Cities Near Lisburn
Cities near Lisburn, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Belfast, Craigavon, Bangor. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Lisburn, UK is Belfast, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast | 7 mi / 11 km | 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Craigavon | 15 mi / 24 km | 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Bangor | 17 mi / 28 km | 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Londonderry County Borough | 60 mi / 97 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Dublin | 83 mi / 133 km | 1 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Paisley | 110 mi / 178 km | 2 hr 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| East Kilbride | 113 mi / 182 km | 2 hr 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Carlisle | 126 mi / 203 km | 2 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Cumbernauld | 127 mi / 205 km | 2 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Blackpool | 130 mi / 210 km | 3 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Lisburn
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Belfast, Craigavon, Bangor, Londonderry County Borough, Dublin. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Lisburn
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Paisley, East Kilbride, Carlisle, Cumbernauld, 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 Lisburn include Belfast, Craigavon, Bangor, Londonderry County Borough, Dublin. The closest is Belfast, about 7 miles (11 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
More about Lisburn
Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Belfast
- → Best time to visit Craigavon
- → Best time to visit Bangor
- → 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 Carlisle
- → Best time to visit Cumbernauld
- → Best time to visit Blackpool