How far is it from Belfast City Centre to Shankill?

The distance between Belfast City Centre and Shankill is 3 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Belfast City Centre to Shankill?

The drive from Belfast City Centre to Shankill takes approximately 5 min by car.

What is the best route from Belfast City Centre to Shankill?

The fastest route from Belfast City Centre to Shankill covers 3 km with a driving time of approximately 5 min.

Which direction is Shankill from Belfast City Centre?

Shankill lies roughly to the north-west of Belfast City Centre.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Belfast City Centre and Shankill?

Along the route from Belfast City Centre to Shankill you can fill up at Maxol, Go, Go 24 Express (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I stop to rest between Belfast City Centre and Shankill?

On the route from Belfast City Centre to Shankill you can take a break at Laganside Bus Station Public Toilets, Smithfield Public Toilets, Waterworks public toilets.

Belfast City Centre Shankill

Distance: 3 kmDrive time: 5 min

Driving from Belfast City Centre to Shankill takes about 5 min via A501. The distance is 3 km. The straight-line distance is 2 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions15 · 3 km

A quick one-mile run, roughly four minutes out on the A1. The route hits Howard Street and Divis Street on the drive into Shankill, North Belfast.

1 Depart right onto Donegall Square South 95 m
2 Continue straight onto Howard Street 202 m
3 Turn right onto Fisherwick Place 112 m
4 Keep slightly left onto College Square East 132 m
5 Continue straight onto College Avenue 127 m
6 Turn slightly left 71 m
7 Turn left onto Divis Street 685 m
8 Turn right onto Northumberland Street 232 m

9 Turn left onto North Howard Link 160 m
10 At end of road, turn right onto North Howard Street 18 m
11 Turn left onto Fifth Street 130 m
12 At end of road, turn right onto Conway Street 65 m
13 Turn right 23 m
14 Turn slightly right 30 m
15 Arrive right

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The return trip from Shankill to Belfast City Centre covers roughly the same distance, 3 km.

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A quick one-mile run, roughly four minutes out on the A1. The route hits Howard Street and Divis Street on the drive into Shankill, North Belfast.

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How far is it from Belfast City Centre to Shankill?: The distance between Belfast City Centre and Shankill is 3 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Belfast City Centre to Shankill?: The drive from Belfast City Centre to Shankill takes approximately 5 min by car.
What is the best route from Belfast City Centre to Shankill?: The fastest route from Belfast City Centre to Shankill covers 3 km with a driving time of approximately 5 min.
Which direction is Shankill from Belfast City Centre?: Shankill lies roughly to the north-west of Belfast City Centre.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Belfast City Centre and Shankill?: Along the route from Belfast City Centre to Shankill you can fill up at Maxol, Go, Go 24 Express (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I stop to rest between Belfast City Centre and Shankill?: On the route from Belfast City Centre to Shankill you can take a break at Laganside Bus Station Public Toilets, Smithfield Public Toilets, Waterworks public toilets.

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