The Belfast campus

The Belfast campus on York Street is part of the city’s vibrant Cathedral Quarter. Recognised as the historic heart of Belfast the Cathedral Quarter is the city’s up and coming cultural hotspot. The area is richly endowed with historical, political and artistic character. The area is part of a dynamic arts scene and the campus plays host to a number of annual festivals including the Ulster Festival of Art and Design.

The campus is home to the School of Art and Design and the School of Architecture and Design although other disciplines are increasingly being taught here including programmes offered by the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management. This department also run the popular Academy Restaurant which is open to the public.

The southern part of Belfast, where much of the student accommodation is found, is especially good for excellent yet moderately-priced restaurants, pubs, theatres and shops.

Students at the Belfast campus can also take advantage of the excellent sport and recreation facilities on the Jordanstown campus only seven miles away.

Maps and directions for the Belfast campus:

• Belfast campus directions map - in colour (PDF)
• Belfast campus directions map - in black and white - Ideal for faxing (PDF)
• Belfast campus map

Public transport details and directions:

By Rail, Central Railway Station
Trains connect through the Central Railway Station. Services run south from Londonderry and Coleraine, south-west from Larne, west from Bangor and north from Dublin via Portadown. Rail timetables are available online online or by calling 02890 66 66 30.

By Bus
Bus services are operated by Translink Metro and Ulsterbus. Bus timetables are available online: online or by calling 02890 66 66 30.

By Air

• Belfast City Airport is is 4 miles from the campus. Taxis and coach transport is available from the airport. Please refer to the airport website for further information.
• Belfast International Airport is 22 miles from the campus. Taxis and coach transport is available from the airport. Please refer to the airport website for further information.
• City of Derry Airport is 72 miles from the campus. Transport from the airport is available. Please refer to the airport website for further information.

By Sea
From Liverpool to Belfast with Norfolk Line,
From Stranraer, Scotland to Belfast with Stena Line,
From Cairnryan, Scotland to Larne with P&O Irish Sea,
From Troon, Scotland to Larne with P&O Irish Sea,

General information is also available from the Northern Ireland Tourist Board.