How to travel from Fort William to Giant’s Causeway, United Kingdom
The distance between Fort William and Giant’s Causeway is around 422km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Fort William to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, bus, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Giant’s Causeway → Fort William if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Derry (LDY).
- Duration5h 25m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£255($300)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast then drive to Giant's Causeway.
- Duration6h 60m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£67($79)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort William and Giant’s Causeway
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Fort William to Giant’s Causeway by car, ferry, bus, plane and train. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £67 ($79) and will take around 6h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £255 ($300).
The distance between Fort William and Giant’s Causeway is around 422km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (122 miles)
It takes around 6h 60m to get from Fort William and Giant’s Causeway by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Fort William to Giant’s Causeway is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx £255 ($300).
The cheapest way to travel between Fort William and Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £67 ($79) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Fort William and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Fort William and Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Derry (LDY). instead which will take 5h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort William to Giant’s Causeway. We recommend that you take the bus to Glasgow Airport then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Belfast City (BHD) then take the train to Coleraine. instead which will take 6h 20m.
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 Fort William 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 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort William to Giant’s Causeway is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 60m and will usually cost around £67 ($79).
Compare travel optionsbetween Fort William and Giant’s Causeway
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 25m | £255($300) | every 20 mins | 422km (262 miles) |
| Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train | 5h 40m | £75($89) | every 20 mins | 436km (271 miles) |
| Bus to Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train | 6h 10m | £185($215) | 5 times a day | 591km (367 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 20m | £95($115) | every 20 mins | 457km (284 miles) |
| Bus to Glasgow Airport, plane and train | 8hrs | £84($100) | every 20 mins | 741km (460 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 60m | £67($79) | every 4 hours | 461km (286 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Fort William and Giant’s Causeway
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Aircoach
Ferry operators
Stena Line
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