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Queen's University is situated just 10 minutes' walk from Belfast city centre, served by regular connecting bus services.

The main University campus is the size of a small town, situated within three designated conservation areas, making walking or cycling around the area a very pleasant experience. Within walking distance of Queen’s are numerous shops, cafes and restaurants, Botanic Gardens, the Ulster Museum, the Grand Opera House and the Lyric Theatre, the Physical Education Centre and many other useful facilities.

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Queen's University, Ulster Museum and Botanic Gardens

 

Travelling to Belfast

Travel to and from Belfast is remarkably easy and efficient. There are many inexpensive flights connecting Belfast with most major UK cities, especially London and a range of European cities, including Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona and Prague. Plus there are extensive ferry, bus and train connections.

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There are two airports serving Belfast:

  • George Best Belfast City Airport is just two miles from the city centre, served by a frequent Airport Express 600 bus service to the City Centre and its main bus and rail stations.
  • Belfast International Airport is nineteen miles from Belfast at Aldergrove. The Airport Express 300 bus service, operating at ten-minute frequency during peak hours, connects with the city centre, operated by Ulsterbus. (A taxi directly from Belfast International Airport to the University will cost approximately £20 - £25).
  • Dublin International Airport, located approximately 100 miles to the south, provides additional connections to airports throughout Europe and further afield.  An hourly Ulsterbus Goldline 200 service travels between Belfast and the airport, with a journey time of a little over two hours. 

Many airlines fly regularly to Belfast, including:

  • BMI: George Best City Airport- London Heathrow.
  • British Airways: George Best City Airport – Manchester and Birmingham.
  • BMI Baby: Belfast International Airport – Cardiff, Birmingham, Nottingham, Manchester.And George Best City Airport – London Heathrow.
  • Flybe: George Best City Airport – Aberdeen, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Leeds/Bradford, Doncaster, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, London Gatwick, Southampton, Jersey, Bristol, Exeter, Galway.
  • Continental Airlines: Belfast International – Newark, New York.
  • Easyjet: Belfast International Airport – London (Luton, Stanstead and Gatwick), Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Liverpool and Newcastle.
  • Jet2: Belfast International Airport – Blackpool, Leeds/Bradford, Prague, Barcelona, Pisa, Murcia.
  • Aer Arann: George Best City Airport to Cork.

Sea

A number of ferry operators offer services across the Irish Sea to and from Belfast Port in the centre of the city, or Larne Harbour, which is 20 miles north of Belfast. Belfast Port can be reached by bus, taxi or foot. There are bus and rail connections to Larne.

The following operators run ferry services across the Irish Sea:

Coach

The following companies provide long-distance services to Belfast, including cross-channel routes and Belfast-Dublin:

Note: A taxi fare from the city centre Europa bus station to Queen's Elms Village is about £5.50.

Rail

Rail connections are available from both the UK and Dublin.

Trains

Road

All ferry ports are well connected by road. Within Northern Ireland, the road network is good. Motorway sections leave Belfast to the north (M2), the west (M1) and the east (M3). A city ring road, the Westlink (currently being enhanced) makes it easy to navigate Belfast's traffic system. A good road link connects Belfast with Dublin in the Irish Republic to the south.

The main Campus is easily and quickly reached from the city centre. View maps of Belfast and the surrounding area.

Bus

Local bus services within Belfast are provided by Translink Metro services. Long-distance express services across Northern Ireland are operated by Translink Ulsterbus.

Note: All Northern Ireland bus and rail services (NI Railways, Ulsterbus and Metro) are operated by Translink. For all timetable enquiries and further travel information, phone 028 90 66 66 30 (7am – 8pm daily) or view timetables and/or the journey planner.

 

Buses

Taxi

Taxis are relatively cheap and easily available. London-style metered cabs operate from airports and railway stations: private cabs are plentiful and can be booked by telephone. Not all private taxis have meters, so it is advisable to agree a fare before setting out.

Bicycle

The Main Campus is easily reached from the city centre (1.5 km) and most student accommodation including the Queen's Elms Village.

Bringing a bicycle on public transport: all ferries accept bicycles, usually free of charge. Train services will usually accept bicycles; often a small surcharge is made. Coach services are generally less willing to carry bicycles, although it is often discretionary; check first. The policy of airlines varies a lot, so again enquire before travelling.

The road system can be busy in and around Belfast, although pleasant cycling can be found on the Lagan Towpath (to Lisburn) and in the surrounding countryside.

Bicycle hire is available in Belfast - check with the NI Tourist Board.

Foot

A fifteen minute walk from the city centre brings you to the Main Campus.

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Parking at the University

Parking space at the University is limited and at a premium. It is advisable to make alternative arrangements or find on-street parking in the local area.

However, if you require access to the campus by car because of a mobility restriction or disability, please contact the disability services officer in advance of your visit to arrange access.

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