GETTING HERE
Location
The City of Bones
Guildhall Square
Derry~Londonderry
BT48 7BB
Making your way around Northern Ireland using public transport couldn’t be easier.
Translink operates the Ulsterbus, and NIRailways integrated public transport system – you can reach every corner of every County in a couple of hours.
Plan your journey via the Translink NI App or use the online journey planner at www.translink.co.uk * (Promotions, family day trips and student discount information)
- On IOS – https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/translink-ni/id648823280
- On Android – https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mdv.TranslinkCompanion&hl=en
- On Windows – https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/p/translink-ni/9nblggh4r1j2
Taxi Services
Tel. 02871264466
Monday 28th, Tuesday 29th, Wednesday 30th October City Centre Road Closure:
Upper Magazine Street and Palace Street will close from 2.00 pm with all other roads closing at 4.00pm. Roads will reopen at 10.00pm.
- Full List Road Closures – Shipquay Street, Bank Place, Union Hall Street, Magazine Street, Magazine Street Upper, Butcher Street, The Diamond, Shipquay Street, Ferryquay Street, Bishop Street within, Palace Street, Society Street, London Street, Pump Street, Artillery Street, Fountain Street and Hawkin Street; Traffic management will be implemented on Kennedy Street during performances.
The Peace Bridge will be closed from 7pm in advance of the fireworks, reopening at 9pm.
Whether you’re coming from Dublin City Centre, Dublin Airport, or Belfast International Airport, Aircoach will be offering direct, fast, and comfortable routes to bring you straight to the heart of the Halloween fun. Click here.
Ulsterbus also work in co-operation with Bus Eireann and will have current bus schedules and prices.
NI Railways work in co-operation with Iarnród Éireann as part of the Enterprise service between Dublin and Belfast.
Fly to Northern Ireland into the City of Derry Airport, Belfast International Airport and George Best Belfast City Airport. Scheduled air services operate from nearly all major UK airports and there are many direct flights from major European cities. The city’s airport is serviced by three airlines: Ryanair, LoganAir and Easyjet.
Direct access to the City of Derry airport is available from the following major airports: London Heathrow, Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Verona, Algarve and Majorca. www.cityofderryairport.com
Airport Shuttle Service
Local multi- award winning public transport provider ‘Aircoach’ provide a daily shuttle service between Derry and Belfast International Airport. Booking is highly advised on this popular service and you can contact them direct on +44 (0)28 9033 0655 or book online at www.aircoach.ie.
Coast to Coast from Scotland to Northern Ireland in an hour!Northern Ireland has first-class ferry connections with Scotland, England and the Isle of Man bringing both foot passengers, cars and other vehicles into the area through two ferry ports, Belfast and Larne. There is also ferry service available from Wales via Dublin’s two ports, Dublin Port and Dun Laoghaire.New, high-speed vessels, enhanced on-board amenities, entertainment and shopping, together with lower prices*, make the car ferry a very attractive way to go.
Event Car Parking Cityside
- William Street Carpark (Closure midnight)
- Victoria Market Carpark (Accessible Carpark 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st October)
- Queens Quay Carpark (Closed 31st October)
- Foyle Road Carpark
- Foyle Valley Carpark
- Quayside Carpark (28th 29th 30th Oct Closes @ 11pm 31st Oct Closes @ 12midnight)
- Foyleside West Carpark
- Foyleside East Carpark (24 Hours)
- Council Strand Road Carpark 28th, 29th & 30th (Closed
31st October) - University of Ulster, Lawrence Hill (28th 29th 30th 31st Oct 7pm – 12midnight)
- University of Ulster, Rock Road (28th 29th 30th 31st Oct 7pm – 12midnight)
- Strand Road Carpark (31st October Accessible / Disabled Parking Only)
- Fort George (only 31st October)
Event Car Parking Waterside
- Spencer Road Carpark
- Transport Hub Carpark
- Foyle Arena Carpark
- Oakgrove Primary School
Carpark Closures
28th – 30th October
- Bishop Street Carpark – Closed for Motor Home Parking.
- Society Street Carpark Closed
- Foyle Street Carpark Closed
- Victoria Market Carpark – accessible carparking only
- Ebrington car park
Thurs 31st Oct
- Strand Road Carpark (Accessible/Disabled Parking Only)
- Victoria Market Carpark – accessible carparking only
- Queens Quay Carpark Closed
- Foyle Street Carpark Closed