How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Bournemouth, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Bournemouth is around 685km (425 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth → 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 Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost£165($195)
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 Bournemouth.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£95($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Bournemouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Bournemouth by car, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £95 ($115) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Bournemouth is around 685km (425 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 591km (367 miles)
It takes around 11h 20m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Bournemouth by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Bournemouth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £165 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Bournemouth is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £95 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Bournemouth. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Bournemouth. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Bournemouth. instead which will take 11h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Bournemouth is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 20m and will usually cost around £95 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Bournemouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5hrs | £165($195) | every 2 hours | 685km (425 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 5h 40m | £160($185) | every 3 hours | 710km (441 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 5h 40m | £160($190) | every 3 hours | 862km (536 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 5h 55m | £165($195) | every 3 hours | 817km (508 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 5h 55m | £265($310) | every 3 hours | 829km (515 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 20m | £95($115) | every 4 hours | 919km (571 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Bournemouth
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Train operators
South Western Railway
Thameslink
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near Bournemouth
The following major airports near Bournemouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 44km (28 miles) from Bournemouth
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 94km (59 miles) from Bournemouth