How do I get to Kingspan Stadium, Belfast?
Kingspan Stadium is located in Belfast, less than 3 miles (10 minutes) from the City Centre and easy access by air, sea, road or rail.
BY BUS - MATCH NIGHTS
A Metro Rugby Bus service to Kingspan Stadium is provided by Translink each match day. Buses depart from the Europa Bus Centre, Belfast (1 hour before kick-off), picking up at Chichester Street (SS Moore; 55 minutes before kick-off), East Bridge Street (Central Station; 50 minutes before kick-off) and arriving at Kingspan Stadium (30 minutes before kick-off). After the match, the bus will return to City Centre and the Europa Bus Centre.
Metro Rugby Day Tickets just £3.50
T: 028 9066 6630
W: http://www.translink.co.uk/Special-Offers/special-rugby-services-to-ulster-rugby/.
BY CAR - NON-MATCH NIGHTS
General access to Kingspan Stadium is solely via the Mount Merrion Avenue gate. This applies to both vehicular and pedestrian access and will operate on all occasions with the exception of match days.
From locations on the M1 or M2 take the exit onto M3 toward City Airport/Bangor/Lagan Bridge. Take the A2 exit toward Newcastle/Belfast, turn left onto Middlepath Street, followed by a slight right onto the Newtownards Road. Turn right onto Bridge End then a slight left onto Short Strand/A23, continue to follow Short Strand, turn left toward Albertbridge Road/A20. Take the first right onto Woodstock Link, continue onto Woodstock Road, continue onto Cregagh Road. At the roundabout turn right to follow Mount Merrion Avenue. The Mount Merrion entry gate will be on your right (GPS co-ordinates: N 54°34.635 W5°54.144).
Visitors should use the car park located directly inside the Mount Merrion Avenue entrance then report to reception in the Administration Building.
BY CAR - ON MATCH NIGHTS - PARK AND RIDE
Parking around Kingspan Stadium is strictly for residents only. Supporters travelling by car are encouraged to make use of the FREE Park and Ride services provided by Belfast Bus Company.
Park and Ride locations:
Pirrie Park on the Ravenhill Road side of the ground (Methody Playing Fields Car Park)
Montgomery Road along the Mount Merrion side of the ground (opposite Podium for Sport).
Return buses operate constantly from these Park and Ride locations 90 minutes prior to the game and 90 minutes after the final whistle.
BY CAR - ON MATCH NIGHTS - DISABLED ACCESS
A small number of disabled car parking spaces are available within Kingspan Stadium on a match-by-match basis.
These parking facilities are available on request from the ticket office 3 weeks before each game and allocated on a first come basis. To book, please contact Jennifer McFredries.
Please note disabled car parking facilities are subject to the following restrictions:
Cars must be stationary within Kingspan Stadium 15 minutes prior to gates opening. It is your responsibility to check and confirm the gate opening time with the ticket office before the match. Late arrivals will be denied access.
Blue badge holders must display their blue badges at all times whilst parked.
After the match, you must refrain from moving your vehicle until instructed by the Safety Officer that it is safe to do so. The disabled parking bays are situated in a busy post-match area of the ground, you will have to wait at least 45 minutes before instructed that it is safe to move.
If you are unable to secure disabled parking within the stadium, we encourage you to consider the free Park and Ride facility.
BY RAIL
Belfast's Central Station is located just 2 miles from (8 minutes) from the stadium. Upon exiting the train station, take a right on Bridge Street towards Albertbridge Road, take a right onto Woodstock Road leading onto Cregagh Road. At the roundabout take right to follow Mount Merrion Avenue. The stadium will be on the right. Approximate walking time: 20 minutes.
Translink NI Railways
T: 028 9066 6630 w: http://www.translink.co.uk/
Irish Rail
T: 00353 1 836 6222 w: http://www.irishrail.ie/
Bus Eireann
T: 00353 1 836 6111 w: http://www.buseireann.ie/.
BY AIR
Belfast's George Best Airport - 4 miles (15 minutes) from Kingspan Stadium
T: 028 9093 9093
w: http://www.belfastcityairport.com/
Belfast International Airport - 20 miles (35 minutes) from Kingspan Stadium
T: 028 9448 4848
w: http://www.belfastairport.com/
Dublin International Airport - 98 miles (2 hours) from Kingspan Stadium
T: 00353 1814 111
w: http://www.dublinairport.com/
BY SEA
Stena Line Ferries - 6 miles (17 minutes) from Kingspan Stadium
Offering crossings between Belfast and Cairnryan, Scotland.
T: 08705 707070
w: http://www.stenaline.co.uk/
P&O Ferries - 25 miles (38 minutes) from Kingspan Stadium
Offering crossings between Belfast and Cairnryan, Scotland.
T: 08716 644777
w: http://www.poferries.com/
BY TAXI
FonaCab
Ulster Rugby's Official Taxi Partner, Fonacab, provide transfers to and from Kingspan Stadium.
On Match Nights FonaCab operate as soon as crowd movement permits. This service runs continuously from outside the Reception up to 90 minutes after the final whistle. Those requiring a taxi should queue within the grounds, not on Mount Merrion Avenue.
T: 028 9033 3333
w: http://www.fonacab.com/