How to travel from Colchester to Giant’s Causeway, United Kingdom
The distance between Colchester and Giant’s Causeway is around 678km (421 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Colchester to Giant’s Causeway by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Giant’s Causeway → Colchester if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Stansted Airport London then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY) then take the bus to Aird Giants Causeway The Nook.
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Giant's Causeway.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colchester and Giant’s Causeway
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Colchester to Giant’s Causeway by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around £63 ($74) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).
The distance between Colchester and Giant’s Causeway is around 678km (421 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 615km (382 miles)
It takes around 4h 5m to get from Colchester and Giant’s Causeway by bus and plane.
The quickest way to get from Colchester to Giant’s Causeway is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Colchester and Giant’s Causeway is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around £63 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Colchester and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the bus to Stansted Airport London then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY) then take the bus to Aird Giants Causeway The Nook. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Colchester and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the bus to Stansted Airport London then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY) then take the bus to Aird Giants Causeway The Nook. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colchester to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the bus to Stansted Airport London then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY) then take the bus to Aird Giants Causeway The Nook. instead which will take 4h 5m.
The closest major airport to Giant’s Causeway is City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Giant’s Causeway. Glenegedale Airport (ILY) (ILY) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Colchester to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the bus to Stansted Airport London then fly from London Stansted (STN) to Derry (LDY) then take the bus to Aird Giants Causeway The Nook. instead which will take 4h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colchester to Giant’s Causeway is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around £160 ($190).
Compare travel optionsbetween Colchester and Giant’s Causeway
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 6 similar | 4h 5m | £160($190) | once daily | 717km (445 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 50m | £130($155) | every 3 hours | 726km (451 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 55m | £220($260) | hourly | 732km (455 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 4h 55m | £180($215) | every 3 hours | 783km (487 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, plane | 5h 20m | £220($260) | hourly | 740km (460 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 20m | £79($95) | once daily | 678km (421 miles) |
| Bus to Stansted Airport London, plane and train | 6h 30m | £63($74) | once daily | 804km (500 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 40m | £135($160) | every 4 hours | 851km (529 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Colchester and Giant’s Causeway
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Train operators
Greater Anglia
Thameslink
Southern Service
Bus companies
Aircoach
Airports near Giant’s Causeway
The following major airports near Giant’s Causeway offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 47km (29 miles) from Giant’s Causeway
Glenegedale Airport (ILY)
- Distance
- 52km (32 miles) from Giant’s Causeway
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 67km (42 miles) from Giant’s Causeway