How to travel from Giant’s Causeway to Dundee, United Kingdom
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Dundee is around 399km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Giant’s Causeway to Dundee by car, ferry, train, plane and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Dundee → 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 Dundee (DND).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£285($335)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Dundee.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£41($48)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giant’s Causeway and Dundee
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Giant’s Causeway to Dundee by car, ferry, train, plane and bus. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £41 ($48) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).
The distance between Giant’s Causeway and Dundee is around 399km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Giant’s Causeway and Dundee by car and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Dundee is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £245 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Giant’s Causeway and Dundee is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £41 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Dundee. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then fly from Derry (LDY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Giant’s Causeway and Dundee. We recommend that you take the bus to Coleraine then fly from Derry (LDY) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Dundee. instead which will take 4hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giant’s Causeway to Dundee. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place then fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Dundee (DND). instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Dundee is Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Dundee. Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) and Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) (ABZ) 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 Dundee. We recommend that you drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Dundee. instead which will take 6h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giant’s Causeway to Dundee is to drive and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around £41 ($48).
Compare travel optionsbetween Giant’s Causeway and Dundee
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4hrs | £285($335) | every 2 hours | 399km (248 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 4h 20m | £105($125) | every 3 hours | 413km (256 miles) |
| Train to Antrim, plane | 4h 45m | £100($120) | every 3 hours | 417km (259 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 4h 55m | £145($170) | every 2 hours | 429km (266 miles) |
| Train to Belfast Lanyon Place, plane | 5h 25m | £115($140) | every 2 hours | 438km (272 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 4hrs | £245($290) | 4 times a day | 408km (253 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 25m | £41($48) | every 4 hours | 431km (268 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Giant’s Causeway and Dundee
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airports near Dundee
The following major airports near Dundee offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Dundee
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 62km (39 miles) from Dundee
Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)
- Distance
- 95km (59 miles) from Dundee