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

The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Canterbury is around 753km (468 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Canterbury by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out CanterburyGiant’s Causeway if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Antrim, plane

Take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Canterbury West.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £145($175)
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6 similiar routes

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Canterbury.

  • Duration11h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £95($115)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Canterbury

There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Canterbury by plane, bus, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £95 ($115) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($175).

The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Canterbury is around 753km (468 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 669km (416 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Canterbury by plane, bus and train.

The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Canterbury is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £145 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Canterbury 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 Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Canterbury. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the bus to London Stratford also for Westfield then take the train to Canterbury West. instead which will take 4h 45m.

The closest major airport to Canterbury is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Canterbury. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 Canterbury. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the bus to London Stratford also for Westfield then take the train to Canterbury West. instead which will take 4h 45m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Canterbury is to fly, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £200 ($235).

How do I get from Giant’s Causeway to Canterbury

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Transport options from Giant’s Causeway to Canterbury
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Antrim, plane + 6 similar
4h 40m
£145($175)
every 3 hours753km (468 miles)
Train to Antrim, plane5h 5m
£150($180)
every 3 hours817km (508 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
£240($280)
every 2 hours760km (472 miles)
Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane5h 20m
£235($280)
every 2 hours767km (477 miles)
Train to Antrim, plane5h 35m
£225($270)
every 3 hours762km (473 miles)
Plane, Bus and Train4h 45m
£200($235)
4 times a day818km (508 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 55m
£120($140)
every 3 hours778km (484 miles)
Car and Ferry
11h 25m
£95($115)
every 4 hours920km (571 miles)

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Airports near Canterbury

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

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
76km (47 miles) from Canterbury
STN
London Stansted Airport (STN)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Canterbury
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Canterbury