With over 194 European and international destinations servicing both Belfast and Dublin and 530 direct UK flights weekly from 24 destinations into Belfast, the city is easily accessible for international delegates.
By Air
George Belfast Belfast City Airport
Belfast City Airport is just three miles from Belfast City Centre. Flybe, Aer Lingus, British Airways, KLM and Eastern Airways all fly to and from Belfast City Airport. The Translink Airport Express 600 bus service runs between the airport and Belfast City Centre.
Belfast International Airport
Belfast International Airport is a 30 minute drive from Belfast City Centre. EasyJet, Ryanair, Jet2 and Wizz all fly to and from Belfast International Airport. The Translink Airport Express 300 bus service runs between the airport and Belfast City Centre.
By Sea
From Scotland, England and Isle of Man
Belfast is easily accessed by sea, with crossings from both Scotland and England. Travel by superfast ferries with journey times from just 1 hour.
- Stena Line (travelling from Liverpool and Cairnryan)
- P&O Irish Sea (travelling from Cairnryan)
- Isle of Man Steam Packet Company (travelling from Isle of Man).
By Rail
From Dublin and Republic of Ireland
Irish Rail operates services from towns and cities across the Republic of Ireland to Dublin’s Connolly Station, where you can then catch a connecting train to Belfast.
The Enterprise Train service (provided jointly by Translink and Irish Rail), from Dublin’s Connolly Station to Lanyon Station (previously known as Belfast Central Station), runs eight times daily (five times on Sundays) and takes 2 hours 15 minutes. Book in advance at www.irishrail.ie for the best value fares.
By Bus
From Dublin and Republic of Ireland
From Dublin, the X1 bus service (provided jointly by Translink and Bus Eireann) operates from Dublin Busáras in the city centre and Dublin Airport to Belfast, with 21 departures every day.
The journey time from Dublin to Belfast is approximately 2 hours.
For more information on routes and fares, visit www.buseireann.ie.
(information from https://meetbelfast.com/attending-a-conference/getting-here/)
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