Belfast Grand Central Station

The city’s new rail, bus and coach station is the largest fully integrated, multi-modal transport facility on the island of Ireland. It is transforming local and international connectivity, encouraging active travel and creating a greener, healthier city and region.

With links to two international airports, ports, direct rail and bus routes to the Republic of Ireland – including the strategic North-South economic corridor – GCS is a catalyst for regeneration and will prove fundamental in driving connectivity across the UK, Ireland, and beyond.

The gateway to Belfast, Northern Ireland, and beyond

Up to 20M annual passenger journeys

Your 15-minute-city starts right here

50+ Rail and Coach cross border services to Dublin daily including hourly Enterprise

North-South route Glider stop planned for Great Victoria Street

10 minute walk to citywide Metro bus connections

From 15 minute travel time

From 35 minute travel time

Connecting NI

Grand Central Station enhances local and international connectivity with bus, coach and rail links across Northern Ireland and beyond, creating a main gateway to help support local tourism and business travel.

Other sustainable transport modes have been considered in the design to make cycling and walking attractive options to access the new facility.

The location is central to Belfast’s two universities and other leading educational facilities. It also provides access to healthcare services with links to the two main hospitals.

By moving people effectively, we build a successful economy, giving NI a competitive edge to attract talent and investment.