City centre port, just off the M2 motorway
Follow the M2 to the end, then signs for Stena Line / Belfast Port. Well signposted from the motorway.
Drop-off directly at the terminal entrance. Easy and reliable option.
Metro services run to the port area. No direct bus to the terminal entrance - short walk from nearby stops on Duncrue Road.
Check Translink for current routes and timetables.
Security at Belfast Port is the main bottleneck. Have documents ready and allow extra time on Friday evenings and bank holidays. The queue alone can take 20 minutes at busy times.
| Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Short stay | Check Stena Line | Adjacent to terminal |
| Long stay | Check Stena Line | Shuttle to terminal |
| Drop-off | Free | 15 min max at terminal entrance |
Check Stena Line's website for current parking rates. Prices vary by duration and season.
The terminal has a small cafe upstairs with coffee, tea, and basic snacks. Limited menu - do not expect a full meal.
The nearest supermarket is a Tesco Express on the Duncrue Road, about 5 minutes' drive from the port. If you want to stock up for the crossing, stop there before joining the port road.
Recommendation: If you are not using the Stena Plus Lounge, bring your own food or eat in Belfast before heading to the port.
Vehicles disembark in lane order. Staff announce when to return to your vehicle over the tannoy. The process is quick - typically 15-20 minutes from docking to driving off.
Foot passengers exit via the terminal building. There is no formal queue - it moves quickly.
| Destination | Mode | Distance | Realistic time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast city centre | Drive | 3 km | 10 min |
| Dublin | Drive | 100 miles | 2 hours (M1) |
| Derry / Londonderry | Drive | 70 miles | 1.5 hours |
| Belfast International Airport | Drive | 17 miles | 25 min |
Foot passengers: Taxis are available at the terminal. Belfast city centre is a short ride (GBP 8-10). No direct bus from the terminal to the city centre, but services run from nearby stops on the Duncrue Road.
1.5 miles from port. Reliable budget chain, clean rooms, easy walk to restaurants.
0.5 miles from port. Former Harland & Wolff headquarters. Good location if catching an early ferry.
10 minutes' walk from the port. The world's largest Titanic exhibition. Allow 2-3 hours. Worth it if you have a morning to fill before an afternoon sailing.
15 minutes' walk. Belfast's cultural hub with pubs, restaurants, and street art. Good for a meal before boarding.
20 minutes' walk. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday. Local food, crafts, and live music. One of Belfast's best morning experiences.
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Upstairs. Coffee, tea, snacks. Limited menu.
Free. Coverage is patchy in parts of the terminal.
Power outlets in the waiting area. Bring a long cable.
Short and long stay available. Drop-off free (15 min).
Inside the terminal building.
Step-free access to terminal and ships. Accessible toilets available.
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Belfast Ferry Port is just off the M2 motorway, 10 minutes' drive from the city centre. Follow signs for Stena Line / Belfast Port. Taxis from city centre cost GBP 8-10.
Yes. Short stay and long stay parking are available. Drop-off is free for up to 15 minutes. Check Stena Line's website for current parking rates.
Belfast Port has a cafe (upstairs), toilets, free Wi-Fi, power outlets, an ATM, and accessible facilities. The cafe has a limited menu - bring your own food if you want a full meal.
About 3km (10 minutes' drive). The port is on the east side of the city, just off the M2 motorway at the end of the East Wall Road.
The Titanic Quarter is the nearest hotel area, within walking distance of the port. Belfast city centre has the widest choice and is a short taxi ride away.
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