Belfast taxi and transfers
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland, so prices here are in pounds. Large local taxi firms run fleets of hundreds of cars, and chauffeur companies cover airport runs, weddings and tours to the Giant’s Causeway. Most firms take bookings 24/7 by phone or app.
Belfast taxi fares
Metered taxis follow Northern Ireland’s maximum fares. From 6am to 8pm on weekdays, the meter starts at £3.20, with £4.40 for the first mile and £1.86 a mile after. Evenings and weekends cost more, at £2.03 a mile. Taxis may add £1 for each passenger beyond four, plus airport charges. Class C and D taxis are outside the cap, so agree the fare first.
Belfast airports and ferries
- George Best Belfast City Airport: just 3 miles from the centre, with the Airport Express 600 and a taxi pick-up charge of about £4
- Belfast International Airport: about 30 minutes by road
- Ferries: from Liverpool, Cairnryan and the Isle of Man
Belfast to Dublin by train and coach
The Enterprise train runs up to hourly from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly in about 2 hours. Dublin Express coaches cost from about £8.50 and reach Dublin Airport in about 1 h 45 min. See all UK transfers.