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Real Name: Clive Thompson
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Transportation: Flying into Belfast
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  • Written by St_Vincent on May 26, 2008
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  • Belfast - The George Best City Airport
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    Getting TO/AROUND: Belfast has two airports, the first is Belfast International which is where most of the international flights will land. This is a fair way out of the city and a taxi to the centre will cost around £25 to £30, although it might be possible to share a taxi if there is only one of two of you. A cheaper option is the Airport Express bus number 300 where a single ticket is £6 and this will drop you at the centrally located Europa Bus Centre.

    The smaller of the two is Belfast City Airport also known as the George Best Airport, named after the flawed football genius and one of Northern Ireland’s favourite sons. This is served mainly by routes from other parts of the UK and Ireland. It is much closer to the City Centre and the Airport Express bus number 600 will get you to the Europa Bus Centre in about 15-20 minutes for just £1.40. As you come out of the airport building turn left and you should see the bus stop.

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    Website: www.belfastairport.com
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    Transportation: The Metro Bus Service
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  • Written by St_Vincent on May 26, 2008
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    Getting TO/AROUND: Public transport in Belfast is provided by Translink and consists of the local Metro bus network, Goldliner and Ulsterbus services which go inter city and the Northern Ireland Railway service. The Metro consists of 12 main routes that run along corridors away from the centre. All services terminate and start on one of the sides of Donegall Square which runs around the City Hall. Services are quite frequent and reliable. A Metro Day Ticket costs £2.50 (£3.50 before 10am) for unlimited travel until midnight on the day it is purchased and can be bought on the bus.

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    Phone: 028 9066 6630
    Website: www.translink.co.uk
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    Transportation: Taxis / Cabs
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  • Written by St_Vincent on May 26, 2008
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    Getting TO/AROUND: Belfast has two main taxi companies, fonaCab who can be contacted at 028 9033 3333 and Value Cabs at 028 9080 9080. Value Cabs is probably the better known, they have freephones at bus and rail stations plus some hotels and provide a 24 hour service. Both companies also provide sightseeing tours.

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    Website: www.valuecabs.co.uk
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    Comments for St_Vincent about Belfast
    sourbugger Sat Dec 20, 2008 15:05 UTC
     very comprehensive guide - great stuff. p.s i'm surrised CAMRA havn't employed you yet !
    mjbcoffee Thu Oct 30, 2008 19:25 UTC
     We used Value Cabs often on our recent trip to Belfast. Since we were 4 traveling, it was cheaper than a bus ticket! Great tips!
    hunterV Thu Oct 30, 2008 15:29 UTC
     Hello, Clive! Thanks for your wonderful story! I wish I could join you there! Maybe some day!
    jgemini65 Sun Sep 7, 2008 23:47 UTC
     How did I ever miss "The Cat Garden?" Very cool...very quirky!
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