Getting to ARC2011 (Belfast)

Transport

There are two airports in Belfast. International travellers can also fly into Dublin and take a bus to Belfast.

Ireland and UK

Belfast City Airport (Airport Code: BHD)

Belfast Airport It is a regional airport serving a range of destinations, mainly in Great Britain and Ireland.

Destination Map

Airport Taxis
Approved taxis operate from the airport taxi rank directly outside the terminal building. The approximate cost to Belfast city centre is GBP 8.00 (Conference venue GBP 12). All of the taxis are wheelchair-friendly.

Buses
The Airport Express service operates every 20 minutes from outside the airport to the Belfast Europa Bus Centre adjacent to the Europa Hotel, in the heart of the city. The service, Airport Express 600, operates between 0530 and 2205, and costs GBP 2.00 single and GBP 3.00 return. For further information and timetable details click here.

Car Hire

Four car hire companies have offices within the airport terminal. Car hire and return areas are adjacent to the terminal building.

Avis Tel: +44 (0) 28 9045 2017
Budget Tel: +44 (0) 28 9045 1111
Hertz Tel: +44 (0) 28 9073 2451
National Tel: +44 (0) 28 9073 9400

BMI Flights

BMI offer promotional 15% discount of flights purchased before 22^nd March 2011 - using Promo Code ARC10 (promotion excludes Y and C class)

Belfast International Airport (Airport Code: BFS)

Belfast International Airport is located centrally within Northern Ireland and is also convenient to the border regions of the Republic of Ireland. Belfast city centre is just 20 minutes away by car.

Destination Map

Belfast International Airport - Destination Map

By Bus

Airport Express service operates a 24 hour service between the airport and Belfast with buses departing every 15 minutes throughout the day. The bus leaves from the bus stop located opposite the terminal exit. Approximate journey time 30-40 minutes subject to traffic conditions.

Tickets are available from the tourist information desk (closes at 1900 hrs) in arrivals or from the driver.

Airport to Belfast: GBP 7.00 (single) GBP 10.00 (return)

The Airport Express service terminates at the Europa Buscentre. From here public taxis are available at the taxi rank on Great Victoria Street in front of the Europa Hotel. A typical fare to the conference venue (Wellington Park Hotel) is approximately GBP 6.

By Taxi

The International Airport Taxi Company, official taxi operator for the airport, are available for hire outside the right hand door of the airport Exit lobby. Only taxis approved by BIA are permitted to use the taxi rank. A list of sample fares is displayed in the exit hall of the terminal building. The fare to Belfast City Centre is approximately GBP 28.00.

For bookings, contact the Belfast International Airport Taxi Company on +44 (0)28 9448 4353.

Dublin Airport (Airport Code: DUB)

Dublin airport is 7 miles north of Dublin and is the home base for the national airline Aer Lingus and the budget airline Ryanair.

By Car

The airport is very easily accessible, it is next to highway M1 and the exit is on the ring road of Dublin (M50).

By Bus

Translink (Goldline Service 200) provides a direct link between Dublin Airport to Belfast City Centre for €15 single and €21 return (journey times can range from 2 hours 10 minutes, to 2 hours 35).

Dublin Airport to Belfast: - 24 hour service; runs regularly every hour from 05.30 (service starts 00.20hrs)

Belfast to Dublin Airport: - Service starts at 06:00hrs and the last service is at 23.00hrs

http://www.translink.co.uk/Timetables/Goldline-Timetables/Goldline-Service-200-Inbound/
http://www.translink.co.uk/Timetables/Goldline-Timetables/Goldline-Service-200-Outbound/

The Goldline Service terminates at the Europa Bus Centre. From here public taxis are available directly outside the Europa Hotel at the taxi rank on Great Victoria Street. A typical fare to the conference venue (Wellington Park Hotel) is approximately GBP 6.

By Rail

Enterprise Train Service (Translink) offers services from Connolly Station in Dublin to Belfast Central Station, first train departs at 07.35, last train departs at 20.50; services from Belfast Central to Dublin Connolly start at 06.50, last train departs 20.10. Special web fare of GBP 20 (month return)

http://www.translink.co.uk/Enterprise/Enterprise-Timetables/Enterprise-Service-5-Inbound/

There is currently no direct rail link to Dublin Airport. Taxi and bus services are available to most train stations throughout the Dublin area. Dublin Bus serves Heuston and Connolly rail stations.

Car rental - Dublin Airport

Car rental companies at Dublin Airport are: Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz and Sixt, you can rent a car on site with these companies, but there are also a considerable number of counters for companies where you can book in advance: Thrifty, Dan Dooley, Enterprise, 353, and County Car Rentals. You can also reserve a rental car in advance using the service EasyTerra provides; they compare the rates of several car rental providers in a single quote.

Taxi

Taxis are in front of the Arrivals Hall. All taxis have meters but they are only used for destinations in the so-called Dublin City Taxi Metered Area. Apart from that you must negotiate the price beforehand, a ride to the center of Dublin costs approximately €20.00, but there may be an extra charge for baggage there is also an added surcharge for evenings and weekends.

Other Transportations to Belfast

Train / Bus

The train and public bus services in Northern Ireland are run by Translink. The services cover long journeys in and around Belfast, plus rail travel to and from the Republic of Ireland.

Taxi Company:

Value Cabs: +44 (0) 2890809080
Fon A Cab: +44 (0) 2890233333

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