Cities Near Belfast
Cities near Belfast, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Lisburn, Bangor, Craigavon. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Belfast, UK is Lisburn, about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisburn | 7 mi / 11 km | 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Bangor | 11 mi / 18 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Craigavon | 21 mi / 34 km | 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Londonderry County Borough | 62 mi / 99 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Dublin | 88 mi / 142 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Paisley | 104 mi / 167 km | 2 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| East Kilbride | 106 mi / 171 km | 2 hr 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cumbernauld | 120 mi / 194 km | 2 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Carlisle | 121 mi / 195 km | 2 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Blackpool | 128 mi / 206 km | 2 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Belfast
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Lisburn, Bangor, Craigavon, Londonderry County Borough, Dublin. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Belfast
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Paisley, East Kilbride, Cumbernauld, Carlisle, Blackpool. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Belfast include Lisburn, Bangor, Craigavon, Londonderry County Borough, Dublin. The closest is Lisburn, about 7 miles (11 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Lisburn
- → Best time to visit Bangor
- → Best time to visit Craigavon
- → Best time to visit Londonderry County Borough
- → Best time to visit Dublin
- → Best time to visit Paisley
- → Best time to visit East Kilbride
- → Best time to visit Cumbernauld
- → Best time to visit Carlisle
- → Best time to visit Blackpool