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ArmaghArd Mhacha
Give Armagh one full day and one night: two cathedrals and the Robinson Library on foot, Navan Fort by taxi or car; skip it as a base without a car.
Armagh is a small cathedral city of about 16,400 people, an hour by bus from Belfast and close to the Republic's border. Both St Patrick's cathedrals sit on neighbouring hills, the 1771 Robinson Library holds Swift's own corrected Gulliver, and Navan Fort is two miles west. It works as a day trip from Belfast or a single overnight, not as a touring base unless you drive.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (short days, many sights on winter hours); 12 July (Orange Order parade, road closures)
- Airports
- BFS · BHD · DUB
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Neither the UK nor Ireland is part of Schengen: days spent here do not count towards the 90/180-day Schengen limit, and a Schengen visa does not admit you to either country.
- Britain and Ireland ↗The island of Ireland runs on two currencies: euro in the Republic, pound sterling in Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Carry a card that pays in both without fees.
- Britain and Ireland ↗Both islands drive on the left. Speed limits are in miles per hour in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and in kilometres per hour in the Republic of Ireland.
- United Kingdom ↗Most visitors who do not need a UK visa now need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling; this includes EU nationals. Irish citizens are exempt. Check the UK government site for your passport.
- United Kingdom ↗The UK is outside the EU and the Schengen area; a Schengen visa is not valid for the UK.
- United Kingdom ↗Driving is on the left; London has congestion and emissions charges for most vehicles, so do not drive in the city.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Armagh999 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance999
- Police, fire, ambulance (EU number)112
- NHS non-urgent advice111
- Police non-urgent101
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Armagh, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyStandard UK advice applies: 999 or 112 for emergencies, 101 for non-urgent police, 111 for NHS advice.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, ambulance · 112 police, fire, ambulance (eu number) · 111 NHS non-urgent advice
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckBFS Belfast International (Transfer time and bus connections check; no direct bus to Armagh confirmed, so change in Belfast).
- Getting aroundThe centre is small enough to walk: bus station to either cathedral is under 15 minutes.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£12–18 (≈ US$16–25)
- BeerPint of beer£5–6.50 (≈ US$7–9)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week£6–12 (≈ US$8–16)
- Museum or sight ticketCathedral entry (Church of Ireland)£4 (≈ US$6) adult, £3.50 (≈ US$5) concession, child free
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per room£120 (≈ US$160)
- Mid-range bedHotel or B&B double room, a night, per room£130 (≈ US$180)
- High-end bedHotel or B&B double room, a night, per room£200 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £55 (≈ US$75) · Mid £90 (≈ US$120) · High £150 (≈ US$200)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- BFS Belfast International (Transfer time and bus connections check; no direct bus to Armagh confirmed, so change in Belfast) · BHD George Best Belfast City (Transfer time check; bus connections via Belfast Grand Central) · DUB Dublin (Transfer time check; cross-border coach options change, check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Jun
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jul
Care
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Aug
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Oct
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Jun, Aug–Sep. Mixed: Jul. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jan (18 rain days), driest Apr (14). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Armagh: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
15 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
17 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
14 rd
May
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
15 rd
Jun
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
15 rd
Jul
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
16 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
16 rd
Sep
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
16 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
18 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
18 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
18 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is small enough to walk: bus station to either cathedral is under 15 minutes. Ulsterbus 73 passes Navan Fort on the Killylea Road but runs a sparse service, so take a taxi (about 5 minutes) or drive. National Cycleway 91 and Route 95 pass through on-road. Taxis: Callan, Eurocabs and Diamond (numbers in the pocket card).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
Goldliner 251 from Armagh bus station, about 70 min
Hourly Monday–Friday, two-hourly Saturday and four buses Sunday; check the last return before travelling.
Portadown
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Ulsterbus 61, about 35 min
Useful for connecting to the rail network.
Lurgan
cautionDoor to door: Check
Goldliner 251 towards Belfast; confirm the stop and timetable
A stop on the Belfast route rather than a standalone day trip.
