How to travel from Durham to Giant’s Causeway, United Kingdom

The distance between Durham and Giant’s Causeway is around 445km (277 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Durham to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, plane, train and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane, Train and Bus

Fly from Durham (MME) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine then take the bus to Aird Giants Causeway The Nook.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £255($300)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Giant's Causeway.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £64($76)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Giant’s Causeway

There are several options for getting from Durham to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, plane, train and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £64 ($76) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £255 ($300).

The distance between Durham and Giant’s Causeway is around 445km (277 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (193 miles)

It takes around 6h 40m to get from Durham and Giant’s Causeway by car and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Durham to Giant’s Causeway is to fly, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £255 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £64 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Durham and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you fly from Durham (MME) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine then take the bus to Aird Giants Causeway The Nook. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Durham and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you fly from Durham (MME) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine then take the bus to Aird Giants Causeway The Nook. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you fly from Durham (MME) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine then take the bus to Aird Giants Causeway The Nook. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Durham to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Giant's Causeway. instead which will take 6h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 40m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).

How do I get from Durham to Giant’s Causeway

Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Giant’s Causeway

Transport options from Durham to Giant’s Causeway
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane, Train and Bus
4h 15m
£255($300)
hourly445km (277 miles)
Car and Ferry
6h 40m
£64($76)
every 4 hours447km (278 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Durham and Giant’s Causeway

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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.

LDY
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
47km (29 miles) from Giant’s Causeway
ILY
Glenegedale Airport (ILY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Giant’s Causeway
BFS
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Giant’s Causeway