How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Aberdeen is around 502km (312 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Aberdeen by car, ferry, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Aberdeen → Giant’s Causeway if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Aberdeen (ABZ).
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£185($220)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Aberdeen.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£52($62)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Aberdeen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Aberdeen by car, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($220).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Aberdeen is around 502km (312 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 346km (215 miles)
It takes around 7h 30m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Aberdeen by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Aberdeen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx £185 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Aberdeen is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 4h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Aberdeen. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Aberdeen (ABZ). instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Aberdeen is Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Aberdeen. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Inverness Airport (INV) (INV) 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 Giant’s Causeway to Aberdeen. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Aberdeen. instead which will take 7h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Aberdeen is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around £52 ($62).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Aberdeen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 15m | £185($220) | every 2 hours | 502km (312 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 5h 20m | £300($355) | every 2 hours | 512km (318 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 20m | £265($310) | 4 times a day | 534km (332 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 5h 40m | £125($145) | every 3 hours | 539km (335 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 6h 15m | £165($195) | every 2 hours | 555km (345 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 30m | £52($62) | every 4 hours | 534km (332 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Aberdeen
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Train operators
LNER
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near Aberdeen
The following major airports near Aberdeen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Aberdeen
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Aberdeen
Inverness Airport (INV)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Aberdeen