Lisburn applicants face long listed journeys to the supported centres, with options shown in Manchester and Edinburgh.
Centre and route research checked 2 August 2026
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Distances start from the centre of Lisburn and follow a road route where available.
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There is no on-site parking listed by VFS. Check current travel and security guidance before setting off.
Driving distances and times are estimates calculated from the centre of the named location. Live traffic, road closures and the applicant starting point can change the journey.
Lisburn applicants face long listed journeys to the supported centres, with options shown in Manchester and Edinburgh. The first centre is the BLS Spain Visa Application Centre in Manchester, followed by France, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal options in Edinburgh. This guide sets out the addresses, route links and estimated driving times without treating them as fixed forecasts. The Cancellation Finder can send email and SMS notifications, while official provider instructions remain the final reference for planning.
The BLS Spain Visa Application Centre in Manchester is listed at Unit 1, 205 Chapel Street, Salford, Manchester M3 5PF, and is linked to the Spain route from Manchester. Its supplied driving estimate from Lisburn is 459 minutes. Edinburgh then provides a TLScontact France centre at Argyle House, 3 Lady Lawson Street, Edinburgh EH3 9DR, plus a BLS Spain centre at Suite 1A, 6 Dock Place, Edinburgh EH6 6LU. Check the destination before selecting a centre for your application.
The VFS Global Edinburgh Visa Application Centre is at 1 Rennie's Isle, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6QT. The route entries connect it with Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal, with the supplied estimate shown at 694 minutes from Lisburn. VFS guidance says there is no on-site parking listed and asks applicants to check current travel and security guidance. Use the official destination page and confirmation for the exact requirements. Read both sources before setting off for the appointment day.
The supplied figures are driving distance and time estimates calculated from the centre of Lisburn. They show 459 minutes to the Manchester BLS centre, 687 to TLScontact Edinburgh, 693 to BLS Edinburgh and 694 to VFS Edinburgh. These numbers can change with live traffic, road closures and your actual starting point. Consider the journey a major part of appointment planning, and confirm conditions before departure. Read the provider instructions again before committing to travel plans for the appointment.
Because the listed centres are far from Lisburn, a cancellation that changes the date may also affect accommodation, connections and time away from home. Keep the provider confirmation accessible and avoid assuming that a Manchester booking can be used at Edinburgh, or vice versa. The city, provider, destination and address must all agree before you travel. Use the exact details shown in the confirmation when checking the journey and preparing your documents for the appointment.
Check the city as well as the destination. Spain appears in both Manchester and Edinburgh, while France is listed in Edinburgh and Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal are linked to the Edinburgh VFS centre. A route title and confirmation should point to the same location.
With estimates measured from Lisburn's centre, the Edinburgh options are still listed at 687 to 694 minutes, while Manchester Spain is 459 minutes. Do not select solely by the shorter figure: confirm that the destination and provider accept the centre shown for your application.
VFS guidance lists no on-site parking at the Edinburgh centre. Do not infer that parking is available from a map or third-party listing. Check the VFS travel and security guidance, then plan your arrival around the confirmed address, estimated journey and any time-sensitive provider instructions.
Long-distance planning deserves flexibility. Before committing to fares or accommodation, verify that the appointment remains confirmed through the provider and that the centre address has not changed. The supplied guidance is route-specific, so an Edinburgh or Manchester travel plan should never replace the booking instructions.
This guide was researched on 2 August 2026. Provider details can change, so confirm the current instructions before booking or travelling.