With a choice of 12 daily sailings you can travel by foot or by car to Cairnryan and Belfast from only 2 hours 15 minutes on two of the best ferries on the Irish Sea.
Can I leave my car at Belfast port?
There is a large car park with over 300 spaces in front of the terminal building, with large spaces for blue badge holders. Payment for the car park may be made in cash or credit card through the pay stations or by credit card at the travel centre.
Is it safe to drive to Belfast?
Yes, totally safe, there are hundreds of cars in and around Belfast every day with Irish plates, nothing at all to worry about, enjoy your visit. Just make sure the car rental company allows their car to be taken across the border. I drive in the South of Ireland with Northern plates all the time.
How long ferry crossing from UK to Belfast?
8 hours
Travel by ferry to Liverpool and Belfast on the Stena Edda and the Stena Embla and see how we’re redefining ferry travel! With up to 4 daily direct sailings and a choice of day and night crossings between Northern Ireland and the heart of England, you’ll cruise across in just 8 hours.
What is the shortest ferry crossing to Northern Ireland?
What is the quickest ferry to Northern Ireland? Cairnryan to Larne is the quickest ferry crossing to the Northern Ireland from Scotland. This route takes approximately 2 hours. P&O Ferries operates this route with 6 daily sailings.
Can I bring a car from England to Northern Ireland?
If you are a UK resident you can move your vehicle freely between Great Britain and Northern Ireland if all of the following apply: it’s registered in either country. you’re not moving it to sell it, or for any other commercial purpose (for example, using the car as a taxi or hiring it to someone)
Can you just drive into Northern Ireland?
The border between the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland is open and barely discernable. Normally no passport is needed when driving or travelling by train or bus from one into the other.
Is driving in Belfast difficult?
Driving in Belfast is no problem. It is nowhere near the size of Dublin so it doesnt get congested except shortly before 9 and around 5-5.30 at the rush hour. Any congestion is lessened in the summer as the schools are off.
What areas should I avoid in Belfast?
Belfast City Centre: Most crimes in the centre of Belfast city have occurred in areas such as Dublin Road, Ormeau Avenue, Donegall Road, Ventry Street, and Botanic Avenue, according to the UK Crime Statistics. So, it is advised not to wander into these areas alone at night and be vigilant during the day.
Is Belfast easy to drive?
Belfast itself is a very easy city to drive in although there are a lot of one-ways streets to watch out for and parking is not easy.
Do you need a passport from UK to Belfast?
Ireland, along with the UK, is a member of the Common Travel Area. British nationals travelling from the UK don’t need a passport to visit Ireland.
Do you need a passport for ferry to Belfast?
It is compulsory for all passengers (including babies) to have their own valid passport or officially recognised European Union I.D. card when travelling to and from Ireland or France. In some cases, a visa may also be required. If you are driving a vehicle you will also need a valid driving licence.
Do I need a passport to go to Belfast?
Most people need a valid passport to enter the Republic or Northern Ireland but there are some exceptions: If you’re a UK citizen, you can also use official photo identification.
How do I take my car to Northern Ireland?
Getting to Ireland by car is fairly straightforward for UK residents – simply drive across the border from Northern Ireland, or take a ferry from England or Wales and enter the country through one of its ports.
How many days are enough for Northern Ireland?
If all you want to do is take photos, five nights is enough to speed through highlights: two in Belfast then a three-day blast around the Causeway Coast. To take in walks, a few interesting backroads, perhaps the occasional Guinness on a sunny harbour, I’d allow at least a week.
Where does the ferry to Belfast leave from?
Ferries to Belfast in Northern Ireland, sail from Liverpool Birkenhead in England, Cairnryan in Scotland and Douglas on the Isle of Man. The routes are operated by two companies: Stena Line and the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company.
Can I buy car in GB and bring to NI?
Under the VAT rules currently in force in the UK, vehicles first registered in Great Britain and imported into Northern Ireland after 31 December 2020 are liable to: customs duty, if applicable. Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) VAT at import if they are subsequently imported into the State.
Can you take your own car to Ireland?
You have to register your vehicle in Ireland within 30 days. You have to pay Vehicle Registration Tax unless the vehicle is exempt. You register the vehicle at a National Car Test (NCT) centre. You have to book an appointment online or by phoning 01-4135975.
Do you need customs clearance from UK to Northern Ireland?
If you bring goods into Northern Ireland from Great Britain or a country outside of the EU, you will need to make declarations and may be liable to pay EU customs duty.
Can I hire a car in Dublin and drive to Belfast?
‘ Sure you can! As all car hire companies allow to cross the border to Northern Ireland (the UK) only. And the providers which supply you with the best cars are: Avis, Europcar, and Sixt. The distance between Dublin and Belfast is approximately 166-169 kilometers or 105 miles.
What are the rules to get into Northern Ireland?
There are no restrictions or testing requirements if you’re travelling from one region to another within the CTA (UK, Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man or the Republic of Ireland). This includes travelling to Northern Ireland via the Republic of Ireland from overseas.