How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Carlisle, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Carlisle is around 342km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Carlisle 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 Carlisle → Giant’s Causeway if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Antrim, plane
Take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Carlisle.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost£100($120)
Multiple operators
3 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 Carlisle.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£46($55)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Carlisle
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Carlisle by car, ferry, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Carlisle is around 342km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (143 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Carlisle by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Carlisle is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £100 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Carlisle is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Carlisle. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Carlisle. We recommend that you take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Carlisle. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Carlisle is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Carlisle. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) 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 Carlisle. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Carlisle. instead which will take 5h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Carlisle is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Carlisle
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Antrim, plane + 3 similar | 4h 10m | £100($120) | every 3 hours | 446km (277 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 4h 25m | £125($145) | every 3 hours | 495km (308 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 4h 45m | £125($145) | hourly | 466km (290 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5hrs | £125($150) | every 2 hours | 511km (318 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 35m | £46($55) | every 4 hours | 342km (213 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Carlisle
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near Carlisle
The following major airports near Carlisle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Carlisle
Teesside International Airport (MME)
- Distance
- 105km (66 miles) from Carlisle
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Carlisle