Visiting Antrim

Antrim is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Antrim?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Antrim then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

This should be enough to get you going in Antrim!

FAQs About Antrim

How Do I Get To Antrim?

Driving Directions to Antrim:

From Belfast: Take the M2 towards Antrim, and then take exit 6 towards Antrim town centre.

From Ballymena: Take the A26 towards Antrim, and continue straight until you reach the town centre.

From Derry/Londonderry: Take the A6 towards Antrim, and continue until you reach the town centre.

Suggested driving route from Belfast International Airport: Take the A57 towards Belfast, then take the M2 towards Antrim, and then take exit 6 towards Antrim town centre.

Rail Directions to Antrim:

From Belfast: Take the NIR train towards Londonderry and disembark at Antrim station.

From Ballymena: Take the NIR train towards Belfast and disembark at Antrim station.

From Derry/Londonderry: Take the NIR train towards Belfast and disembark at Antrim station.

Suggested rail route from Dublin: Take the Enterprise train towards Belfast and change to the NIR train towards Londonderry at Belfast Central Station. Disembark at Antrim station.

Driving Directions to Newtownabbey:

From Belfast: Take the M2 towards Newtownabbey, and then take the Sandyknowes roundabout exit towards Ballyclare Road.

From Antrim: Take the A6 towards Belfast, and use the Sandyknowes roundabout exit towards Ballyclare Road.

From Carrickfergus: Take the A2 towards Belfast, and then use the Sandyknowes roundabout exit towards Ballyclare Road.

Suggested driving route from Belfast International Airport: Take the A57 towards Belfast, then take the M2 towards Newtownabbey, and then take the Sandyknowes roundabout exit towards Ballyclare Road.

Rail Directions to Newtownabbey:

From Belfast: Take the NIR train towards Larne and disembark at Mossley West station or Jordanstown station.

From Antrim: Take the NIR train towards Belfast and disembark at Mossley West station.

From Carrickfergus: Take the NIR train towards Belfast and disembark at Mossley West station or Jordanstown station.

Suggested rail route from Dublin: Take the Enterprise train towards Belfast and change to the NIR train towards Larne at Belfast Central Station. Disembark at Mossley West station or Jordanstown station.

What's The Nearest Airport To Antrim?

The closest airport to Antrim and Newtownabbey is Belfast International Airport, which is located approximately 7 miles south of Antrim Town. If you are driving from the airport to Antrim, take the A26 for about 10 minutes until you reach Antrim town center. Alternatively, you can take a taxi or bus service which will take you directly to Antrim Town.

Where Is Antrim?

Other Places To Visit Near Antrim and Newtownabbey