Irrelevant of what other reviewers think, in my opinion Europa Bus and Train Station is pretty…read moregood. Sure, it's not the prettiest building, but it has everything you're likely to need. There are a few cafes in both the Station and Great Northern Mall which lead to it. You'll also find a shop, seating, ticket counter, information desk, toilets and digital timetable board displaying bus and train times. I personally have always found it clean, tidy, pleasant in atmosphere and the staff helpful. There can be queues at the ticket counter but I know this and always arrive early to allow myself enough time to purchase my ticket. There's really nothing more I could ask for as far as a bus and train station is concerned.

Europa Bus Centre is fine. It's not super modern, but it was climate-controlled and clean. It was…read moreeasy to find the bus information and ticketing. There was also lots of information on visiting NI. Even though I bought my ticket online, I still needed a printed ticket. I appreciate the shops and restaurants, though not sure I noticed an ATM. Restrooms were fine. Not sure if Europa is run by Translink, but I will say that when I needed help with something before my trip, the staff at Translink was super friendly and responsive, and I can't say the same for other national travel companies. Europa is definitely A-OK.

I use the Belfast Bikes going to and from work and have done so for about a year now. It costs £20…read morefor the year and if you rent a bike for less than half an hour there is no charge. Using the bikes i can get to and from work really quickly, avoiding traffic, and not having to worry about locking up a bike or where i am going to park it. Making this a very handy service. The app is the easiest way to get a bike out and return it, you put in the bike code and go, pretty simple. You can also ask for a card that you can swipe at the bike dock, or imput the details at the dock. I have had a few issues with the service over the year, bikes not coming out of the dock then having to get another and be charged for the second bike, being the most annoying one. Although this seemed to be an issue early on, that they have now sorted. All in all its a really handy service to get you round Belfast.

For someone living in or close to the city centre these are great. For £20 a year, the bikes offer…read morea fairly dependable mode of transport around the city, and a greener, cheaper alternative to the taxi or bus . If you have the app on your phone, you simply enter the code in the bike and it unlocks. There will be an additional charge of you go over 30 mins, but Belfast is that compact I've never had them out for more than 15 mins at a time. The bikes are generally in good working order, though I've used a few that have had small problems. There is a feedback function on the app if you need to report anything. Additionally, the support team (available on the free phone number) are very helpful and pleasant. The bikes themselves are quite simple with 3 gears , stand, lock, bell, lights, parcel basket and easily adjustable seat height. Very handy and enjoyable way to get around the city. For anyone just visiting for a few days, i believe there is an option for shorter hire durations. Also, for anyone apprehensive about the traffic, belfast has become very cycle friendly in the last few years, with cycle lanes throughout many parts of the wider city and 20mph speed limits in the city centre.

Ulsterbus is the element of Translink which is responsible for bus transportation all around…read moreNorthern Ireland, except the centre of Belfast. The buses are instantly recognisable by their light blue and white design, and come in two different sizes. The regular buses are those which transport people between two different towns / cities, for example Belfast and Bangor, Bangor and Newtownards. The smaller, 'easybus' style buses are town service buses, and usually transport people around a single town, such as Newtownards or Comber. Some towns (such as Bangor) use the larger buses. You will now see why, for a good few years, my dad used to 'rake' (make fun of in Northern Irish speak) me about my knowledge of buses. I was, on occasion referred to as a 'walking timetable', and if any enquiry in relation to buses should arise, the 'raking' was taken further, with my dad insisting that I be asked. Being the fount of bus knowledge, you see. Ok, so it wasn't entirely unwarranted, and I did take an interest in buses (only mildly...I'm certainly no equivalent to those strange trainspotters, honest), but this was only because I did enjoy a good bus journey. And I still do. Sad I know, but since I do not drive, I have become heavily reliant on these wonderful modes of transportation. No really, they're not all that bad! I know buses have are reputed for being late, but Ulsterbus is usually a very reliable service, and the prices are still pretty decent despite having risen twice the past couple of years. Despite this, a good tip is to by a Smartlink card (available at the main bus stations - Laganside, Europa and the like), and top it up with a certain number of journeys (10, 20 or 40). They work out a whole lot cheaper than buying an actual bus journey on the day, and you simply place your card on the reader above the ticket machine each time you hop on the bus, and that's you done. Simples (to quote the infamous and most wonderful Aleksandr the Meerkat). Eh, I reckon that'll do. Before I start looking like a super nerd. Though it's quite possibly far too late for that...

