast is by foot. This is an excellent way to see some of Belfast's numerous tourist attractions, museums, galleries and landmarks. Finding your way around central Belfast is very straightforward and many of the city's major sights and attractions are within easy walking distance of each other.

Belfast Travel and Transport: Belfast Travel by Buses and Coaches - Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
There are two main bus stations in Belfast and buses travel to and from the west of Belfast and operate from Belfast's Europa Bus Station, which is located in Glengall Street, with many buses travelling to Dublin and Derry at regular intervals throughout the week. Buses that travel to Northern Ireland's east coast depart from Belfast's Laganside Bus Station and travel to many other towns and cities nearby. There are also bus stops throughout Belfast, with bus timetables and route information.

Belfast Travel and Transport: Belfast Travel by Trains - Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
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Belfast's Central Train Station is located in East Bridge Street and is Belfast's main train station, although a number of trains also stop at the Botanic Train Station on Belfast's Botanic Avenue, and at Great Victoria Street Train Station. Except for the excellent Belfast to Dublin train route, trains in Belfast can prove an expensive way to travel in Belfast. There are three train routes that travel out of Belfast, one travels north and then travels west along the coastline to Derry, another travel to the west of Belfast through Portadown and towards Dublin, and the third is a smaller train line that travels east from Belfast, to Bangor. Belfast's Central Train Station has regular trains that travel to Larne, Derry, Bangor, Portadown, Newry and Dublin, and Great Victoria Street Train Station has trains that travel from Belfast to Lisburn, Bangor, Larne Harbour and Derry. There is also a free Belfast Citylink bus service that serves Belfast Central Train Station from Donegall Square.

Belfast Travel and Transport: Belfast Travel by Taxis - Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Taxis in Belfast are one of the most convenient ways to travel around the Belfast area and are usually reasonably priced. They can be easily caught from the taxi rank outside the Europa bus station and Belfast's Donegall Square, Smithfield Market and Bridge Street. Also in quieter areas of Belfast, taxis can be ordered by telephone and there are a number of reputable taxi firms that your hotel can recommend. Additional taxi charges in Belfast are often made for luggage, travel late at night, extra passengers and travel on public holidays.

Belfast Travel and Transport: Travel by Bicycle - Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
Bicycles are a popular way to travel around recreational areas of Belfast in particular and the Belfast Tourist Information office has details of a number of excellent cycle trains in and around Belfast. There are also several popular bicycle rental shops available in the Belfast area.

 
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