Getting here

Planning Your Journey

W5 Belfast is located at The Odyssey, 2 Queen’s Quay, Belfast BT3 9QQ in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter.  The Odyssey is clearly signposted on all major approach roads. By foot, it is less than a mile from Belfast City Centre and it is well served by public transport. 

A dedicated W5 entrance is located at the back entrance of The Odyssey (facing Titanic Belfast), or guests can enter The Odyssey through the main entrance at the front of the building and will locate W5 at the back of the building. 

 
People walking through Belfast

Get Active 

NICVA are encouraging delegates to use active or sustainable travel options, so why not walk, wheel or cycle to The Summit? We have partnered with Belfast Healthy Cities to offer a Walking Bus to help delegates walk safely to W5.  Walking is a happier, healthier way to get from A to B, with each step moving us closer to a cleaner, greener Belfast.

The Belfast Healthy Cities Team will convene at Belfast City Hall at 9am and encourage any delegates planning to travel to W5 via Belfast City Centre to meet at the agreed starting location and walk together to the venue. This is not only great for your health and wellbeing but also offers an opportunity to engage with your fellow delegates whilst contributing to a healthier, greener city. Further details to follow. 

  • Getting here by bus

    W5 is a five-minute walk from the Laganside Bus Centre via Queen Elizabeth Bridge or Lagan Weir Bridge, and one mile from the Europa Bus Centre. Travel by Glider through city traffic and arrive fresh and ready on a modern mode of travel, providing direct cross-city services between East and West Belfast and linking into Titanic Quarter neighbouring the Odyssey complex. 

    For Glider details, all bus services and special offers visit the Translink website here: www.translink.co.uk or phone +44(0)28 9066 6630.

  • Getting here by train

    Travel by train using Translink rail company, which operates throughout Northern Ireland

    Travel from Northern Ireland - There are two stops that are within walking distance of W5. Catch a train at your local stop and get off at Titanic Quarter (10 min walk) or Lanyon Place Station (20 min walk) in Belfast. See Translink Train Timetables

    Travel from Dublin - Trains run several times a day from Connolly Station in Dublin to Belfast Lanyon Place Station. See Dublin to Belfast Timetable

  • Getting here by car

    Odyssey is clearly signposted on all major approach roads. For up to the minute route planning RAC has a "Route Planner" function which allows you to put in your address and calculates the best route possible for your journey to W5.

    From the North - Approaching Belfast on the M2 follow the signs onto the M3. Leave the M3 at the Queen´s Island exit. Turn left at the lights onto Sydenham Road, The Odyssey Arena is on your right and car park on your left.

    From the South/ Republic of Ireland - From M1 approaching Belfast continue on the Westlink and follow the signs for M3/City Airport. Once on the M3, take the first exit entitled 'Queen's Island'. Turn left at the lights onto Sydenham Road, the Odyssey complex is situated on the right and carpark on the left.

    From Belfast City Centre - Follow signs for the A2 Bangor onto Queen Elizabeth Bridge. Keep in the left lane and immediately after crossing the River Lagan turn left onto Queen´s Island. Follow the road for ¼ mile, the car park is on your right.

Accessible Parking and Drop-Off

Disabled parking bays are available in the main Odyssey site car park and the small car park to the rear (closest car park to W5 entrance). The car park operates on a first come first served basis for all parking spaces. Blue badge holders must display their blue badges at all times whilst parked. There is a taxi rank at the front of the Odyssey Pavilion for drop-off and pick up.

Free Car Parking 

Car parking for delegates will be free of charge in the Odyssey Carpark. You will need to retain your parking ticket, and have it validated by a member of W5 staff before you leave the venue, otherwise you will be charged the full amount due on exit. Ticket Validation Points will be clearly signposted on the day

Please note: Non-Odyssey car parks in Titanic Quarter will not offer the discounted parking fee provided by W5 and The Odyssey for the NICVA Summit.

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