Travelling to Belfast
By Air
Belfast has two main airports: George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is very close to the city centre, and Belfast International Airport (BFS), which is further out but serves more routes.
Flights available from:
- Glasgow and Edinburgh: You can find direct flights from both of these Scottish cities.
- Liverpool and Manchester: Both airports offer direct routes to Belfast.
- Cardiff: There are direct flights available from Cardiff.
- London: Belfast is well-served by flights from various London airports, including London Gatwick, London Stansted, and London Heathrow.
- Cornwall: There are direct flights from Cornwall Airport Newquay to Dublin Airport, which is then accessible by a direct bus from Dublin airport to Belfa
By Sea
Travelling by ferry is a great option for those who want to bring their car or simply enjoy a more relaxed journey.
- Stena Line: Offers services from Liverpool (Birkenhead) to Belfast, which is an overnight sailing.
- Stena Line and P&O Ferries: Both operate services from Cairnryan, Scotland, to Belfast and Larne directly.
By Train
For those who prefer a land and sea journey, combining train travel with a ferry crossing is a viable option.
From London and other cities: You can take a train to a ferry port like Liverpool (Birkenhead) or to Glasgow, from where you can connect to a bus or another train service to Cairnryan to catch a ferry to Belfast.
By Bus
For a cost-effective way to travel, consider a bus and ferry service.
- National Express and Megabus: These companies offer services from many UK cities, including London, Manchester, and Glasgow, which include a ferry crossing as part of the ticket.
- Hannon Coach: Provides a direct "thru-coach" service from Glasgow's Buchanan Bus Station to Belfast, meaning the same coach travels with you on the ferry.