Gosford Forest Park, Markethill
goDoor to door: Check
Drive or taxi; about 6 miles south-east of Armagh
Woodland and parkland; parking £5. The house is not open for tours.
Newry
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Ulsterbus 40, about 1 h
A useful connection towards Dublin and the Mourne Mountains.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre (English Street and The Mall)
Walk to both cathedrals, the library, the museums and the bus station; the practical choice for one night without a car.
Friary Road and Palace grounds
Quieter, a few minutes' walk south of the centre; the larger hotel and leisure centre are here.
Outskirts and hills (Monaghan Road, Milford)
B&Bs and a campsite a mile to four miles out; only worth it with a car or a booked taxi.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–70 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- £70–110 (≈ US$95–150) excl. bed
- High
- £110 (≈ US$150)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel or B&B double room1 × 1 night × £130 | £130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × £90 | £180 |
| Goldliner 251 Belfast to Armagh, one way2 × £12 · 2026 estimate | £24 |
| Taxi around town, per trip1 × £6 · 2026 estimate | £6 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £8 · 2026 estimate | £16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £36 |
| Trip total≈ £196 per person per day, bed included | £392≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate
2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Armagh excluded. Accommodation and daily spending are estimates, not quotes. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | £3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub main course | £12–18 (≈ US$16–25) |
| Pint of beer | £5–6.50 (≈ US$7–9) |
| Cathedral entry (Church of Ireland) | £4 (≈ US$6) adult, £3.50 (≈ US$5) concession, child free |
| Navan Fort entry | £6 (≈ US$8) adult |
| Gosford Forest Park parking | £5 (≈ US$7) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | £6–12 (≈ US$8–16) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Sights keep short winter hours and some close on Mondays or at lunchtime: check each site before you travel.
- The Roman Catholic cathedral's guided tours must be booked about two weeks ahead.
- The Robinson Library's collections need a prior appointment; the reading room hours are limited to weekday mornings and afternoons.
- 12 July Orange Order parades close roads and fill the town; check the Parades Commission listing for smaller events.
- Near the border your phone may latch onto an Irish network and incur roaming charges: switch off data roaming.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
- Police, fire, ambulance (EU number)
- 112
- NHS non-urgent advice
- 111
- Police non-urgent
- 101
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To this address, pleaseTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999
- EU emergency number112
- NHS non-urgent111
- Police non-urgent101
Embassy
No embassy is listed for Armagh; check your country's consular advice for Belfast, London or Dublin.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Belfast Grand Central → Armagh, Goldliner 251: About 70 min; fare check.
- Armagh bus station → Navan Fort, taxi: About 2 miles; fare check.
- Armagh → Portadown, Ulsterbus 61: About 35 min; fare check.
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Please — Please
- Sorry — Excuse me / Sorry
- Where is the bus station? — Where is the bus station?
- One ticket to Belfast, please — One ticket to Belfast, please
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
Northern Ireland uses UK emergency numbers. To call a Northern Ireland number from the Republic, dial 048 without the country code.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Armagh. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (short days, many sights on winter hours); 12 July (Orange Order parade, road closures) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for BFS and BHD: last bus from Belfast Grand Central to Armagh field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: the two cathedrals and Abbey Street, The Mall museums, Market Street and the theatre, Navan Fort by taxi.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (both cathedrals, Robinson Library, Navan Fort, planetarium) and eat pages with last orders on English Street.
- 12 July and winter-hours fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialVisit Armagh — official visitor information
- officialArmagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council
- officialTranslink (Goldliner and Ulsterbus services)
- officialSt Patrick's Cathedral (Church of Ireland)
- officialArmagh Robinson Library
- officialArmagh Observatory and Planetarium
- officialNavan Centre and Fort
- officialParades Commission for Northern Ireland
- secondaryWikivoyage: Armagh, revision 5324441 (CC BY-SA 4.0)