Belfast Travel Forum

We were planning a day trip from Dublin in Novenmber - but I recently read that there was some problem with the rail tracks north of Dublin.
I was looking for advice from the VT fraternity on the following:
- Is a day enough to get the main sights in Belfast?
- Would it be better to take the bus or train from Dublin?
- Once in Belfast, would we need any bus/transport pass/tickets, or could we walk to most of the sights?
- Would it be OK to walk Falls/Shankill, or is cab the recommended mode?

Appreciate any inputs!

I am considering graduate school in the UK, but as of right now, I have recently accepted a job outside of Belfast in the Markethill area. I was wondering if anyone could offer any helpful information about the area. Thanks!

Hi,
In November, I will be taking a train from Dublin to Belfast on my way to Derry. What is the best means of transport from Belfast to Derry? Train or Bus?

If bus is the preferred means, how far is the main bus station in Belfast from the main train station (where the trains from Dublin go)?

Is it best to make advance reservations for trips from Belfast to Derry? Or is it better to wait until the day of travel to purchase a ticket?

Thanks,

Bill

I want to go shopping in belfast. what is the name of the famous departure store in belfast ar?
Please kindly answer me about this question.

hello all

getting into belfast soon for about 5 days. im very keen to see it all and love being out and about. are there any particular areas where i can go and see the daily belfast life and also any areas where it can be a bit hairy!!??

Hi,

What are the chances of finding parking on a Saturday around:
1. Victoria Street Station
2. Belfast Europa Bus Centre
3. any other more appropriate place recommended please??

Is it advisable to drive around the city, especially around the docks, etc. How bad will the traffic be?

Many thanks

Darshan

I have no idea what to ask, but I might be visiting Belfast some time in August. All I know is that I'll be setting sail from Bergen, and if the wind permits, I might make it all the way to Belfast. I won't ask about the beer since I know I'll enjoy anything the tap will give me. I also know I will enjoy any type of Irish whisky....oppps sorry, whiskEy as it's bound to be good. And I don't need to ask about the people as I already have met a few of them here and there. The nature and countryside will also guaranteed be welcoming to the eye. So what is there left to ask???

Hi,

Are there several daily return bus-runs to the causeway (from Belfast)?

Is the journey about a 2.5 hour single trip?

Many thanks

Darshan

Hi All

we were thinking of spending 3 days in Northern Ireland in August

1st if all is it a worthwhile place to go to?

Is there much to do in and around Belfast, do we need a car when we are there?

We like cites like Prague to Paris would this compare in any way to those in terms of local culture and events?

Thanks

Er

Hi

I'm Chinese and I was wondering how's the racism situation in Belfast currently?

I understand that it is carried out by a small group of people but how bad is it?


Thanks

I'm looking for a good fish (in sense of seafood - not fish & chips) restaurant in Belfast.

I spotted 2 in the city guide (Mourne Seafood Bar & Tedford's) but neither seem to be open on a Monday evening, and that's when I'll be there!

Any ideas anyone?

Hi, Hoping someone can help me out on this - I'm travelling to Belfast for the day soon.
I am looking for a cheap accommodation in the University area for long time.
Internet connection is essential.

Any help appreciated!
Best Wishes,

Peter

Hi i was wondering if there are any good educational toy shops in Belfast?

If I want to rent a car in Dublin my credit cards automatic insurance does not cover it, but if in the UK it will. Does anyone know if I can take a car rented in Belfast into the republic of Ireland?

hi folks
planning a trip to belfast and looking for some guidance on where to stay in city that will be near to nightlife.
also interested in good pubs with live music
thanks

I'll need to spend a night in a B&B in Belfast before catching a ferry from the Victoria Terminal on West Bank Road. Any advice, please, on what area of the city to look in, or, better still, any recommendations? (I've lived and worked in cities with docks areas, and they aren't always the best areas to spend the night!)

would really appreciate any suggestions for 2 single gals in our 30's on where to go out in Belfast
We're looking for somewhere sophisticated but lively...no kiddies!!
thanks in advance
Annie

Driving to Belfast from Dublin. I have two questions:

1) Where do I convert Euro to pounds? Should I just find the nearest bank?