I took the Goldline Service from Dublin Airport to the Buscentre. It had a camera so you could see…read morethe bus' view of the road on an overhead monitor but it looked like a tour bus. The cost was a little over 11 pounds one way. This transportation service operates in the major towns of Northern Ireland. You have to wait at a stand then show your ticket.

FonaCAB's a taxi company I've been using for years. They've never let me down. Whether I phone or…read moreuse the FonCAB app my taxi always turns up quickly, the drivers are friendly and pleasant and fares on par with the Belfast standard. I was out with my sister last night and she left a couple of shopping bags behind in the taxi we got home (too many luscious Zen cocktails are to blame hahahahaha!). Cue great despair this morning. However, all was not lost as she received a phone call from FonaCAB to let her know said bags where at a local office and giving her a code to use so she could pick them up. Cue great rejoicing and celebration! Trusty FonaCAB to the rescue! All in all, without a doubt, FonaCAB are THE best taxi company in Belfast. I just wouldn't use anyone else.

This is the main office for Fona cab and to my knowledge the only place you can get one of their…read moretaxi's without picking up the phone. It's in a perfect place to pick up all the drunks, staggering from the Empire and Lavery's which makes it incredibly busy in the closing time hours of the night. There also no real order to which taxi you get so your often scrambling with a bunch of other drunkards over to the driver whenever one pulls over. It can get a little hectic and it does get very annoying, so maybe it's to leave the pub a little early or order one over the phone from where your drinking. You'll wait a little longer, but you won't be vying for a cab with a milly tanked up on WKD ready for a battle.

We used Value Cabs to take a last minute private tour of Belfast & the dispatcher was very…read moreaccommodating. Our driver, Kevin, was extremely charming, knowledgeable, entertaining and in his words "shy" . We opted to do the politics and history tour and Kevin did a great job of showing us around & telling the history of the troubles from multiple perspectives. In 90 minutes, we learned quite a lot about the history of Belfast. Our teenagers managed to stay engaged due to Kevin's skill at storytelling and consideration in checking in with them. He even sang for us! A+ and a 5/5 stars review for Kevin. Thank you for a memorable afternoon in Belfast!

My wife and I used Valuecabs while staying in Belfast several times in the last year and have found…read moretheir service and quality fantastic. Anyone who has travelled anywhere will be very pleasantly surprised with the clean, large cars they use and the very professional uniformed drivers. This is obviously the reason Valuecabs are used my most of the hotels, restaurants,etc in Belfast. They also have a great range of tours available which we really enjoyed

Excellent taxi company. Good value for money. Clean cars, showed up on time every time…read more Knowledgeable and polite drivers

We were sent Stewart as our Driver and he was wonderful! He took us to the coast and we saw lovely…read moreviews and heard how the UlsterScots and the US are tied together in our history. He had great stories and we enjoyed talking with him. His wife made treats that he gave us and they were truly delicious! We had her amazing shortbread with our whiskey and I am not sure I will be able to drink whiskey without shortbread from now on they compliment each other so well. He dropped some our party in downtown Belfast for shopping and took the remainder back to port. This was the perfect way for us to see the Giant's Causeway and Belfast.

I have been trying to book a taxi through Fonacab to take me to hospital tomorrow. I have used no…read moreother company since 2009 and have found them excellent. However, when I phoned today to book the taxi I was told that I was out of their area. I queried this, was told to hold, waited for quite a while and was then cut off. I phoned back, same person answered, did not speak with me then disconnected the call. Very rude people and no help to me as I am disabled. Not recommended.

Always late never on time!! Even if you booked your taxi day before!! Phone line service sounds…read morelike they don't know what to do. Booked orders especially day before should be your priority!

No link between laganside and europa. If going from ballygowan to enniskillen you have to take taxi…read moreor carry suitcases a long long way to europa.

Wow Laganside Bus station is grim, when waiting there recently I contemplated throwing myself in…read morefront of a bus rather than get on one out of sheer boredom. Laganside is on its last legs, I can almost here the wrecking ball swinging....do you hear it too? If you are coming to Belfast from Newtownards then the last stop is Laganside, to be fair despite the state of lagan side it is in a pretty handy location right next to the wonky Albert Clock. You can get off and be right in the City centre within seconds. The journey from Newtownards itself is a long and boring one. The bus travels a route that is just unnecessary as no one gets on or off the bus at about 70% of the stops you pass. Very strange but something that is non negotiable I suppose. All in all this place could do with a revamp and if you are waiting around for a bus don't jingle your bus money in your pockets because you will be asked to spare it.