Travel Guide to Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre

Getting There

• Car

  If you're driving from Down, take the A1 towards Belfast. Follow the signs for the M1 motorway, then merge onto the M2. Take exit 2 for A12 towards Westlink/Belfast City Centre. Continue on the A12 until you reach the A6. Follow signs for Crumlin Road (A6). The Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre is located at 53-55 Crumlin Rd, Belfast BT14 6ST. There is on-site parking, but be aware that parking may incur a fee depending on the duration.

• Public Transportation - Bus

  From Down, you can take a bus to Belfast. The bus services frequently run from Downpatrick to Belfast. Once in Belfast, disembark at the 'Castle Junction' stop. From there, you can catch Metro bus number 9 or 11 towards Crumlin Road. Get off at the 'Crumlin Road Gaol' stop, which is a short walk from the attraction. Bus fares are typically around £2.50 for a single journey.

• Public Transportation - Train

  Take the train from Downpatrick to Belfast Central Station. This journey requires a transfer at Lisburn. Once you arrive at Belfast Central, exit the station and take Metro bus number 9 or 11, heading towards Crumlin Road. Get off at the 'Crumlin Road Gaol' stop. The train fare may vary, but expect to pay around £8-£10 for a return ticket.

• Walking

  If you're already in the city center of Belfast, you can walk to the Crumlin Road Gaol Visitor Attraction and Conference Centre. Start at the City Hall and head north towards Donegall Square West. From there, turn left onto the A6 (Grosvenor Road) and continue straight until you reach Crumlin Road. The walk is approximately 1.5 miles and would take about 30 minutes.