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Europa Buscentre

10 Glengall Street, Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, BT12 5AH

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Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Great Victoria Street.

Opening Times (Bus Station)

  • Monday 05:00 - 23:00.
  • Tuesday 05:00 - 23:00.
  • Wednesday 05:00 - 23:00.
  • Thursday 05:00 - 23:00.
  • Friday 05:00 - 23:00.
  • Saturday 05:45 - 23:00.
  • Sunday 05:45 - 22:15.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Great Northern Mall Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located in the Great Northern shopping mall.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 175cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 160cm.

Outside Access (Glengall Street Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located off Glengall Street.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.

Outside Access (Bus Stand 6 Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located next to the waiting area.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • Comments View
    • There are bollards with good contrast just beyond the entrance by the bus stands.
    • There are 2 other similar entrances.

Outside Access (Night Gate)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the Glengall Street entrance.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located beyond the night gate entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
    • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • The doors open automatically between the hours of 23:00 and 05:30.

Reception (Ticket Office)

  • The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Northern Mall entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are good.

Bus Station

  • The station is staffed.
  • There are generally 3 member(s) of staff on duty.
  • The station is not staffed between 20:00 and 06:30.
  • There is an office to obtain help (other than the ticket office).
  • The office to obtain help (other than the ticket office) is located next to the waiting area.
  • The help office is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Great Northern Mall entrance.
  • There is a ticket office / travel centre.
  • The ticket office / travel centre is located opposite the help desk.
  • The ticket office / travel centre is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Great Northern Mall entrance.
  • There are 17 stands / bays.
  • The stands which have level access are all bus stands/bays.
  • Announcements are visual.
  • The bus companies operating within this station are Ulsterbus, Goldliner, Metro.
  • There is a taxi rank at the station.
  • The taxi rank is located on Glengall Street.
  • The taxi rank is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Glengall Street entrance.
  • There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
  • Shops and services within the station include a shop, an ATM and a taxi freephone.
  • All key concourse shops and services have level access.

Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Glengall Street entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located on the main concourse.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is locked by a locking handle.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
    • The door may be difficult to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 180cm (6ft 3in x 5ft 11in).
    • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 105cm (3ft 5in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 112cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a mirror.
    • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 139cm (4ft 7in).
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a medium colour contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a medium colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 102cm (3ft 4in).

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents are not available in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service cannot be requested.
  • Comments View
    • There is a wheelchair available to borrow. Please ask a member of staff.