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Port guide: compare transport from Belfast

Belfast, United Kingdom 38 transport option(s) compared
90 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Belfast

Port call at Belfast (United Kingdom). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Shuttle cruise to Titanic Belfast, is free, and the fastest takes around 5 min. A ship shuttle is also available, at around 20,00 €.

Terminal in Belfast Commercial Port, 5 km from the city centre. Shuttle set up by the municipality. Access to the Giant's Causeway 100 km away.

Belfast Cruise Terminal – Victoria Terminal
Cheapest option Free Shuttle cruise to Titanic Belfast
Fastest option 5 min Train from Lanyon Place to Titanic Quarter
Simplest option Shuttle cruise to Titanic Belfast Very simple
Ship shuttle 20,00 € Please contact the company for further information.

Practical tips

  • Titanic Belfast and city centre on foot from the shuttle bus stop
  • Municipal shuttle to the centre
  • Giant's Causeway excursion to be booked on board
  • Taxis available at the port

Warnings

  • Giant's Causeway 100 km away – organised excursion recommended
  • Frequent rainy weather
  • Attention if car rental: Left-hand drive

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle 20,00 €

Please contact the company for further information.

Recommended local alternative Shuttle cruise to Titanic Belfast

Free - 10 min - Cruise days, depending on ship or operator

Very fast access to Titanic Belfast without walking

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Transport options

38 option(s) shown for Belfast

Shuttle cruise to Titanic Belfast

Titanic Belfast

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency Cruise days, depending on ship or operator
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very fast access to Titanic Belfast without walking

Attention point

Service not guaranteed on all stopovers

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check if the shuttle serves Titanic Quarter or only City Hall

Source : Cruise Belfast dockside welcome: https://cruise-belfast.co.uk/about-cruise-belfast/dockside-welcome/ | Titanic Belfast location: https://www.titanicbelfast.com/visitor-information/location/

Cruise Shuttle to Visit Belfast Welcome Centre

Visit Belfast Welcome Centre / City Hall

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Cruise days, depending on port or company
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Easiest option to reach the city centre

Attention point

Depends on the organisation of the day and the ship

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm at the terminal the return times and if the shuttle is free

Source : Cruise Belfast services: https://cruise-belfast.co.uk/cruise-lines/services/ | Visit Belfast getting here: https://visitbelfast.com/plan/getting-to-belfast-travel-options/

Taxi to Titanic Belfast

Titanic Belfast

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Easiest option for Titanic Belfast

Attention point

Short distance but not very walkable port area

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check Titanic Belfast timetables and tickets before departure

Source : Titanic Belfast location: https://www.titanicbelfast.com/visitor-information/location/ | Value Cabs Belfast: https://www.valuecabs.co.uk/

Taxi to Belfast City Airport

George Best Belfast City Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer to the nearest airport

Attention point

More expensive than bus from the centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check that the flight is departing from Belfast City Airport

Source : Belfast City Airport: https://www.belfastcityairport.com/ | Value Cabs Belfast: https://www.valuecabs.co.uk/

Taxi to City Hall

Belfast City Hall / Visit Belfast

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Quick access to the centre without waiting for the shuttle bus

Attention point

More expensive than shuttle or bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful if there is no shuttle or tight timing

Source : Cruise Belfast passenger information: https://cruise-belfast.co.uk/passenger-information/ | Value Cabs Belfast: https://www.valuecabs.co.uk/

Taxi to Cathedral Quarter

Cathedral Quarter

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct access to pubs, restaurants, street art and historic centre

Attention point

More expensive than shuttle centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good starting point for exploring Old Belfast

Source : Visit Belfast Cathedral Quarter: https://visitbelfast.com/partners/cathedral-quarter/ | Value Cabs Belfast: https://www.valuecabs.co.uk/

Taxi to St George's Market

St George's Market

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Fast-track access to an iconic covered market

Attention point

Opening hours

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Check opening days before departure

Source : St George’s Market: https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/stgeorgesmarket | Visit Belfast: https://visitbelfast.com/

Train from Lanyon Place to Titanic Quarter

Titanic Quarter station

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency frequent according to Translink schedules
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Short train ride to Titanic Quarter

Attention point

Requires you to join Lanyon Place first

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful if you are already starting from the centre or from Lanyon Place

Source : Translink: https://www.translink.co.uk/ | Titanic Belfast location: https://www.titanicbelfast.com/visitor-information/location/

