Belfast is hosting Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann for the first time from Sunday 02 to Sunday 09 August 2026. Get Better Connected to the celebrations with Translink – the leading integrated public transport operator in Northern Ireland as well as offering cross border travel options.
Whether you're attending the festival, commuting to work, shopping or visiting the city, bus, rail and airport services will be running as normal (with some temporary adjustments in the city centre). We also have bus specials from towns and cities across Northern Ireland to Belfast city centre and additional late night bus and train services running during the week (including late night Enterprise Dublin train services).
Belfast is a walkable city, if you are arriving at Belfast Grand Central Station by bus or train, it will take you less than 10 minutes to walk to Belfast City Hall. Visitors will be able to walk, cycle or use public transport to access events throughout the Fleadh.
Check out below for more information on travelling to the Fleadh. We encourage anyone travelling into Belfast City Centre is to plan your journey and leave extra time for travel.
Travelling to The Fleadh
From Northern Ireland and Belfast
All of our bus and train services will continue to operate throughout the week with some additional capacity.
By Coach: Cross-border bus services depart from Busaras Station in Dublin City centre and Dublin Airport every hour. Plan and Buy to reserve you seat.
By Train: Trains depart every hour from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central Station. Visit irishrail.ieto reserve you seat.
Late Night Services
Get home with additional Late Night Services for the Fleadh on the 2nd and 6th to 9th August. Metro services will operate across Belfast and some coach services to towns further afield, plus later evening train services on NI Railways.
Departures from Belfast City Airport and Belfast International Airport offer frequent connections into the heart of Belfast City Centre.
Why Not Park and Ride?
Use dedicated Park and Ride facilities at Eikon Exhibition Centre (close to the M1), Giant’s Park (close to M2) and Belfast Harbour (near the M3). Plus, Translink’s own Park and Ride sites are operating for local travel.
Fleadh Bus Specials
Book your travel to the Fleadh with Translink bus specials running to Belfast Grand Central Station from; Limavady, Dungannon, Enniskillen, Crumlin, Omagh, Derry~Londonderry, Armagh, and Newcastle.
Tickets and Travel Cards
Find the best tickets for your journey. Or save money on travel and even attractions with our travel cards.
Accessibility at the Fleadh
A fully accessible city centre loop shuttle bus service will operate daily for those with accessibility requirements or carrying heavy instruments.