2) Going to start at the Crown Bar and walk downtown. Where should I park my car?

Thanks,
Paul.

hi, anyone suggest a b&b or hotel in belfast which is quite near the city airport? not too expensive. thanks

Hello everybody,

I have been studying The Troubles in Belfast and as I will be staying in Belfast next week I would like to take a walk to see the separation barriers, murals and gates.

I am not interested in any kind of tourist tour, all I am looking for is the best walk from my hotel (Springfield Road) maybe for one or two hours.

I thought about going from Springfield Road to Falls Road and from there to
Short Strands. Would this be the best walk in order to see most of the barriers, gates and murals?

Thank you so much for your advice !

midnightfever

Hi everybody,

I will be in Belfast next Wednesday night and I am looking for a good pub which is not overprized, maybe with a happy hour.
Something traditional with many locals would be great.

I will arrive to Belfast quite late (10 pm) and I am staying at the
Farset International (Springfield Road).

It does not matter if the place is not too close to the hotel as I am thinking about going out for a drink straight from the City Airport.

Thank you for your advice!

midnightfever

Any regular salsa classes/nights for beginners/intermediates on the go in Belfast at the moment?

Will be in Belfast this weekend and I see that Ireland are playing Leicestershire at Stormont on Sunday so though I might go and see the game. I don’t want to buy a ticket in advance in case the weather is bad or I decide I want to do something else. Does anyone know if the ground gets full for Ireland games or if tickets are likely to be available on the gate.

Thanks
Clive

I’m arriving in Belfast on Saturday staying at the Days Hotel on Hope St near the Great Victoria St Bus Station. My experience of hotel breakfasts is that they are overpriced so was wondering if anyone could recommend a decent place for breakfast close by, may a little bakery, coffee shop or café.

Also looking for good places for a beer (not for breakfast obviously!). Of course I will be testing out the theory that the Guinness tastes even better in Ireland than it does in England but I also like a drop of real ale. Does anyone have any recommendations for bars selling real ale around the centre. I’ve done a little research and will of course be calling in at the Crown – as I suspect every tourist does.

Thanks
Clive

Next week I shall be passing through Belfast on my way to watch the North West 200, when I shall be based in Ballymena. I know that the train to Ballymena leaves from Belfast Central, and I know that my ferry - Norfolk Line - berths someway out of town. Being on foot, and not knowing the area, (and after 8 hours at sea, arriving in the early evening) I assume the easiest way to get from port to station is by taxi.
My question is, therefore, can I just grab one at a rank, and has anybody any idea of the likely fare?
(-With apologies if you’ve seen this in other forums!)
Thanks

Hello everyone
we will be arriving in a cruiseship and would like to know where we can take the hop-on, hop off bus, also how far is the bus from the port. Can you recommend places of interest to go?. Thanks

My family is traveling in Ireland this summer. We plan on staying in Dublin and taking the train up to Belfast for the day. Would Sunday ba a ggod day to visit Belfast or will everything be closed?

I will be on a cruise next summer and will only have the afternoon. Which one would you recommend....the black cab taxis for a city tour or a trip to the Causeways?

Looks like next month I'm going to have a Saturday afternoon/evening in Belfast, on account of my son playing ice hockey there on the Sunday

Any suggestions for sightseeing in the afternoon?

Any suggestions for a safe pub in the city centre for a couple of drinks later on?

hi im taking my elderly but fairly active mom to belfast for a day we are staying in the travelodge inbrumwick st,i think fibber mcgee bar is nearby can anyone tell me if its a good place to go for a drink and what kind of music is played as my mom loves a bit of craic? thanks