Getting to Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is easy to get to, easy to get around.  Excellent fast ferry links from England and Scotland to Belfast and Larne, three airports with frequent low-cost flights from the United Kingdom and beyond, plus good roads, buses and trains to take you where you want to go.

Arriving from the Republic of Ireland

Getting to Northern Ireland from the Republic of Ireland is very straightforward.  For comprehensive information on travelling by bus, train and plane or for driving routes click here

Arriving by Air

Scheduled air services operate to Northern Ireland from nearly all major UK airports.  There are many direct flights from major European cities to Northern Ireland. Additionally, there are services via Dublin, London and other UK airports.

Major airlines operate scheduled services from the US and Canada to Belfast International Airport via UK airports and airports in the Republic of Ireland. Additionally, there are charter flights direct from New York and Toronto to Belfast.

Belfast International Airport (BIA)
T: +44 (0) 28 9448 4848
www.belfastairport.com

Aer Lingus
www.aerlingus.com T: 0870 876 5000
Air Transat
www.airtransat.co.uk T: +44 (0) 28 9031 2312 (NI) or + 353 (0) 1 866 6700 (ROI)
bmibaby
www.bmibaby.com T: 0871 224 0224
Continental
www.continental.com/uk T: +44 (0)129 3776464, 0845 607 6760 or +44 (0)129 382 2222
easyjet
www.easyjet.com T: 0871 244 2366
flyglobespan
www. flyglobespan.com T: 08705 561 522
jet2.com
www.jet2.com T: 0871 226 1737
Manx2.com
www.manx2.com T: 0870 242 2226

Services to/from Belfast (Bus)
T: +44 (0) 28 9066 6630
www.translink.co.uk

Airport Express 300 – 24 hr bus service between the airport and Belfast (departing every 10 minutes). Departs: bus stop opposite terminal exit.

From BIA to Belfast: All coaches travel via:Templepatrick, M2 Motorway, Royal Avenue, Castle Place and terminate at Belfast’s Europa Bus Station. Journey time: approx 30-40 minutes

Services to/from Londonderry (Bus)
T: +44 (0) 28 7126 9996
www.airporter.co.uk
The ‘Airporter’ operate an hourly coach service to/ from the North and North East.

Services to/from Belfast, Lisburn and Londonderry (Rail)
T: + 44 (0) 28 90 66 6630
www.translink.co.uk
Nearest rail service operates from Antrim, just six miles from BIA.

Taxi fare to Belfast city is approximately £22-£24
Car hire is available from the airport.

Security regulations at BIA
For information on security regulations please visit www.belfastairport.com

George Best Belfast City Airport
T: +44 (0) 28 9093 9093
www.belfastcityairport.com

Aer Arann
www.aerarann.com T: 0800 587 2324
bmi
www.flybmi.com T: 0870 607 0555
flybe
www.flybe.com T: 0871 522 6100
manx2
www.manx2.com T: 0871 200 0440
Ryanair
www.ryanair.com T: +353 (0) 1249 7791

Services to/from Belfast
T: +44 (0) 28 9066 6630
www.translink.co.uk

Bus 600 - Operates every 20 minutes from Sydenham to the Belfast Europa Bus Centre, between 06:00 and 22:05. Cost: £2.20 return.
No. 3 Metrobus - Operates every 20 minutes from Sydenham to City Hall and every 10 minutes between 09.00 and 17.30. Five-minute walk from Airport terminal to the bus stop.
The ‘Airporter’ - Operates to Londonderry. Telephone +44 (0) 28 7126 9996.
Nearest rail service operates from the Airport terminal (Sydenham) to Belfast Central and Victoria Street Stations. Monday-Fridays: Operates a twice hourly service between 06:00 and 23:00.
Sunday: hourly service between 09:00 and 22:00.
Cost: Approx. £1.40

Taxi fare to the city is approximately £8
Car hire is available from the airport.

City of Derry Airport
T: +44 (0) 28 7181 0784
www.cityofderryairport.com

Aer Arann
www.aerarann.com T: 0800 587 2324
Ryanair
www.ryanair.com T: + 353 (0) 1249 7791

Services to/from Derry
T: +44 (0) 28 9066 6630
www.translink.co.uk
Ulsterbus operates various scheduled services to and from the airport to the main Foyle Street bus depot in the City. Bus 142 or the 234 into the city centre, Limavady and Coleraine.
Train services operate from Londonderry train station and run to Coleraine and Belfast. Full details are available on the Translink website.

Taxi fare to Derry City is approximately £14.  Car hire is available from the airport.

Crossing by Ferry

Coast to Coast from Scotland to Northern Ireland in an hour!
Northern Ireland has first-class ferry connections with Scotland, England and the Isle of Man. New, high-speed vessels, enhanced on-board amenities, entertainment and shopping, together with lower prices, make the car ferry a very attractive way to go.

Belfast Harbour
T: +44 (0) 28 9055 4422
www.belfast-harbour.co.uk

Taxi fare is about £5 to city centre.

Stenaline
www.stenaline.com T: 0870 520 4204
Sailings: Larne to Fleetwood, Belfast to Stranraer.
Seacat
www.steam-packet.com T: 0871 222 133
Sailings:Belfast to Isle of Man (Douglas)
Norfolkline Irish Sea Ferries
www.norfolkline.com T: 0844 499 0007
Sailings:Belfast to Liverpool (Birkenhead)

Larne Harbour
T: +44 (0) 28 2887 2100
www.portoflarne.co.uk
Trains to Belfast: fare £4.90 single. Bus single £4.00. Taxi is about £30 to Belfast centre. Car rental available.

P&O
www.poirishsea.com T: 0870 242 4777
Sailings: Larne to Cairnryan & Troon
Stenaline
www.stenaline.com T: 0870 520 4204
Sailings: Larne to Fleetwood, Belfast to Stranraer