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Getting to Belfast
Everything you need to plan your journey and stay.
The Venue
Riddel Hall, Queen’s University Belfast
185 Stranmillis RoadBelfast BT9 5EE
Northern Ireland
Riddel Hall at Queen’s University Belfast is a prestigious conference venue set within 13 acres of landscaped grounds in Belfast’s Stranmillis area. Blending historic architecture with modern conferencing facilities, it offers flexible meeting spaces, state-of-the-art technology, excellent catering and tranquil surroundings — an inspiring setting for collaboration, networking and academic exchange.
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Getting There
Transport Options
From Dublin: regular Enterprise train services run between Dublin Connolly and Belfast Lanyon Place in roughly two hours. From Lanyon Place, Riddel Hall is about a 10-minute taxi ride, or take Metro bus routes 8A / 8D from Donegall Square East to the Ridgeway Street stop, directly outside the venue.
From Cork: take the InterCity service from Cork Kent to Dublin Heuston (about 2½ hours), transfer to Dublin Connolly (Luas Red Line or a short taxi), then join the Enterprise to Belfast Lanyon Place. Total journey is around 5½ hours.
From Galway: take the InterCity service from Galway Ceannt to Dublin Heuston (about 2½ hours), transfer to Dublin Connolly, then join the Enterprise to Belfast Lanyon Place. Total journey is around 5½ hours.
From Dublin: frequent direct coaches (Dublin Express and Aircoach) connect Dublin city centre and Dublin Airport with Belfast in about two hours, arriving at the Europa Buscentre — a short taxi ride from Riddel Hall. Metro routes 8A / 8D from Donegall Square East stop at Ridgeway Street, directly outside the venue.
From Cork: Aircoach operates a direct service from Cork via Dublin Airport to Belfast (around 5½ hours). Alternatively, travel to Dublin by coach or rail and connect to any of the frequent Dublin–Belfast services.
From Galway: Citylink and GoBus run frequent services from Galway to Dublin city centre and Dublin Airport (about 2½ hours), where you can connect to a direct Belfast coach. Total journey is around 5 hours.
Riddel Hall is easily reached by road from across the island. The journey from Dublin takes about 2 hours via the M1/A1; from Galway, around 3½ hours via the M6, M1 and A1.
Parking is available at Stranmillis Carpark, directly beside Riddel Hall, with accessible spaces included — convenient for delegates travelling by car.
Stay
Local Accommodation
Three options at different price points, all within easy reach of the venue.
Boutique
Bullitt Hotel
A stylish, laid-back boutique hotel in the heart of the Cathedral Quarter, with great food, coffee and a rooftop bar.
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Best Value
ibis Belfast Queens Quarter
Comfortable, great-value rooms in the Queen’s Quarter, an easy walk from both Riddel Hall and the university campus.
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Accessibility
Parking & Accessibility
On-Site & Blue Badge ParkingOn-site parking is available at Riddel Hall, including accessible spaces with level access to the entrance. If you need a reserved space or drop-off assistance, contact the organising team ahead of the event.
Step-Free AccessThe venue is fully step-free. Lift access to all floors. Accessible restrooms on each level.