Visiting UK

Belfast Central Station

Trains from Belfast to Londonderry (Derry) are a good way to travel between cities when you are in Northern Ireland.

Trains depart from Belfast Central railway station, which is located in the city centre. They arrive at the Waterside Railway Station in Londonderry, which is often abbreviated as Wtrside Stn on timetables. Trains on this route are operated by Northern Ireland Railways (NIR).

Trains from Belfast to Londonderry depart every two hours at peak times throughout the day. Departures usually take place on even hours at 10, 20, or 40 minutes past the hour. All trains on this route are direct and require no connections along the way.

The travel time to Londonderry is between 2 hours, 5 minutes and 2 hours, 12 minutes from end to end.

Tickets for trains from Belfast to Londonderry cost 10.50 GBP for singles for adults, 7.50 GBP for singles for students, and 5.25 GBP for singles for children. Day return fares are 16.00 for adults and 8.00 for children. You can purchase tickets at Belfast Central station.

Belfast City Airport

Car hire at Belfast City Airport is a good place to rent a car in Northern Ireland. Driving in and around Belfast is a great way to see the city and the stunning Causeway Coastal Route that runs along the northern edge of the island.

Many large international rental car companies offer car hire at Belfast City Airport. These include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz Rent a Car, and National.

All sizes of car are available, and you can rent cars with automatic or manual transmissions. If you choose to hire an automatic, the rate will be slightly higher than if you choose a manual transmission.

The car hire desks at the airport are conveniently located next to one another in the terminal building near the exit. You can book your hire car in advance, or wait until you arrive to do so. Booking in advance is usually a good idea, as there are often good deals and voucher codes for car hire at Belfast City Airport online.

Belfast Airport Train Shuttle Sign

Trains from Belfast City Airport to Belfast are a convenient way to get from your flight to your final destination in the city centre when you are visiting Northern Ireland.

To take the train to Belfast, you first need to take a shuttle from the airport to Sydenham station. You can pick up the shuttle bus from the covered bus stop at the airport, which is located across the street from the terminal building. It is free to ride.

Once you arrive at Sydenham train station, you can purchase your tickets for the train from Belfast City Airport to Belfast and continue your journey to the city centre.

Trains depart twice an hour between 6:00 and 23:00 on weekdays, and once an hour between 9:00 and 22:00 on Sundays.

The train stops at both the Central Station and Victoria Street Station, which are located in the heart of the city. There are buses and taxis at both stations if you need to connect to onward transportation when you arrive. You can also connect to other trains to destinations around Ireland.

Tickets for the train from Belfast City Airport to Belfast cost around 1.50 GBP for a single, making the trip inexpensive.