With only two days left until superstar Ed Sheeran performs for thousands of fans in Belfast, the excitement is continuing to build.
As part of his +–=÷x (Mathematics) Tour, the globally acclaimed performer will perform two shows at the Boucher Road Playing Fields on May 12 and 13.
With road closures in place and parking unavailable in the concert area, you will need to carefully plan how to get to and from the show.
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How do I get the the Boucher Road Playing Fields for Ed Sheeran?
Boucher Road is really accessible via public transport and those attending are asked to make us of this facility as there is no parking available in the vicinity of the venue.
Fan are advised to park in the City Centre and either walk to the Concert, or avail of the Translink Metro and rails Services. It is anticipated that there will be some congestion following the concert with traffic being diverted from the area.
Parking is available at the below car parks:
• Q-Park Saint Anne's Square – 24hrs
• Q-Park Victoria Square – 24hrs
• Corporation Square – 24hrs
• Cromac Street – 24hrs
• Corporation Street – 24hrs
• Dunbarr Street – 24hrs
• Exchange Street – 24hrs
• Frederick Street – 24hrs
• Kent Street – 24hrs
Translink are running special rail and coach specials to Ed Sheeran at Boucher Road Playing Fields as well as a limited number of Metro shuttle bus services which will operate from the city centre.
Metro
Metro Service 9B will operate an enhanced timetable to/from Donegall Square East and Lisburn Road (Kings Hall)
Metro Nightmover Services will operate at 11:30pm from Belfast City Centre across the network.
| Service No. | Destination | Departs |
|---|---|---|
| 901 | Antrim Rd, Doagh Rd and Shore Rd | Upper Queen Street |
| 902A | Holywood Rd | Donegall Square West |
| 903 | Cregagh Rd and Castlereagh Rd | Donegall Square West |
| 904 | Ormeau Rd, Saintfield Rd, Newton Pk and Cairnshill | Howard Street |
| 905 | Malone Rd and Lisburn Rd | Donegall Square East |
| 906A | Falls Rd and Glen Rd | Wellington Place |
| 907 | Shankill Rd, Ballygomartin Rd, Crumlin Rd and Oldpark Rd | Chichester Street |
Standard late evening Glider G1 services will operate serving McKinstry Road departing May Street and Dundonald Park & Ride departing Wellington Place.
For more information, see here.
Rail
You can buy your travel ticket online and travel on any scheduled service to Balmoral Train Station. Your day return ticket will cover your outward and return train journey.
Return journeys will operate between 22:45 to 23:45 from Balmoral Train Station to Great Victoria Street Station and also stops on the Portadown line.
Please see below onward travel from Great Victoria Street Station (ensure to change at Great Victoria Street Station for your onward travel)
| From |
Times |
Fares |
| Belfast Great Victoria Street |
Rail Shuttle Services |
£5 |
| Finaghy, Dunmurry, Derriaghy, Lambeg, Hilden & Lisburn |
Rail Shuttle Services |
£7 |
| Holywood, Bangor West & Bangor |
Rail Shuttle Services (change at GVS) |
£10 |
| Whiteabbey, Jordanstown, Greenisland & Carrickfergus |
Rail Shuttle Services (change at GVS) |
£10 |
| Moira & Lurgan |
Rail Shuttle Services |
£10 |
| Portadown |
Rail Shuttle Services |
£13 |
| Ballymena, Ballymoney & Coleraine |
Rail Shuttle Services (change at GVS for 00:05 service) |
£14 |
| Mossley West & Antrim |
Rail Shuttle Services (change at GVS for 00:05 service) |
£10 |
For more information or to book any of the transport to Ed Sheeran visit the Translink website.
Taxi
Taxi drop offs will not be permitted in any areas in the vicinity of the concert venue.
It is anticipated that there will be traffic congestion and traffic diversions on Boucher Road after the concert. There will not be any ‘pick up’ points close to the Event Site.
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