Belfast Day Trip from Dublin
The Titanic yards, political murals and a different currency two hours north
A one-day drive from Dublin to Belfast — 354 km round trip, about 4h 14m behind the wheel, with stops, timings and where to eat already worked out.
Titanic Belfast
World-class museum on the site of the shipyard where Titanic was built — the marquee reason to visit Belfast.
💡 Book timed entry online to skip the ticket queue.
1 Olympic Wy, Belfast
George's Street Arcade
Historic Victorian market hall with excellent local food stalls, lively on Fri-Sun.
💡 Only open Fri–Sun, so time your visit accordingly.
South Great George's Street, Dublin
Belfast Castle
Baronial-style castle on Cave Hill with sweeping views over Belfast Lough.
💡 Free to enter grounds and castle interior; great short walk on Cave Hill trails.
J3V5+33, Antrim Rd, Belfast
Newgrange
UNESCO-listed Neolithic passage tomb older than the pyramids — a genuinely awe-inspiring detour on the way home.
💡 Access is by guided shuttle bus from the visitor centre only — book ahead, especially in summer.
Newgrange, Donore
- Belfast city centre has pay parking zones — use a multi-storey near Titanic Quarter for easy access
- Border crossing is seamless (no checkpoint) but currency switches to GBP in Northern Ireland
- Newgrange visitor centre parking fills up — arrive early or book the first available shuttle slot
- Dublin city centre has restricted traffic zones — park at your hotel or a peripheral car park if arriving late
- Giant's Causeway+120 km
World-famous basalt column coastline, though a further detour north of Belfast (~120 km round trip)
- Carrickfergus Castle+15 km
Well-preserved Norman castle on Belfast Lough, an easy stop just north of the city
- Monasterboice+10 km
Atmospheric monastic site with two of Ireland's finest high crosses, near Newgrange
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