What is the cheapest way to get from Antrim to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from Antrim to Belfast is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Antrim to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from Antrim to Belfast is to train which takes 25 min and costs £7 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Antrim and Belfast?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Antrim Buscentre and arriving at High Street. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

Is there a direct train between Antrim and Belfast?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Antrim and arriving at Lanyon Place. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Antrim to Belfast?

The distance between Antrim and Belfast is 20 miles. The road distance is 16.5 miles.

How do I travel from Antrim to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from Antrim to Belfast without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs £7 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Antrim to Belfast?

The train from Antrim to Lanyon Place takes 25 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Antrim to Belfast bus from?

Antrim to Belfast bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Antrim Buscentre station.

Where do I catch the Antrim to Belfast train from?

Antrim to Belfast train services, operated by Translink, depart from Antrim station.

Train or bus from Antrim to Belfast?

The best way to get from Antrim to Belfast is to train which takes 25 min and costs £7 - £10. Alternatively, you can line 218 bus, which costs and takes 33 min.

Where does the Antrim to Belfast bus arrive?

Antrim to Belfast bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at High Street station.

Where does the Antrim to Belfast train arrive?

Antrim to Belfast train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Lanyon Place station.

Can I drive from Antrim to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Antrim to Belfast is 17 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Antrim to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Belfast.

Antrim to Belfast - 4 ways to travel via train, line 218 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Antrim to Belfast by train, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Antrim to Lanyon Placetrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
25 min
£7–10
Drive 16.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Antrim to Belfastcar 16.4 mi
26 min
£4–6
Line 218 bus
1. Take the bus from Antrim Buscentre to High Streetbus 218 / ...
33 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Antrim to Belfasttaxi 16.4 mi
26 min
£35–45

Antrim to Belfast by train

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Distance: 20.3 mi
Duration: 25 min

What companies run services between Antrim, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a train from Antrim to Lanyon Place hourly. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Antrim Buscentre to High Street hourly, and the journey takes 33 min.

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