Translink Bus to Titanic Belfast

Titanic Belfast

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency regular according to Translink schedules
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Budget-friendly option to Titanic Quarter

Attention point

Often requires the port-to-centre shuttle first

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route simplified; Translink serves Titanic Belfast from the city centre

Source : Titanic Belfast location: https://www.titanicbelfast.com/visitor-information/location/ | Translink: https://www.translink.co.uk/

Translink Bus to SSE Arena

SSE Arena Belfast

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency regular according to Translink schedules
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Budget-friendly access to the Titanic Quarter and Waterfront

Attention point

Less useful outside of events

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check line and stop in Translink before departure

Source : Translink: https://www.translink.co.uk/ | SSE Arena Belfast: https://www.ssearenabelfast.com/

Translink Bus to Crumlin Road Gaol

Crumlin Road Gaol

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency regular according to Translink schedules
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Public access to a major historical tour

Attention point

Schedules and tickets of the site to check

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the nearest stop with Translink

Source : Translink: https://www.translink.co.uk/ | Crumlin Road Gaol: https://www.crumlinroadgaol.com/

Translink Bus to Ulster Museum

Ulster Museum / Botanic Gardens

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency regular according to Translink schedules
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Cheap access to Queen's Quarter, Museum and Botanical Garden

Attention point

Distance from the port requires shuttle or transfer

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Combines well with Botanic Gardens

Source : Translink: https://www.translink.co.uk/ | Ulster Museum: https://www.ulstermuseum.org/

Airport Express Bus 600 to Belfast City Airport

George Best Belfast City Airport

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency every 20 minutes during peak hours depending on airport
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economical and frequent option to the urban airport

Attention point

Requires going to the centre or Grand Central first

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Airport Express 600 connects the centre and the airport

Source : Belfast City Airport public transport: https://www.belfastcityairport.com/To-and-From/Public-Transport | Translink airport services: https://www.translink.co.uk/using-translink/airport-services

Airport Express Bus 300 to Belfast International Airport

Belfast International Airport

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 12,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency 7 days a week, frequency to be checked according to time
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Main public option to the international airport

Attention point

Longer than a taxi and departure from the centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Check 300/300A schedules before a flight

Source : Belfast International Airport bus: https://www.belfastairport.com/getting-to-from/by-bus | Translink timetable 300: https://www.translink.co.uk/timetables?Name=300

VTC to Titanic Belfast

Titanic Belfast

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 20,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency on request, dynamic pricing
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Skip-the-line access to Titanic Belfast with price displayed

Attention point

Availability and prices vary

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Check price before validation

Source : Uber Belfast: https://www.uber.com/global/en/r/cities/belfast-nir-gb/ | Titanic Belfast location: https://www.titanicbelfast.com/visitor-information/location/

Private hire to Belfast City Airport

George Best Belfast City Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 10 min
Frequency on request or by private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Quick transfer to the city airport

Attention point

Dynamic pricing possible

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Confirm terminal and flight schedule

Source : Uber Belfast: https://www.uber.com/global/en/r/cities/belfast-nir-gb/ | Belfast City Airport: https://www.belfastcityairport.com/

VTC to City Hall

Belfast City Hall / Visit Belfast

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency on request, dynamic pricing
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Flexible if the shuttle is not suitable

Attention point

Dynamic prices possible on cruise days

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Confirm the meeting point in the terminal

Source : Uber Belfast: https://www.uber.com/global/en/r/cities/belfast-nir-gb/ | Visit Belfast getting here: https://visitbelfast.com/plan/getting-to-belfast-travel-options/

Hop On Hop Off from City Hall

City Hall sightseeing loop

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 29,00 €
Estimated duration 90 min
Frequency Frequent in season depending on the operator
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to see multiple neighbourhoods without organising public buses

Attention point

Higher fare than the city bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Simplified A-B ride from City Hall; Full unmapped loop to keep the route simple

Source : Belfast City Sightseeing: https://belfastcitysightseeing.com/ | City Tours Belfast: https://citytoursbelfast.com/belfast-hop-on-hop-off

Taxi to Crumlin Road Gaol

Crumlin Road Gaol

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Strong historical tour without managing buses

