Translink
Translink is Northern Ireland’s public transport authority. At Belfast International Airport it operates the Airport Express 300/300a linking the airport with Belfast Grand Central Station, with stops at Queen Street and Ballymartin Park & Ride (Templepatrick). Ulsterbus routes 109A and 109D provide direct connections between the airport and Antrim for rail links, supported by an Airlink add-on ticket and an airport ticket vending machine.
Routes (4)
Airport Express 300
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High-frequency Airport Express service linking Belfast International Airport with Belfast Grand Central Station. Selected journeys also serve Queen Street and Templepatrick Park & Ride. Provides fast, direct travel suitable for early-morning and late-night flights; typical journey times are around 30–45 minutes depending on traffic.
Airport Express 300a
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Variant of the Airport Express providing additional direct trips between Belfast International Airport and Belfast Grand Central Station. Also serves Ballymartin Park & Ride and Templepatrick Park & Ride, operating alongside the 300 to boost capacity during busy periods.
109A
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Ulsterbus route linking Belfast International Airport with Antrim and Lisburn, providing connections to NI Railways services. Supports an Airlink add-on ticket for rail passengers travelling from northern stations to the airport.
109D
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Ulsterbus evening service linking Belfast International Airport directly with Antrim Bus & Rail Station. Operates on selected evening departures, supporting passengers travelling to rail connections at Antrim.