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

The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Belfast is around 97km (60 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Belfast by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Coleraine and then to Belfast Europa Bus Centre.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
Operated by

Translink UK

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £16($19)
Operated by

Translink UK

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Drive

Drive to Belfast.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Distance97km (60 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Belfast

There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Belfast by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £11 ($13).

The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Belfast is around 97km (60 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 81km (50 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Belfast by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Belfast is to drive which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx £11 ($13).

The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Belfast, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Belfast. We recommend that you drive to Belfast. instead which will take 1h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Giant’s Causeway and Belfast. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Giant’s Causeway to Belfast. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aird Giants Causeway The Nook and Coleraine. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.

Translink UK run regular bus services between Giant’s Causeway and Belfast. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Belfast. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place. instead which will take 2h 15m.

The closest major airport to Belfast is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Belfast. Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Giant’s Causeway and Belfast. The distance is around 97km (60 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Belfast is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £16 ($19).

How do I get from Giant’s Causeway to Belfast

Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Belfast

Transport options from Giant’s Causeway to Belfast
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 40m
£17($20)
every 2 hours116km (72 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 15m
£16($19)
every 2 hours120km (74 miles)
Drive
1h 5m
£11($13)
on demand97km (60 miles)

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Airports near Belfast

The following major airports near Belfast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BHD
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
International Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Belfast
BFS
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Belfast
LDY
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Belfast