Attention point

Admission to be booked or times to check

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Plan visit time and return

Source : Crumlin Road Gaol: https://www.crumlinroadgaol.com/ | Value Cabs Belfast: https://www.valuecabs.co.uk/

Taxi to Belfast Castle

Belfast Castle

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency available or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Quick access to Cave Hill and views of Belfast Lough

Attention point

Return to be organised if long walk

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; weather and weather return to check

Source : Belfast Castle: https://www.belfastcastle.co.uk/ | Value Cabs Belfast: https://www.valuecabs.co.uk/

Taxi to Stormont Estate

Parliament Buildings / Stormont

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency available or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Easy access to Stormont and its grounds

Attention point

Less central than Titanic or City Hall

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Verify public access to the domain

Source : Northern Ireland Assembly: https://www.niassembly.gov.uk/ | Value Cabs Belfast: https://www.valuecabs.co.uk/

Bus excursion Belfast politics and Peace Walls

Peace Walls / Falls Road area

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 45,00 €
Estimated duration 180 min
Frequency Cruise days or regular tours
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Lets you understand Belfast's recent history with a guide

Attention point

Sensitive theme, better with a serious guide

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route to Peace Walls; Actual route varies depending on operator

Source : Belfast City Sightseeing: https://belfastcitysightseeing.com/ | City Tours Belfast: https://citytoursbelfast.com/belfast-hop-on-hop-off

Taxi to Belfast International Airport

Belfast International Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 75,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency available or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer to the international airport

Attention point

Higher cost than Airport Express 300

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct route from A to B; book if the flight is imminent

Source : Belfast International Airport: https://www.belfastairport.com/ | Value Cabs Belfast: https://www.valuecabs.co.uk/

Translink Bus to Belfast Castle

Belfast Castle

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Translink timetable to check
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Views of Belfast Lough and heritage site north of the city

Attention point

Longer than the sites in the centre

Accessibility : moyenne, bus puis marche finale possible

Practical tip : Direct A-B route simplified; Check final stop and walk to the castle

Source : Translink: https://www.translink.co.uk/ | Belfast Castle: https://www.belfastcastle.co.uk/

Translink Bus to Stormont Estate

Parliament Buildings / Stormont

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Translink timetable to check
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Public access to a political site and iconic park

Attention point

Travel time and walking in the estate

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Check opening hours and access to the estate

Source : Translink: https://www.translink.co.uk/ | Northern Ireland Assembly: https://www.niassembly.gov.uk/

Train from Grand Central to Lisburn

Lisburn station

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 6,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency frequent according to Translink schedules
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Easy access to Lisburn and regional connections

Attention point

Secondary tourist interest for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful especially in regional transfer

Source : Translink: https://www.translink.co.uk/ | Translink Grand Central train: https://www.translink.co.uk/timetables?locationId=GC&name=Belfast%2C%20Grand%20Central%20Station&transportMode=Train

Train from Grand Central to Bangor

Bangor station

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency frequent according to Translink schedules
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Simple Shore Excursion to Bangor and Belfast Lough

Attention point

Requires shuttle/taxi to Grand Central

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check timetable and return before departure

Source : Translink Grand Central train: https://www.translink.co.uk/timetables?locationId=GC&name=Belfast%2C%20Grand%20Central%20Station&transportMode=Train | Visit Ards and North Down: https://www.visitardsandnorthdown.com/

Taxi to Carrickfergus Castle

Carrickfergus Castle

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency available or by reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Short excursion to a major coastal castle

Attention point

Return to be organised if extended visit

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Check the castle's opening hours before departure

Source : Carrickfergus Castle: https://www.communities-ni.gov.uk/heritage-sites/carrickfergus-castle | Visit Belfast: https://visitbelfast.com/

Bus excursion Hillsborough Castle

Hillsborough Castle

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 75,00 €
Estimated duration 240 min
Frequency Cruise days, by reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Royal Tour and Gardens with Cruise Pickup

Attention point

Less essential for a first stopover in Belfast

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Check Entry, Duration of Visit and Return Ship

Source : Belfast City Sightseeing Hillsborough: https://belfastcitysightseeing.com/hillsborough-castle-belfast-city-tour-from-cruise-ships/ | Hillsborough Castle: https://www.hrp.org.uk/hillsborough-castle/

Private hire to Belfast International Airport

Belfast International Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 80,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency on request or by private booking
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct transfer to the international airport

