How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Cotswolds, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Cotswolds is around 598km (372 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Cotswolds by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cotswolds → 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 Liverpool (LPL) then take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Gloucester.
- Duration6h 25m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£145($170)
Multiple operators
7 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Cotswolds.
- Duration9h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£76($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Cotswolds
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Cotswolds by car, ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £76 ($90) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £130 ($155).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Cotswolds is around 598km (372 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 436km (271 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Cotswolds by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Cotswolds is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx £130 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Cotswolds is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £76 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Cotswolds. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester then take the bus to Elkstone Combend Farm. instead which will take 5hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Cotswolds. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester then take the bus to Elkstone Combend Farm. instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Cotswolds. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then take the train to Antrim then fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Gloucester then take the bus to Elkstone Combend Farm. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Cotswolds is Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Cotswolds. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Cotswolds. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Cotswolds. instead which will take 9h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Cotswolds is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Cotswolds
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Antrim, plane + 7 similar | 6h 25m | £145($170) | 5 times a week | 600km (373 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 6h 30m | £160($190) | 5 times a week | 852km (530 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6h 30m | £245($290) | 5 times a week | 855km (531 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 6h 35m | £195($230) | 5 times a week | 642km (399 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 6h 55m | £220($260) | 5 times a week | 847km (526 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Plane | 5hrs | £130($155) | 5 times a week | 625km (388 miles) |
| Bus to Coleraine, train and plane | 5h 10m | £190($225) | 5 times a week | 598km (372 miles) |
| Bus to Coleraine, train and plane | 5h 60m | £185($220) | 5 times a week | 607km (377 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 35m | £76($90) | every 4 hours | 741km (460 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Cotswolds
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Train operators
Thameslink
Bus companies
Translink UK
Stagecoach West
Airports near Cotswolds
The following major airports near Cotswolds offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Humberside Airport (HUY)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Cotswolds
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 59km (36 miles) from Cotswolds
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Cotswolds