GETTING THERE & WHERE TO STAY

Getting to Ormeau Park from Belfast city centre

If you’re already in Belfast and making your way to Ormeau Park, here are your best options:

By bus (recommended)

  • Take the bus from central Belfast and get off at the stop closest to the park. The journey takes around 20 minutes.

  • Alternatively, you can catch one of the “Metro” buses numbered 7A - 7D heading along Ormeau Road; these stop just outside the park.

By taxi

  • A taxi from the city centre to Ormeau Park takes about 10-15 minutes.

Please note there will be no on-site parking so public transport is highly recommended. Stay tuned closer to festival time about more info on which entrances to use etc!

Getting to Ormeau Park from Dublin

If you’re travelling from Dublin to join WellFest in Belfast, here’s how to reach Ormeau Park:

By train + local transit (recommended option)

  • From Dublin city centre, you can travel with Irish Rail and catch a train from Dublin Connolly station to Belfast. This journey takes around 2 h 10 min.

  • Once you get off the train, switch to a local bus heading along Ormeau Road (e.g. Metro 7A–7D) and get off close to Ormeau Park.

By coach / bus

  • There are coach services from Dublin (departing from central Dublin) that go to Belfast — from there, you can transfer to a local Belfast bus to reach Ormeau Park.

By car / driving

  • Driving from Dublin to Ormeau Park is also an option: the drive takes roughly 1 h 50 min under normal conditions. Please note there will be no on-site parking at WellFest, so we highly recommend using public transport.

Travel Tips & What to Know

  • If you’re arriving by train or coach and want convenience and speed, the train + local bus combo is typically the best: you avoid traffic and parking issues, and it’s fairly reliable.

  • The “Metro 7A-7D” local buses are the most direct public transport option to get you from Belfast city centre to right outside the park.

  • Check the local transport operator’s schedules in advance (especially if travelling by bus), since weekends and hours can affect frequency.

Where To Stay In Belfast

If you are travelling to Belfast and would like to stay the night, our recommended option is to stay with our official hotel partners, Hastings Hotels. The group have six luxurious hotels across Northern Ireland, but there are two in particular that are ideal for a visit to WellFest Belfast:

Europa Hotel

The life & soul of the city, the world famous Europa Hotel is superbly located in the heart of Belfast City Centre and boasts 272 bedrooms, restaurant, bar & piano lounge. The hotel is located just a short 2 minute walk from Grand Central Station and easily accessible by train, bus and glider.

Grand Central Hotel

The five star Grand Central Hotel is located in Belfast city centre, across from Belfast City Hall. The hotel comprises of 300 bedrooms with a ground floor gourmet bistro, second floor bar and fine dining restaurant and Ireland’s tallest bar sitting 23 floors high, offering a unique 360-degree perspective of the city. The hotel is located 5 minutes away from Grand Central Station and easily accessible by public transport.