Attention point

Variable price and driving time to be expected

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct route from A to B; book if your flight schedule is tight

Source : Uber Belfast: https://www.uber.com/global/en/r/cities/belfast-nir-gb/ | Belfast International Airport: https://www.belfastairport.com/

Giant's Causeway Tour Bus from the Terminal

Giant's Causeway

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 105,00 €
Estimated duration 540 min
Frequency Cruise days, by reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Flagship excursion to the North Coast with guaranteed ship return

Attention point

Very long day and imposed schedules

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book only an excursion that fits the ship's schedule

Source : Belfast City Sightseeing Giant’s Causeway: https://belfastcitysightseeing.com/belfast-shore-excursion-giants-causeway-city-tour/ | Paddywagon Belfast shore tour: https://www.paddywagontours.com/Shore-Excursion-For-Cruise-passengers-in-Belfast-Giants-Causeway-and-Belfast-City

Walk to Titanic Belfast

Titanic Belfast

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency free
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Skip-the-line access to the Titanic Quarter's top attraction

Attention point

Unpleasant port route and weather to be taken into account

Accessibility : moyenne, marche possible mais longue en zone portuaire

Practical tip : Direct A-B route simplified; Prefer taxi or bus if time limited

Source : Cruise Belfast passenger information: https://cruise-belfast.co.uk/passenger-information/ | Titanic Belfast location: https://www.titanicbelfast.com/visitor-information/location/

Walk to Titanic Quarter station

Titanic Quarter railway station

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency free
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Allows you to reach the local rail network without a taxi

Attention point

Not suitable with luggage or bad weather

Accessibility : moyenne, marche longue depuis le terminal

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Pedestrian route to check because Port area

Source : Cruise Belfast passenger information: https://cruise-belfast.co.uk/passenger-information/ | Translink: https://www.translink.co.uk/

Train from Grand Central to Derry-Londonderry

Derry-Londonderry station

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 20,00 €
Estimated duration 125 min
Frequency regular according to Translink schedules
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Panoramic rail connection to the northwest

Attention point

Too long for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check return timetable if independent excursion

Source : Translink Grand Central train: https://www.translink.co.uk/timetables?locationId=GC&name=Belfast%2C%20Grand%20Central%20Station&transportMode=Train | Translink: https://www.translink.co.uk/

Train from Grand Central to Dublin Connolly

Dublin Connolly Station

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 28,00 €
Estimated duration 130 min
Frequency every hour or so according to Enterprise
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Direct connection Belfast-Dublin

Attention point

Not suitable for a short stopover, especially pre/post-cruise transfer

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Enterprise connects Grand Central to Dublin Connolly

Source : Translink Enterprise: https://www.translink.co.uk/using-translink/cross-border/enterprise | Irish Rail Enterprise: https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/offer/take-the-enterprise-service-to-belfast

Walk to Belfast City Airport

George Best Belfast City Airport

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency free
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Theoretical distance feasible for experienced walkers

Attention point

Not recommended with luggage or flight timing

Accessibility : faible, longue marche et environnement routier

Practical tip : Direct A-B route simplified; Prefer taxi or Airport Express 600 for a flight

Source : Belfast City Airport public transport: https://www.belfastcityairport.com/To-and-From/Public-Transport | Cruise Belfast passenger information: https://cruise-belfast.co.uk/passenger-information/

Taxi to Giant's Causeway

Giant's Causeway

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 220,00 €
Estimated duration 90 min
Frequency by private booking only
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Flexible for the Antrim coast without a group

Attention point

Very expensive and return essential

Accessibility : moyenne, longue excursion

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Book only with long layover and guaranteed return

Source : Belfast City Sightseeing Giant’s Causeway: https://belfastcitysightseeing.com/belfast-shore-excursion-giants-causeway-city-tour/ | Giant’s Causeway National Trust: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/giants-causeway

VTC to Giant's Causeway

Giant's Causeway

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 240,00 €
Estimated duration 90 min
Frequency by private booking only
Complexity Complex
Main advantage

Flexible excursion to the Antrim coast

Attention point

Very expensive and return essential

Accessibility : moyenne, longue excursion

Practical tip : Direct journey from A to B; book only if there is a long stopover and a guaranteed return journey

Source : Uber Belfast: https://www.uber.com/global/en/r/cities/belfast-nir-gb/ | Giant’s Causeway National Trust: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/giants-causeway

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.