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Getting there

  • Translink Journey Planner

    Help reduce traffic congestion on our hospital sites by travelling on public transport.

    To plan your journey, visit www.translink.co.uk  

  • By bus

     

    Knockbracken

    The 515, 516, 518 & 520 Ulsterbus services operate from Belfast City Centre, followed by a short walk to the hospital grounds.

       Royal Victoria Hospital, Children’s Hospital and Maternity Hospital

    The 646a Metro bus service operates from Belfast Grand Central Station to the hospital grounds (note Mon-Fri only). The G1 Glider service operates from Belfast City Centre via the Falls Road, followed by a short walk to the hospital grounds.

    Belfast City Hospital

    The 9a/b/c Metro bus services operate from Belfast City Centre to the Lisburn Road, followed by a short walk to the hospital grounds.

    Mater Hospital

    The 11e & 12b Metro bus services operate from Belfast City Centre to the Crumlin Road, followed by a short walk to the hospital grounds.

    Musgrave Park Hospital

    The 9e Metro bus service operates from Belfast City Centre direct to the hospital grounds.

  • By car

    Knockbracken Healthcare Park can be accessed by the Saintfield Road entrance. This entrance is on the right hand side as you travel out of Belfast, about halfway between Forestside and Carryduff.

    There are a number of free car parks to choose from in Knockbracken.

  • By train

    There is no train station near Knockbracken Healthcare Park.

  • By air

    Belfast City Airport has regular domestic flights and is eight miles from Knockbracken Healthcare Park via the Outer Ring, Upper Knockbreda Road and Saintfield Road. This takes about 20 minutes by car, but may take longer at peak times.

    You can also travel to Knockbracken from Belfast City Airport via the Sydenham Bypass, Short Strand, Ravenhill Road and Saintfield Road.

    Bus route 600 operates a regular service between the City Airport and Europa Bus Centre. Download the timetable here.

    Belfast International Airport has regular flights around Ireland, the UK, Europe and other international destinations. The airport is approximately 24 miles from Knockbracken Healthcare Park via the M2 motorway, Ravenhill Road and Saintfield Road. This takes about 45 minutes by car, but may take longer at peak times.

    Bus route 300 operates a regular service between the International Airport and Europa Bus Centre. Download the timetable here.

  • Public transport and travel information

    Read more transport and travel information that may be useful for patients and visitors travelling to Trust facilities