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)

Cruise Ship Passengers

If you are travelling to Belfast on a cruise ship, there is generally a shuttle service from the port to the Visit Belfast Welcome Centre in Belfast City Centre and vice versa. The precise timings of these shuttle buses will be available on the day you arrive. There may be a charge for the shuttle bus, which is set by the cruise ship company.

Alternatively a taxi from the cruise terminal to Belfast City Centre costs approximately £10-£13. 

Getting to Belfast from Dublin

By Rail 

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 from Dublin to Belfast is approximately 2 hours. 

By Road

From Dublin

Starting out at Dublin Airport, the M1 motorway is well signposted for Belfast; this is a toll road and there is one toll plaza approximately 31km from Dublin Airport. Continue on this motorway signposted for Belfast. 

Just after passing the city of Newry, the road becomes a dual carriageway (A1) and motorway regulations fall away. At the Sprucefield roundabout the A1 joins the M1 motorway. 

Once within the Greater Belfast area, the signs will display as City Centre.